Carlisle in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Major André

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, April 2, 2010

1. Major André Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

For a short time in 1776, Major André and Lt. Despard, British prisoners of war, were detained in a tavern that stood on this site. Some years later, after an exchange and recapture, André was executed as a spy.

Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.

Location. 40° 11.951′ N, 77° 11.364′ W. Marker is in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. Marker is on S. Hanover Street, on the right when traveling north. Between South and Pomfret Sts. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Carlisle PA 17013, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Andre & Despard House (here, next to this marker); The Salvation Army (a few steps from this marker); Blaine House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Green Tree Inn (about 500

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feet away); Col. Robert Magaw (about 600 feet away); Thompson's Rifle Battalion (about 600 feet away); Old Graveyard (about 600 feet away); Molly Pitcher (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carlisle.

Also see . . .
1. John André - Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 2, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
2. John André at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on June 11, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, April 2, 2010

2. Major André Marker

The Capture of Major André image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Asher Brown Durand, artist, circa 1846

3. The Capture of Major André

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division

Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,371 times since then and 196 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 2, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 3. submitted on November 29, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.