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

George Washington

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 13, 2026

1. George Washington Marker

Inscription.
On this spot
October 11, 1794
George Washington
as Commander in Chief
of the Army of the United States
reviewed the troops
ordered to march to suppress
the Whiskey Rebellion in
Western Pennsylvania

Erected by Dickinson College.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the Whiskey Rebellion series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is October 11, 1794.

Location. 40° 12.119′ N, 77° 11.621′ W. Marker is in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. It is at the intersection of West Street and High Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling north on West Street. Marker is adjacent to Denny Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 199 W High St, Carlisle PA 17013, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania and in Greater Harrisburg.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the

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Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Denny Memorial Building (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Benjamin Rush (within shouting distance of this marker); The John Dickinson Campus of Dickinson College (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); The President’s House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Dr. Benjamin Rush (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); West College: A National Historic Landmark (about 400 feet away); Thomas Butler (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carlisle.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 13, 2026

2. George Washington Marker

Behind fence

Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.