Hanover in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Battle of Hanover
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, January 26, 2008
1. Battle of Hanover Marker
between Brig. Gen. Judson Kilpatrick's
3rd Cavalry Division Army of the Potomac
and
Major Gen. J.E.B. Stuart's Cavalry Division
Army of Northern Virginia
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Battlefield Trails - Civil War series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 30, 1863.
Location. 39° 48.049′ N, 76° 58.989′ W. Marker is in Hanover, Pennsylvania, in York County. Marker is at the intersection of Broadway (Pennsylvania Route 194) and Carlisle Street (Pennsylvania Route 94), on the right on Broadway. Marker is on the NE corner of the town square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hanover PA 17331, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Union Strikes Back (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Battle of Hanover (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Battle of Hanover (a few steps from this marker); Market House (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington
this page online
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Battle of Hanover Virtual Tour by Markers.
Additional commentary.
1. Battle of Hanover Monument
The Battle of Hanover Monument is an equestrian statue in bronze of a
mounted cavalryman on picket duty on a pedestal of granite. The creator was Cyrus E. Dallin, a noted sculptor, of Boston. On September 28, 1905,
Governor Samuel Pennypacker unveiled and dedicated the monument in the presence of 10,000 people.
— Submitted May 24, 2011, by Henry T. McLin of Hanover, Pennsylvania.
Photographed By Shane Oliver, August 28, 2021
2. Battle of Hanover Marker
Photographed By Shane Oliver, August 28, 2021
3. Battle of Hanover Marker
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, January 26, 2008
4. Battle of Hanover Monument
Erected by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 1904
Photographed By William Pfingsten, January 26, 2008
5. Battle of Hanover Monument
Opposite side including the dog.
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
6. Close up of the Dog
"Iron Mike" was a statue originally owned by George Welsh, a Hanover resident. The statue was relocated from Mt. Olivet Cemetery and placed next to the "Picket" statue. However, there is no linkage between the dog statue and the Battle of Hanover.
Photographed By William Pfingsten, January 26, 2008
7. Restoration Plaque
Restoration of the Picket 1987 through the generosity of the C.E. & M.E. Bechtel Estates
Restoration by
Gettysburg Restoration and Preservation Associates
Restoration by
Gettysburg Restoration and Preservation Associates
Photographed By Henry T. McLin, May 23, 2011
8. Close-up of the Picket sculpture in 2011.
Photographed By Henry T. McLin
9. Battle of Hanover Monument in 1905
The Monument was located in the center of the square in 1905 until 1968 when the round about was removed. The monument was moved to the Northeast quadrant of the square.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,773 times since then and 107 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 27, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on September 8, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 4, 5. submitted on January 27, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 6. submitted on July 3, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 7. submitted on January 27, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 8, 9. submitted on May 24, 2011, by Henry T. McLin of Hanover, Pennsylvania.
