Hanover in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Kilpatrick Headquarters

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, January 26, 2008

1. Kilpatrick Headquarters Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

On June 30, 1863, Gen. Kilpatrick, commanding the Third Division of the Union Cavalry, took headquarters in this building after part of his forces had been attacked by Confederate Cavalry SE of town.

Erected 1954 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1810.

Location. 39° 48.019′ N, 76° 59.029′ 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 Broadway. Marker is on the NW 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. General George Armstrong Custer (a few steps from this marker); George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Army of the Potomac (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Army of the Potomac

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Major General George Armstrong Custer (within shouting distance of this marker); High Noon in Hanover (within shouting distance of this marker); Hanover's Underground Railroad Conductors (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hanover Theater (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hanover.

Also see . . .
1. Hugh Judson Kilpatrick bio. (Submitted on January 28, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
2. 1863 Photograph of Kilpatrick Headquarters. (Submitted on September 22, 2009, by Henry T. McLin of Hanover, Pennsylvania.)
3. General Kilpatrick. Extensive information about General Kilpatrick and the marker, Dedication date: September 14, 1954. (Submitted on September 23, 2009, by Henry T. McLin of Hanover, Pennsylvania.)

4. Kilpatrick Headquarters - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on July 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Shane Oliver, August 28, 2021

2. Kilpatrick Headquarters Marker

Kilpatrick Headquarters' Building 2009 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Henry T. McLin, September 22, 2009

3. Kilpatrick Headquarters' Building 2009

The marker is to the left of the no parking sign. The window of the Kilpatrick headquarters' room is obscured by the tree on the left.

Photographed By Henry T. McLin, December 20, 2009

4. Kilpatrick Headquarters Marker

Christmas scene.

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 1,273 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 27, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on September 8, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on September 23, 2009, by Henry T. McLin of Hanover, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on December 21, 2009, by Henry T. McLin of Hanover, Pennsylvania.