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

George Washington

1732 - 1932

— Our First President —

George Washington Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, January 26, 2008

1. George Washington Marker

Inscription. Stopped at an inn located on this site when passing through Hanover during his presidency. In commemoration of which event this tablet has been erected and dedicated by the Bicentennial Committee of Hanover Pennsylvania in Honour of his birth.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the George Washington Slept Here series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1732.

Location. 39° 48.034′ N, 76° 59.019′ W. Marker is in Hanover, Pennsylvania, in York County. It is at the intersection of Broadway and Carlisle St. on Broadway. Plaque is on the side of a building 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.

Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania, specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country,

in the Susquehanna Valley,

and in Greater Harrisburg.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

the 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: Kilpatrick Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Hanover (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 (within shouting distance of this marker); Major General George Armstrong Custer (within shouting

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distance of this marker); The Union Strikes Back (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Battle of Hanover (within shouting distance of this marker); High Noon in Hanover (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hanover.

Another marker is no longer nearby. General George Armstrong Custer (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . George Washington at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on July 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed by Shane Oliver, August 28, 2021

2. George Washington Marker

Photographed by Henry T. McLin, September 22, 2009

3. George Washington Marker

View looking Northwest. Plaque on the wall in the left center of the picture. Carlisle St. is to the right of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,895 times since then and 27 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.