North Codorus Township near Seven Valleys in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Hanover Junction

Photographed By William Pfingsten, March 1, 2008

1. Hanover Junction Marker

Inscription. Here, Nov. 18, 1863, a special train carrying Abraham Lincoln and party to Gettysburg for dedication of National Cemetery changed railroads. Earlier in that year, wounded soldiers were transported from Gettysburg battlefield to this Junction, thence to distant hospitals. It was a chief point on the Military Telegraph line, 1863.

Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Communications • Railroads & Streetcars • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is October 18, 1863.

Location. 39° 50.635′ N, 76° 46.649′ W. Marker is near Seven Valleys, Pennsylvania, in York County. It is in North Codorus Township. Marker is on Glen Road Road (Pennsylvania Route 616) 0.3 miles south of Junction Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2433 Seven Valleys Rd, Seven Valleys PA 17360, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Hanover Junction Vital Crossroads (a few steps from this marker); 3-inch Rifles (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Birthplace of Commercial Ice Cream Production (approx. ¾ mile away); St. Paul's (Ziegler's) Lutheran Church (approx. 1.3 miles away); York Iron Company Mine (approx. 1.9 miles away); Glatfelter Station (approx. 2.6 miles away); Honor Roll (approx. 3.9 miles away); Jefferson Public Square (approx. 3.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seven Valleys.

Also see . . . Hanover Junction - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on July 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Hanover Junction Marker & Abraham Lincoln Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 5, 2009

2. Hanover Junction Marker & Abraham Lincoln Monument

This image of the historical marker shows the memorial bust of Abraham Lincoln, and flower garden, in the background.

Photographed By Craig Swain, March 27, 2010

3. Hanover Junction Marker

Hanover Junction Station image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Pfingsten, March 1, 2008

4. Hanover Junction Station

Hanover Junction image. Click for full size.

Courtsey United States Archives - 1863 Hanover Junction

5. Hanover Junction

Building to right is the station. Though not documented, it is believed that Lincoln is on the station platform in his noted top hat. (Click picture for full view.)

Abraham Lincoln Memorial, Hanover Junction Station image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 5, 2009

6. Abraham Lincoln Memorial, Hanover Junction Station

Hanover Junction, Pennsylvania. On the York County Heritage Rail Trail. Abraham Lincoln changed trains here en route to Gettysburg, Nov 18, 1863. On the next day he gave perhaps the most famous speech in United States History.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,643 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 1, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on November 10, 2009, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 3. submitted on April 8, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on March 1, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 5. submitted on June 19, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 6. submitted on November 10, 2009, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.