Hancock the Superb
Major General Winfield Scott Hancock
The Stead-fast commander of the 2nd Army Corps for most of the Civil War. Afterward he held many important military commands and in 1880 was candidate for President of the United States.
Restored with funds donated by Eli Lilly Honorary Commander-In-Chief of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the U.S. The National Commandery of the Loyal Legion, the Historical Society of Montgomery County, the Sons of the Union Veterans and many other historical groups, and concerned Americans throughout the United States,
Erected 1976 by Philadelphia Camp #200, Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 40° 7.182′ N, 75° 21.81′ W. Marker is near Norristown, Pennsylvania, in Montgomery County. It is in West Norriton Township. Marker is on Jackson Street. The marker is to the left of the mausoleum of General Hancock located in Montgomery Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1248 Tyler St, Norristown PA 19401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Adam Jacoby Slemmer (within shouting distance of this marker); John Fornance (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel Edwin Schall
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 664 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 20, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 4, 5. submitted on July 2, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.