Hampden Township near Mechanicsburg in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gettysburg Campaign
Erected 1997 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 date for this entry is June 30, 1863.
Location. 40° 14.226′ N, 76° 58.337′ W. Marker is near Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. It is in Hampden Township. Marker is at the intersection of Carlisle Pike and South Sporting Hill Road, on the right when traveling east on Carlisle Pike. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5000 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg PA 17050, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sporting Hill (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Sporting Hill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Peace Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Gettysburg Campaign (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named Peace Church (approx. one mile away); George Croghan (approx. 1.2 miles away); Samuel Albright House (approx. 1˝ miles away); Shopp Cemetery (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mechanicsburg.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 801 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 1, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.