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

John F. Reynolds

(1820-1863)

Photographed By Shane Oliver, October 23, 2021

1. John F. Reynolds Marker

Inscription. Major General in the Union Army during the Civil War. He played a key role in committing the Army of the Potomac to the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1, 1863. He was killed early on the first day. Buried in Lancaster Cemetery, he was born and resided here.

Erected 2008 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 July 1, 1863.

Location. 40° 2.263′ N, 76° 18.436′ W. Marker is in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. Marker is on West King Street (Pennsylvania Route 462), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 42 W King St, Lancaster PA 17603, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Reynolds House (here, next to this marker); African-American Women Escape County Jail, 1835 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Steinman Hardware Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Fire Company No 1 (within shouting distance of this marker); Bailey's Printshop (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Site in Journalism

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Fulton Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); John Frederick Steinman, Ph. B., LL. D. (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lancaster.

Also see . . . MarkerQuest - John F. Reynolds. (Submitted on January 18, 2023, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Don Morfe, June 14, 2015

2. John F. Reynolds Marker

Photographed By Don Morfe, June 14, 2015

3. John F. Reynolds Marker

John F. Reynolds Marker (<i>wide view across West King Street; marker at center</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 13, 2018

4. John F. Reynolds Marker (wide view across West King Street; marker at center)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 611 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 19, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 2, 3. submitted on June 16, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 4. submitted on August 13, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.