Williamsport in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Gettysburg Campaign

Invasion & Retreat

Photographed by F. Robby, June 29, 2016

1. Gettysburg Campaign Marker

Inscription. After stunning victories at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville, Virginia, early in May 1863, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee carried the war through Maryland, across the Mason and Dixon Line and into Pennsylvania. His infantry marched north through the Shenandoah Valley and western Maryland as his cavalry, led by Gen. J.E.B. Stuart, harassed Union supply lines to the east. Union Gen. Joseph Hooker, replaced on June 28 by Gen. George G. Meade, led the Army of the Potomac from the Washington defenses in pursuit. The federals collided with Lee's Army of Northern Virginia at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, on July 1, starting a battle neither side had intended to fight there. Three days later, the defeated Confederates began retreating through Maryland, retracing their steps to the Potomac River and crossing into Virginia on July 14.

To follow in their footsteps and to discover their stories, stop by any Welcome Center or local Visitor Center to pick up a Gettysburg: Invasion & Retreat Civil War Trail map-guide. Please drive carefully as you enjoy the history and beauty of Maryland Civil War Trails.

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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Civil War Trails series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1863.

Location. 39° 36.047′ N, 77° 49.658′ W. Marker is in Williamsport, Maryland, in Washington County. It can be reached from Potomac Street (U.S. 11) when traveling west. Marker is along the C&O Canal Towpath, between the Cushwa Basin and the Conococheague Aqueduct. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Williamsport MD 21795, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Baltimore Metro Region

and in Western Maryland.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Williamsport (here, next to this marker); C & O Canal Aqueduct (here, next to this marker);

Photographed by F. Robby, June 29, 2016

2. Gettysburg Campaign Marker

View north, toward the Conococheague Aqueduct. The Gettysburg Campaign marker is the one in the middle of these three in the photo.

Cushwa Basin/Williamsport (here, next to this marker); Life on the Canal (a few steps from this marker); C&O Canal (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Life on the Canal (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named C&O Canal (about 500 feet away); Welcome to Williamsport (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsport.

Other markers no longer nearby. Creating a National Park (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); a different marker also named Williamsport (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); The Conococheague Aqueduct Restoration (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Connecting People and Places (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Conococheague Creek Aqueduct (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by F. Robby, June 29, 2016

3. Gettysburg Campaign Marker

View south. The Cushwa Basin is off to the left, outside of view in this photo.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2016, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 676 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 15, 2016, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.