Mount Joy Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gettysburg Campaign
Erected 1947 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 Gettysburg Campaign, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is June 28, 1861.
Location. 39° 43.772′ N, 77° 12.632′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Mount Joy Township. Marker is on Taneytown Road (State Highway 134) 0.4 miles north of Mason-Dixon Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gettysburg PA 17325, 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. A.L. Horner Homestead (approx. 2.1 miles away); Manor of Maske (approx. 2.1 miles away); Barlow Creamery (approx. 2.2 miles away); Barlow and General Eisenhower (approx. 2˝ miles away); a different marker also named Gettysburg Campaign (approx. 2˝ miles away); Field Hospitals - Sixth Corps (approx. 3.6 miles away); Bridgeport (approx. 3.6 miles away in Maryland); Michael Trostle Farm (approx. 3.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,772 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 29, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.