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

Gen. J.E.B. Stuart's Southern Cavalry

Photographed By Craig Swain, August 17, 2008

1. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart's Southern Cavalry Marker

Inscription. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart's southern cavalry numbering about 6000 men arrived in Dillsburg July 1, 1863 by Dover and Rossville. Local stores and the U.S. Post Office were vandalized before proceeding to Carlisle where orders were received for them to rejoin Gen. Lee's army at Gettysburg

Erected 1990 by Northern York County Historical and Preservation Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1863.

Location. 40° 6.889′ N, 77° 2.186′ W. Marker is in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, in York County. Marker is on North Baltimore Street (State Highway 74) 0.1 miles north of Welty Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dillsburg PA 17019, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Dills – Eichelberger Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Dills Tavern (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rev. A.B. Quay House (approx. ¼ mile away); Quay Park (approx. ¼ mile away); Dillsburg (approx. ¼ mile away); John Wesley Dahr (approx. ¼ mile away); War Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Williams Grove (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dillsburg.

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1. Dillsburg Grocer Arrested. Blog entry from Historian Scott Mingus - a short bit on Dillsburg grocer Henry Sidel, who filed a $300 claim for losses during the Confederate visit. Of interest, Mr. Sidel had earlier been imprisoned for "discouraging military enlistments." (Submitted on April 8, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

2. In the Footsteps of J.E.B. Stuart. Second blog entry from historian Scott Mingus. This article discusses the brief incursion of Stuart's Cavalry. (Submitted on April 23, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

3. Merchants Robbed. Third blog entry from historian Scott Mingus. (Submitted on April 23, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Photographed By Craig Swain, August 17, 2008

2. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart's Southern Cavalry Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,235 times since then and 35 times this year. Last updated on March 23, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 21, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.