Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Army of the Potomac
July 1 1863
Photographed By Craig Swain, December 27, 2008
1. Army of the Potomac - July 1, 1863 Itinerary Tablet
Inscription.
Army of the Potomac. July 1 1863. Headquarters of the Army at Taneytown. First Corps marched from Marsh Creek to Gettysburg. Eleventh Corps from Emmitsburg to Gettysburg. Second Corps from Uniontown via Taneytown to near Gettysburg. Third Corps from Bridgeport via Emmitsburg to the field of Gettysburg. Fifth Corps from Union Mills via Hanover and McSherrystown to Bonaughtown. Sixth Corps from Manchester en route to Gettysburg. Twelfth Corps from Littlestown via Two Taverns to the field of Gettysburg. Second Cavalry Division marched from Manchester to Hanover Junction whence the First and Third Brigades proceeded to Hanover while the Second Brigade returned to Manchester. Third Cavalry Division marhced from Hanover via Abbotsville to Berlin and the Artillery Reserve First Regular and Fourth Volunteer Brigades from Taneytown to near Gettysburg. The Vermont Brigade from the Defenses of Washington joined the First Corps on the field of Gettysburg. , Batle of Gettysburg (First Day) , Skirmish at Carlisle Pennsylvania.
Headquarters of the Army at Taneytown. First Corps marched from Marsh Creek to Gettysburg. Eleventh Corps from Emmitsburg to Gettysburg. Second Corps from Uniontown via Taneytown to near Gettysburg. Third Corps from Bridgeport via Emmitsburg to the field of Gettysburg. Fifth Corps from Union Mills via Hanover and McSherrystown to Bonaughtown. Sixth Corps from Manchester en route to Gettysburg. Twelfth Corps from Littlestown via Two Taverns to the field of Gettysburg. Second Cavalry Division marched from Manchester to Hanover Junction whence the First and Third Brigades proceeded to Hanover while the Second Brigade returned to Manchester. Third Cavalry Division marhced from Hanover via Abbotsville to Berlin and the Artillery Reserve First Regular and Fourth Volunteer Brigades from Taneytown to near Gettysburg. The Vermont Brigade from the Defenses of Washington joined the First Corps on the field of Gettysburg.
Batle of Gettysburg (First Day) Skirmish at Carlisle Pennsylvania.
Erected by Gettysburg National Military Park Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 39° 49.293′ N, 77° 13.779′ W. Marker is in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County
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. Marker is on Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling north. Located near the east entrance to the National Cemetery, in Gettysburg National Military Park. 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 walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Army of the Potomac (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Army of the Potomac (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Army of the Potomac (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Army of the Potomac (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Army of the Potomac (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Army of the Potomac (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Army of the Potomac (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Army of the Potomac (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Photographed By Craig Swain
2. Itinerary Tablets in Near the National Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,301 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 22, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
