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

Stuart's Headquarters

Photographed By Robert H. Moore, II, April 25, 2009

1. Stuart's Headquarters Marker

Inscription. On Oct. 10, 1862, 1800 picked Confederate cavalry commanded by Maj. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart and Brig. Gen. Wade Hampton with four cannon under Maj. John Pelham occupied Mercersburg on their way to destroy the railroad bridge at Chambersburg used to supply McClellan’s army of the Potomac. While his troops seized horses and supplies, Stuart established his HQ here on the side porch of “Bridgeside”, home of George C. Steiger, a livestock dealer on business in nearby Markes.

As Stuart’s forces left town, they met Steiger on his way home and seized his wagon and horses. Because he protested, they made him their prisoner to join the ten other men they had arrested earlier in Mercersburg. Some hours later Steiger escaped and returned to “Bridgeside” late that night.

Erected by George Nalley and Lannie Gordon.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.

Location. 39° 49.846′ N, 77° 54.263′ W. Marker is in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, in Franklin County. Marker is on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mercersburg PA 17236, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Steiger House at Mercersburg (a few steps from this marker); William Findlay (within shouting

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distance of this marker); a different marker also named William Findlay (within shouting distance of this marker); Lot No. 26 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lot 32 (about 700 feet away); Captain Robert Parker House (about 700 feet away); President Buchanan’s Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lane House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mercersburg.

J.E.B. Stuart's Raid Interpretive Panel in the Heritage Center in Chambersburg image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Robert H. Moore, II, April 25, 2009

2. J.E.B. Stuart's Raid Interpretive Panel in the Heritage Center in Chambersburg

Photographed By Robert H. Moore, II, April 25, 2009

3. Stuart's Headquarters Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2009, by Robert H. Moore, II of Winchester, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,261 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 2, 2009, by Robert H. Moore, II of Winchester, Virginia. 2. submitted on May 4, 2009, by Robert H. Moore, II of Winchester, Virginia. 3. submitted on May 2, 2009, by Robert H. Moore, II of Winchester, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.