McHenry in Garrett County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gettysburg Campaign
Invasion & Retreat
Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 25, 2007
1. Gettysburg Campaign Marker
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 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.
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. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Western Maryland (here, next to this marker); The National Road (a few steps from this marker); Col. James McHenry of Baltimore (approx. 1.2 miles away); The Grave of Meshack Browning (approx. 1.8 miles away); Deep Creek Lake (approx. 2.9 miles away); Fighting Forest Fires (approx. 4.6 miles away); Fighting Forest Fires Is a Hard Job (approx. 4.6 miles away); Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center (approx. 4.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McHenry.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 25, 2007
2. Entrance to Garrett County Visitors Center
Two markers at the Visitors Center in the Deep Creek Lake Recreation Area of the county, this one is on the left.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 25, 2007
3. The Garrett County Visitors Center
Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,740 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 26, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
