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

Gettysburg Campaign

Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, January 16, 2010

1. Gettysburg Campaign Marker

Inscription. On June 28, 1863, part of General Jubal Early's Confederate Division neared York by this route. Here Early sent Colonel French to York Haven to burn bridges. Ordered to rejoin Lee's army, most of Early's men returned over this road on June 30.

Erected 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 month for this entry is June 1832.

Location. 39° 59.019′ N, 76° 49.423′ W. Marker is near Dover, Pennsylvania, in York County. It is in Dover Township. Marker is at the intersection of Davidsonburg Road and Carlisle Rd. on Davidsonburg Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3180 Carlisle Rd, Dover PA 17315, 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. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart (approx. 1.8 miles away); In Memory of (approx. 1.9 miles away); Melchinger House (approx. 1.9 miles away); The Apiary at UPMC (approx. 2.8 miles away); In Memory of All Vietnam Veterans (approx. 2.9 miles away); a different marker also named Gettysburg Campaign

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(approx. 3.4 miles away); World War I Memorial (approx. 3.7 miles away); West York Memorial Field (approx. 3.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dover.

Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, January 16, 2010

2. Gettysburg Campaign Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,240 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.