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Cumberland Riflemen

 
 
Cumberland Riflemen Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, January 24, 2006
1. Cumberland Riflemen Marker
Inscription. Capt. William Hendricks led from nearby Cumberland County points a company of riflemen to Quebec, Canada. There they fought Dec. 31, 1775, at the side of Gen. Richard Montgomery. Hendricks was killed in action.
 
Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 31, 1924.
 
Location. 40° 14.437′ N, 76° 55.518′ W. Marker is in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. Marker is on Market Street near 24th St., on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Camp Hill PA 17011, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Maurice K. Goddard (a few steps from this marker); The Skirmish of Oyster’s Point (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); White Hall School (about 300 feet away); Camp Hill Church of God (approx. ¼ mile away); Gettysburg Campaign (approx. 0.4 miles away); Robert Whitehill (1735 - 1813) (approx. half a mile away); Camp Hill (approx. 0.8 miles away); Lemoyne (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camp Hill.
 
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Cumberland Riflemen Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, January 24, 2006
2. Cumberland Riflemen Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,654 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on January 28, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.

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