Carlisle in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
George Washington
Photographed By Shane Oliver, October 30, 2021
1. George Washington Marker
Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, and the Whiskey Rebellion series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1794.
Location. 40° 12.112′ N, 77° 11.607′ W. Marker is in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. Marker is at the intersection of W. High Street and West Street on W. High Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Carlisle PA 17013, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The John Dickinson Campus of Dickinson College (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Benjamin Rush (within shouting distance of this marker); The President’s House (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Butler (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Fighting Butlers (about 400 feet away); a different marker also
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Also see . . . The Whiskey Rebellion. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on June 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, April 2, 2010
2. George Washington Marker
Photographed By unknown, attributed to Frederick Kemmelmeyer, c.1795
3. "The Whiskey Rebellion"
George Washington reviews the troops near Fort Cumberland, Maryland, before their march to suppress the Whiskey Rebellion in western Pennsylvania, the first and only time a sitting American president led troops in the field.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,245 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 19, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 2. submitted on May 2, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 3. submitted on June 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
