Hanover in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Battle of Hanover
Erected 1954 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 Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 30, 1863.
Location. 39° 48.043′ N, 76° 58.979′ W. Marker is in Hanover, Pennsylvania, in York County. Marker is at the intersection of Broadway (Pennsylvania Route 194) and Carlisle Street (Pennsylvania Route 94) on Broadway. Marker is on the NE corner of the town square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hanover PA 17331, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Battle of Hanover (a few steps from this marker); The Union Strikes Back (a few steps from this marker); Market House (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Battle of Hanover (a few steps from this marker); Hanover's Wounded (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); General George Armstrong Custer (within shouting distance of this marker); Major General George Armstrong Custer (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hanover.
Also see . . . Battle of Hanover - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on July 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,654 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 27, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on July 3, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
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