Near Myersville in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Gettysburg Campaign

Invasion & Retreat

Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, March 2, 2008

1. Gettysburg Campaign - Invasion & Retreat Marker

Inscription. 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 in 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.

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31.61′ N, 77° 36.251′ W. Marker is near Myersville, Maryland, in Frederick County. Marker is on Interstate 70. This marker is located at the I-70 east rest area. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Myersville MD 21773, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The National Road (here, next to this marker); 1862 Antietam Campaign (a few steps from this marker); The Battle of Antietam (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Camp David (about 500 feet away); Explore Maryland at the Crossroads of Conflict (about 500 feet away); Explore Maryland as the Crucible of the Nation (about 500 feet away); The Historic National Road (about 500 feet away); Underground Railroad (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Myersville.

More about this marker. This is one of the standard Gettysburg Campaign markers used throughout Maryland and Virginia, and is duplicated at other locations. The maker features a map of depicting unit movements during the campaign and other Civil War Trails locations. The map has portraits of Gens. Robert E. Lee and George G. Meade. A painting depicts a scene from the campaign with the caption, “Gen. J.E.B. Stuart and his staff approach Mercerburg.”

National Road, Gettysburg, and Antietam markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck

2. National Road, Gettysburg, and Antietam markers

General Robert E. Lee image. Click for full size.

Library of Congress

3. General Robert E. Lee

by Julian Vannerson

Maj. Gen. George G. Meade image. Click for full size.

Library of Congress

4. Maj. Gen. George G. Meade

Between 1860 and 1865, Brady National Photographic Art Gallery, Washington, D.C.

Gen. J.E.B. Stuart and his staff approach Mercersburg image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 8, 2017

5. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart and his staff approach Mercersburg

by Ron Lesser.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2018. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,107 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 2, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 3, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.