Antrim Township near Greencastle in Franklin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gettysburg Campaign
Over this route Confederate General R.S. Ewell's 2d Army Corps led Lee's invading forces on June 22, 1863. Next day Gen. Jubal Early, under Ewell's command, entered the state to the east, near Waynesboro.
Erected 1947 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 1867.
Location. 39° 43.924′ N, 77° 43.493′ W. Marker is near Greencastle, Pennsylvania, in Franklin County. It is in Antrim Township. Marker is on Molly Pitcher Highway (U.S. 11) 0.1 miles north of Hykes Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15039 Molly Pitcher Hwy, Greencastle PA 17225, 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. Mason and Dixon Line (approx. 2.4 miles away in Maryland); Paradise Manor (approx. 2.8 miles away in Maryland); Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.9 miles away in Maryland); Maugansville War Memorial (approx. 2.9 miles away in Maryland); The Long Meadow (approx. 3.3 miles away in Maryland); Crossing the Mason and Dixon (approx. 3.6 miles away in Maryland); a different marker also named Gettysburg Campaign (approx. 3.6 miles away in Maryland); Harry D. Zeigler (approx. 3.6 miles away).
Also see . . . Richard S. Ewell. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 18, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,908 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 29, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on January 15, 2016, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on May 29, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.