Hanover in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Winebrenner House
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 28, 2008
1. The Winebrenner House Marker
"We had better go down stairs; we are in danger here," Mrs. Henry Winebrenner said to her daughter, Martha, after seeing the flash and hearing the roar from Confederate artillery. - The Evening Herald, January 25, 1904
Confederate artillery Opens Fire
In 1863 this house on Frederick Street was located near the edge of town. The area around you was mostly open field at that time. By about 10:00 a.m. June 30, 1863, the 18th Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment halted on Frederick Street. Much of the regiment positioned behind you. Other units extended the line through the Center Square of Hanover and beyond.
When the first shots were fired, about one-half mile to the right, the rear guard of General Kilpatrick's Union Cavalry Division galloped into this area. In pursuit, the charging 13th Virginia and part of the 2nd North Carolina Cavalry Regiments then struck the rear of the Pennsylvania column. The other portion of the 2nd North Carolina rode through the Forney fields, once located in front of you, and assaulted the right flank of the 18th Pennsylvania Calvary Regiment.
Now that the regiment was split in two, much of the Pennsylvania column was routed. Some cavalrymen retreated up Frederick Street towards the Center Square while others scattered down side streets and into the adjacent
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania, Battle of Hanover Walking Tour series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 25, 1904.
Location. 39° 47.892′ N, 76° 59.189′ W. Marker is in Hanover, Pennsylvania, in York County. Marker is at the intersection of Frederick Street (Pennsylvania Route 194) and Stoner Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Frederick Street. 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. Search and Destroy, Hide and Seek (within shouting distance of this marker); Fisher Place (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hospitality Before Hostility (about 700 feet away); George Nace (Neas) House (about 800 feet away); The Hanover Spectator Covers the Battle (approx. 0.2 miles away); Trailblazing Writers Leader, Long, and Prowell (approx. 0.2 miles away); Birthplace of John Luther Long (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Center of the Storm (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hanover.
More about this marker. In the upper left is a photo of The door located on the balcony near where both the mother and her daughter had been standing.
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Photographed By Shane Oliver, October 30, 2021
2. The Winebrenner House Marker
In the lower right is a photo of a Chest of drawers in a second floor room of the Henry Winebrenner House, damaged by a Confederate shell.
Also see . . . The Winebrenner House. Gettysburg Daily article discussing the house and offering additional photos. (Submitted on November 12, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
3. Marker Next to the House
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 28, 2008
4. The Winebrenner House
Photographed By Shane Oliver, October 30, 2021
5. The Winebrenner House
The house is currently a private residence.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,693 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 29, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on December 19, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on July 3, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on June 29, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 5. submitted on December 19, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia.
