Abner Doubleday Major General - United States Army - Williamsport MD
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Don.Morfe
N 39° 35.934 W 077° 49.518
18S E 257409 N 4387054
While a Captain in the Union Army, during the Civil War, he crossed the Potomac River, at Williamsport, in 1861.
Waymark Code: WM12A9M
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 04/12/2020
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Abner Doubleday Major General - United States Army-While a Captain in the Union Army, during the Civil War, he crossed the Potomac River, at Williamsport, in 1861 and built a breastwork, mounting three siege guns, on this hill, now known as Doubleday Hill.
He is credited with inventing the game of baseball in 1835.
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Type of memorial: Plaque
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