Gettysburg Campaign
Posted by: deano1943
N 39° 50.897 W 077° 10.948
18S E 313285 N 4413197
Historical Marker is located E. of Route 15.
Waymark Code: WM302
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/23/2005
Views: 21
A major cavalry engagement took place July 3, 1863, about one mile southeast of here. A succession of mounted charges by Gen. David McM. Gregg's Union force prevented Gen. J.E.B. Stuart's cavalry from reaching the Union rear and drove the confederates from the field.
Marker Name: Gettysburg Campaign
County: Adams
Date Dedicated: 11/13/1998
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: East Rt. 30 at East Cavary Field Rd., Gettysburg
Category: Military, Civil War
Website: Not listed
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