Historical Marker

Gettysburg Campaign

US 30 just E of PA 94 junction, at Cross Keys, E of New Oxford · E of New Oxford · Adams

Inscription

Part of Gen. Early's Confederate army, under Gen. J.B. Gordon, passed here June 27, 1863, to York. Early's main force followed a parallel route through Hampton and East Berlin. Both entered York the following day.

Location

AddressUS 30 just E of PA 94 junction, at Cross Keys, E of New Oxford

CityE of New Oxford

CountyAdams

StatePennsylvania

Coordinates39.869968, -77.030631

Sources

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

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