The Battle of Gettysburg began here the morning of July 1, 1863, when Union cavalry scouts under Gen. Buford met Gen. Hill's army advancing from the west. Arrival of Gen. Ewell's army that afternoon drove Union troops to south of the town.

Marker is at the intersection of Chambersburg Pike (U.S. 30) and Meredith Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Chambersburg Pike.

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