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You may be referring to Gen. Lee's two attempts at taking Harrisburg, PA during the American Civil War. His first attempt was thwarted by McClellan when the Union discovered Lee's lost plans and interceptem him at the Battle of Antietam, MD in 1862. His second attempt came during the Gettysburg campaign of 1863. A small skirmish was fought between Lee's calvary and Union militia in the days before Gettysburg just south of Harrisburg and the Susquehanna River.
Harrisburg was significant for the Union as a supply hub and training center. Had Lee succeeded in defeating the Union army and taking Harrisburg in either year, it would have given him free reign over southern PA and a launching point for assaults on DC, Philly, or even NYC.
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What is the phone number of the Harrisburg Library in Harrisburg?
The phone number of the Harrisburg Library is: 704-920-2080.
What US state has Harrisburg as its capital?
Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania.
When was Harrisburg founded?
Harrisburg was founded in 1787 by John Harris.
What are some facts about Harrisburg?
Harrisburg was founded in 1787 by John Harris.
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The East Shore Area Library in Harrisburg is located at 4501 Ethel Street, Harrisburg, PA 17109.
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The "North Star" or "Polaris" is within about 1/2 degree of the North Celestial Pole. The result is that for anybody in the northern Hemisphere, it appears at an angle above the northern horizon that's within 1/2 degree of their latitude. Here is the angle as seen from Harrisburg: Harrisburg, Alabama . . . 32.8° Harrisburg, Arkansas . . . 35.5° Harrisburg, California . . . 36.3° Harrisburg, Florida . . . . . 26.9° Harrisburg, Georgia . . . . 34.6° Harrisburg, Iowa . . . . . . . 40.8° Harrisburg, Idaho . . . . . . 46.3° Harrisburg, Illinois . . . . . . 37.7° Harrisburg, Indiana . . . . . 39.7° Harrisburg, Michigan . . . . 43.2° Harrisburg, Missouri . . . . . 39.1° Harrisburg, North Carolina . 35.3° Harrisburg, Nebraska . . . . 41.6° Harrisburg, New York . . . . 43.4° Harrisburg, Ohio . . . . . . . . 38.9° (the one in Franklin County) Harrisburg, Oklahoma . . . . 34.4° Harrisburg, Oregon . . . . . . 44.3° Harrisburg, Pennsylvania . . 40.3° Harrisburg, South Dakota . . 43.4° Harrisburg, Tennessee . . . . 35.8° Harrisburg, Texas . . . . . . . . 31.0° Harrisburg, Utah . . . . . . . . . 37.2° Harrisburg, Virginia . . . . . . . . 37.0
Where is the Harrisburg Public Library in Harrisburg located?
The address of the Harrisburg Public Library is: 354 Smith St, Harrisburg, 97446 9744
Where is the Harrisburg Community Library in Harrisburg located?
The address of the Harrisburg Community Library is: 200 Willow St. Ste. A, Harrisburg, 57032 0001
What is Harrisburg the capital of?
Harrisburg is the capital city of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg is in which state?
Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania.
Where is the Historic Harrisburg Association in Harrisburg Pennsylvania located?
The address of the Historic Harrisburg Association is: Po Box 1843, Harrisburg, PA 17105-1843
Where is the Art Association Of Harrisburg in Harrisburg Pennsylvania located?
The address of the Art Association Of Harrisburg is: 21 N Front St, Harrisburg, PA 17101-1606
Where is the Harrisburg Public Library District in Harrisburg located?
The address of the Harrisburg Public Library District is: 2 West Walnut Street, Harrisburg, 62946 1261
Is Harrisburg the capital of pennsylvania?
No, Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania.
What is the phone number of the Harrisburg Library in Harrisburg?
The phone number of the Harrisburg Library is: 704-920-2080.
What states' capitals are Harrisburg?
Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania.
Where is the Harrisburg Area Riverboat Society in Harrisburg Pennsylvania located?
The address of the Harrisburg Area Riverboat Society is: Po Box 910, Harrisburg, PA 17108-0910
