Gen. Wayne Headquarters
York, York County, Pennsylvania
Marker Inscription
Building erected in Colonial Period was headquarters of Gen. Anthony Wayne while his command was in York, Feb.-May, 1781, awaiting orders to join Lafayette in the Yorktown Campaign.
Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
The Story
This colonial-era building served as the headquarters of General "Mad" Anthony Wayne from February to May of 1781, as his troops waited in York for orders. Those orders would soon send him south to join Lafayette in the Virginia campaign that culminated in the decisive siege of Yorktown. Wayne, a fiery Pennsylvania soldier, was among the most aggressive field commanders of the Continental Army.
Why it matters
From this modest headquarters, forces gathered for the campaign that ended in the war-winning victory at Yorktown, tying a small Pennsylvania town to the Revolution's triumphant conclusion.
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Related people
- · Anthony Wayne
- · Marquis de Lafayette
Related events
- · Yorktown Campaign
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