Col. Strong Vincent

Civil War hero Strong Vincent was born at the northwest corner of First and Cherry Streets. A major turning point in the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg resulted from his independent and decisive action on July 2 in detaching his brigade, including the 83rd Pennsylvania Regiment, to occupy and defend Little Round Top. Mortally wounded while rallying his men, he died July 7, four days after he had been promoted to brigadier general for gallantry.

Waterford, Pennsylvania · United States