Thompson's Rifle Battalion: Capt. George Nagel's Company

Thompson's Rifle Battalion: Capt. George Nagel's Company (HM1CQT)

Location: Reading, PA 19601 Berks County
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Country: United States of America
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N 40° 20.984', W 75° 55.935'

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With men enlisted from Berks County, Nagel's Company was a part of the first battalion in the colonies authorized by Congress, in June 1775. After gathering at Reading the following month, this company and other companies of the battalion marched approximately 350 miles in order to join the American siege of Boston.
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HM NumberHM1CQT
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Year Placed1989
Placed ByPennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
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Date Added Sunday, August 31st, 2014 at 9:50pm PDT -07:00
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Photo Credits: [1] CAROLYN MARTIENSSEN  
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18T E 420830 N 4466992
Decimal Degrees40.34973333, -75.93225000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 40° 20.984', W 75° 55.935'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds40° 20' 59.04" N, 75° 55' 56.10" W
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Area Code(s)610, 484
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 942-998 Centre Ave, Reading PA 19601, US
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