Col Strong Vincent
(1837-1863)

Died aged c. 26

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Col. Strong Vincent (1837-1863). Civil War hero was born at the NW corner of First & 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 Pa. 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.

NE corner of High St. (US 19) & 1st St., Waterford, PA, United States where they was born (1837)