Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
...Lincoln passed by...
Photographed By Larry Gertner, April 13, 2009
1. ...Lincoln passed by... Marker
President Lincoln passed by
this tree on November 19, 1863
Erected 1978 by Civil War Preservation Trust.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 19, 1863.
Location. 39° 49.504′ N, 77° 13.858′ W. Marker is in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. Marker is on Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15) north of Locust Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Marker is in Alumni Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Lefever Street, Gettysburg PA 17325, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Baltimore Street: An Historic Corridor (a few steps from this marker); The Evolution of Gettysburg's "Common School" (within shouting distance of this marker); "if anyone showed himself…" (within shouting distance of this marker); The John Rupp House and Tannery Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Caught in the Crossfire (within shouting distance of this marker); John Rupp (within shouting distance of this marker); The Welty House (within
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More about this marker. One of several designated as "Witness Trees" that have stood since the time of the Battle of Gettysburg.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, April 13, 2009
2. The Witness Tree
The tree is a sycamore.
The marker is flat in the ground near the sidewalk.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 437 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 12, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
