Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Black Horse Tavern
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1813.
Location. 39° 49.119′ N, 77° 17.025′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Marker is at the intersection of Fairfield Road (State Highway 116) and Black Horse Tavern Road, on the right when traveling west on Fairfield Road. Located in front of the historic Black Horse Tavern. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 796 Black Horse Tavern Rd, Gettysburg PA 17325, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Francis Bream Black Horse Tavern (here, next to this marker); McLaws's and Pickett's Divisions (here, next to this marker); Gettysburg Campaign (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Hospital (approx. half a mile away); Adam Butt Farm & Schoolhouse (approx. 0.6 miles away); Christian Byers Farm (approx. 0.9 miles away); Sachs Covered Bridge (approx. 1.4 miles away); "…the most historic covered bridge in Pennyslvania…" (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,615 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 27, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.