Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Civil War Comes to Gettysburg
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 23, 2019
1. The Civil War Comes to Gettysburg Marker
In the summer of 1863, over 165,000 soldiers and thousands of draft animals converged on the town of Gettysburg and its surrounding area. Troops on both sides of a critical battle took over homes and businesses, broke down fences, and shot at each other from attics and upper-story windows. Soldiers fought and died in the streets.
John Rupp spent the three days of the battle in the basement of his home. The original Rupp house, shown in front of the tannery smokestack (left), was rebuilt by Mr. Rupp in 1868 on the same foundation (right).
"Our house was under fire from both armies…"
—John Rupp
Erected by Friends of the National Parks at Gettysburg.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1863.
Location. 39° 49.475′ N, 77° 13.871′ W. Marker is in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. Marker can be reached from Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15) south of Locust Avenue, on the right when traveling south. The marker is on top of the railing of the porch. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 451 Baltimore 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. Caught in the Crossfire (here, next to this marker); The John Rupp House and Tannery Site
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 232 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 24, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
