Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
"Four score and seven…"
Photographed By F. Robby, May 11, 2009
1. "Four score and seven..." Marker
The rare image reproduced at right, courtesy of William A. Frassanito, Gettysburg Then & Now (Thomas Publications), is one of only 9 photos known to have been taken of the dedication ceremonies in Gettysburg on Nov. 19, 1863, during which Lincoln delivered his Gettysburg Address.
Recorded by Peter Weaver from the back of the Wm. Duttera house (which stood here in 1863), this photograph depicts the crowds in the distant National Cemetery. Note the tall flagpole in the National Cemetery (center), with the distinctive gatehouse of adjoining Evergreen Cemetery appearing to the far left. Visible in the foreground is one of the "parking lots" for the ceremonies that day, as well as an excavated area most likely related to Duttera's brickmaking business.
The accompanying drawing portrays the Duttera house. Note the Confederate artillery shell which lodged in the second story of the building during the battle.
Photo copyright William A Frassanito. Drawing by Peggy Magaldi.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Notable Events • Notable Places • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1820.
Location. 39° 49.175′ N, 77° 14.058′ W. Marker is in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Culp Brothers Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); A Tale of Two Brothers (within shouting distance of this marker); Gold Star Mothers Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Better Than a Tent... (within shouting distance of this marker); "The Great Peace Jubilee" (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated to the memory of James A. Getty (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Last Line-of-Duty Deaths on Gettysburg Battlefield (about 400 feet away); Second Brigade (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Photographed By F. Robby, May 11, 2009
2. Closeup of Marker Photo
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 16, 2014
3. "Four score and seven..." Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 6, 2014
4. Gettysburg Markers
The "Four score and seven..." marker is one of two found at this location. It can be seen on the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,163 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 3, 4. submitted on July 20, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
