Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Wills House

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 11, 2020

1. Wills House Marker

Inscription. Abraham Lincoln was a guest of David Wills in this house, Nov. 18 and 19, 1863. Here he met Governor Curtin and others, greeted the public, and completed his Gettysburg Address.

Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

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, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is October 18, 1863.

Location. 39° 49.843′ N, 77° 13.847′ W. Marker is in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. Marker is at the intersection of Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15) and York Street (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north on Baltimore Street. Located on the southeast quadrant of the Gettysburg traffic circle. Located in front of the Wills House. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Return Visit (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Wills House (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Wills House (a few steps from this marker); Old Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Stoever - Schick Building

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Company K, First Pennsylvania Reserves (within shouting distance of this marker); Citizens of Gettysburg (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln Square Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.

Also see . . . MarkerQuest - Wills House. More about David Wills and the night Lincoln stayed at his house. (Submitted on September 29, 2021, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)

Wills House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, March 27, 2010

2. Wills House and Marker

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 14, 2013

3. Wills House Marker

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 14, 2013

4. Wills House Marker

This picture of President Lincoln preparing for his Gettysburg Address can be viewed inside the Wills House.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 861 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 12, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on June 30, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3, 4. submitted on September 5, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.