Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Dobbin House
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 7, 2013
1. The Dobbin House Marker
The Dobbin House is the oldest building in Gettysburg. It was built by Reverand Alexander Dobbin in 1776. The structure originally served as a home for Mr. Dobbin, his wife, and 19 children, as well as the Reverand’s Classical School, the first of it’s kind in America, west of the Susquehanna River.
The Dobbin House is believed to have been the first station of the Underground Railroad north of the Mason-Dixon Line. The Slaves Hideaway is still intact and available for public view.
During the Battle of Gettysburg, the Dobbin House served as a field hospital for both Union & Confederate casualties, even though it was within the range of the guns of armies and was frequently struck by shellfire.
The Dobbin House is now operated by a local family as an authentic Colonial Restaurant & Tavern. Recently the structure has been completely and authentically restored and preserved in the hope that the Dobbin House may survive to participate in yet another two hundred years of American History.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 39° 49.36′ N, 77° 13.964′ W. Marker is in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Dobbin House (a few steps from this marker); Freemasonry at Gettysburg (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 55th Ohio Infantry (about 400 feet away); Jennie Wade (about 600 feet away); “… your sister is dead.” (about 600 feet away); “The National Homestead at Gettysburg” (about 600 feet away); Friend to Friend Masonic Memorial (about 700 feet away); Gettysburg (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Also see . . . Historic 1776 Dobbin House Tavern. (Submitted on June 8, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 7, 2013
2. Marker in Gettysburg
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 7, 2013
3. The Dobbin House
The Dobbin House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The marker can be seen on the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,550 times since then and 93 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 8, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
