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

Gettys' Tavern Site

Photographed by Larry Gertner, March 9, 2014

1. Gettys' Tavern Site Marker

Inscription. Near this site stood Samuel Gettys’ tavern, at which on June 24, 1775 most of Captain Michael Doudel’s company of riflemen was enlisted, from the Marsh Creek settlement, in prompt response to the call of the Continental Congress for volunteers. The battalion of which they became a part was one of the first units from the west of the Hudson river to join General George Washington’s army near Boston.

This memorial plaque was placed by the Gettysburg National Bank on June 24, 1975 as part of the Adams County observance of the bicentennial of American nationhood.

Erected 1975 by Gettysburg National Bank.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is June 24, 1775.

Location. 39° 49.883′ N, 77° 13.783′ W. Marker is in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It can be reached from Racehorse Alley. The marker is in Racehorse Alley, near the Municipal Parking garage. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gettysburg PA 17325, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gettys Crossroads and Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); "harboring Confederates" (within shouting distance of this marker); a pathway to safety (about 300 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); a site for two legends (about 300 feet away); Center Square (about 300 feet away); Lincoln Square Building (about 300 feet away); Old Courthouse (about 300 feet away); Roll of Honor (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.

Another marker is no longer nearby. "by the skin of our teeth" (was about 300 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Also see . . .
1. Samuel Gettys. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on April 14, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Samuel Gettys. Find A Grave entry. (Submitted on April 14, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Gettys' Tavern Site image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, March 9, 2014

2. Gettys' Tavern Site

At the Carlisle Street entrance to Racehorse Alley image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, March 9, 2014

3. At the Carlisle Street entrance to Racehorse Alley

Credits. This page was last revised on April 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 2,660 times since then and 120 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 12, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.