Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First Home of Seminary and College
Photographed by Craig Swain, August 17, 2008
1. First Home of Seminary and College Marker
For Gettysburg Academy
Lutheran Theological Seminary
1826-1832
Gettysburg College
1832-1837
Plaque erected 1982 by Gettysburg College
Erected 1982 by Gettysburg College.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1982.
Location. 39° 49.708′ N, 77° 13.976′ W. Marker is in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is at the intersection of West High Street and South Washington Street, on the right when traveling east on West High Street. 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: " run home as quickly as you can." (here, next to this marker); the battle itself proved a relief. (within shouting distance of this marker); The "Jack" Hopkins House (within shouting distance of this marker); John L. Burns (within shouting distance of this marker); Sisters of Charity of Emmitsburg (within shouting distance of this marker); . . . I Am Going To Die (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Memorial Church of the Prince of Peace
this page online
Photographed by Craig Swain
2. Markers in Front of the Old Academy Building
Photographed by Craig Swain
3. The Old Academy Building
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2007
4. Battle Damage
Red arrow points to a cannon ball still lodged in the wall of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,013 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 2, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on February 21, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
