Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Old Well
Photographed By F. Robby, June 1, 2019
1. The Old Well Marker
Hidden by a capstone, this hand dug stone lined well was discovered during renovations in 2011. Mentioned in an 1837 sheriff sale as "the well of water near the door". It is spring fed and 19 feet deep. Bricks from an interior wall were used to rebuild the well to its original appearance.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 2011.
Location. 39° 49.532′ N, 77° 13.843′ W. Marker is in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. Marker is at the intersection of Lefever Street and Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15), on the left when traveling east on Lefever Street. 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. Witness Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Rufus Benjamin Weaver (within shouting distance of this marker); "if anyone showed himself…" (within shouting distance of this marker); The Evolution of Gettysburg's "Common School" (within shouting distance of this marker); History of American Field Music (within
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Photographed By F. Robby, June 1, 2019
2. The Old Well Marker
Photographed By F. Robby, June 1, 2019
3. The Old Well
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2019, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 253 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 21, 2019, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.
