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

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 24, 2023
1. Gettysburg Marker
Inscription. Named for James Gettys one of first settlers. Founded 1780
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Keystone Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1780.
 
Location. 39° 49.03′ N, 77° 14.159′ W. Marker is in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Marker is at the intersection of Steinwehr Avenue (Business U.S. 15) and Cyclorama Drive, on the right when traveling north on Steinwehr Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 539 Steinwehr Ave, 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. Companies G and I, 4th Ohio Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Holding Their Line (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Camp Colt: The Tank Corps (about 300 feet away); Gettysburg National Military Park (about 400 feet away); Alexander Hays (about 400 feet away); Battery I First U.S. Artillery (about 500 feet away); 90th Pennsylvania Volunteers (about 500 feet away); 126th New York Infantry (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
 
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 24, 2023
2. Gettysburg Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on February 26, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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