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

Gettysburg

 
 
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 27, 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° 49.248′ N, 77° 13.973′ W. Marker is in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. Marker is on South Washington Street (Pennsylvania Route 134) just south of Steinwehr Avenue (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 725 S Washington St, 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. 73rd Ohio Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); July 1, 1863 (within shouting distance of this marker); 55th Ohio Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Friend to Friend Masonic Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Second Brigade (about 300 feet away); Freemasonry at Gettysburg (about 300 feet away); Bvt. Maj. Gen. Charles H.T. Collis Memorial (about 400 feet away); "The Great Peace Jubilee" (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
 
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Gettysburg Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 27, 2023
2. Gettysburg Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on May 27, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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