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

The Welty House

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 24, 2024

1. The Welty House Marker

Inscription.
The Welty House was on the firing line, and many impact marks can still be seen and felt on the brick today. Two Confederate soldiers were killed in the house. A total of 36 Confederates and Union soldiers were buried in the Welty property before being moved to the National Cemetery. President Abraham Lincoln rode past this house in November 1863 on his way to deliver his Gettysburg Address.

Today guests may stay the night or take tours with the Welty House. Visit brickhouseinn.com or scan the QR code below to learn more.

[Caption:]
November 19, 1863, Welty House and farm on the right. Abraham Lincoln in crowd walking to deliver Gettysburg Address

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1863.

Location. 39° 49.477′ N, 77° 13.855′ W. Marker is in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. Marker is on Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15) south of Locust Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 444 Baltimore Street, 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. John Rupp (here, next to this marker); The John Rupp House and Tannery Site

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(a few steps from this marker); Caught in the Crossfire (a few steps from this marker); The Civil War Comes to Gettysburg (a few steps from this marker); Gettysburg's First Municipal Water Supply (within shouting distance of this marker); ...Lincoln passed by... (within shouting distance of this marker); The Wagon Hotel on Cemetery Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); Baltimore Street: An Historic Corridor (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 24, 2024

2. The Welty House

Credits. This page was last revised on March 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 77 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 1, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.