Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
a pathway to safety
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2010
1. a pathway to safety Marker
Members of the beaten Union 11th Corps fled pursuing Confederates along this portion of Stratton Street in the late afternoon of July 1, 1863, seeking the protection of friendly lines on Cemetery Hill, a quarter mile beyond the crest in the background. General Carl Schurz reported on the retreat, the streets were filled with vehicles of every description a considerable number of men were taken prisoner by the enemy
This photograph provides a rare view of the battle period streetscape of the eastern portion of Gettysburg. Although taken ca. 1867 little change from July 1863 is in evidence (including the muddy street). The horse with rider stands in the intersection with E Middle Street. The 2-½ story wooden house at the left of the horseman, the German Reformed Church (now Trinity) in the center background and the public school building in the far right background (with bell cupola) all remain standing today.
Erected by Main Street Gettysburg, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1863.
Location. 39° 49.849′ N, 77° 13.741′ W. Marker is in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is at the intersection of South Stratton Street and York Street
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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: a site for two legends (within shouting distance of this marker); St. James Lutheran Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Gettys Crossroads and Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Gettys' Tavern Site (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); "harboring Confederates" (about 300 feet away); Roll of Honor (about 400 feet away); Grand Army of the Republic Memorial (about 400 feet away); Amos Humiston (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
More about this marker. The right side of the marker features a photograph depicting South Stratton Street, ca. 1867. Confederate General Jubal Earlys troops occupied this part of town from the evening of July 1 through July 3, 1863.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2010
2. Gettysburg Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2010
3. Marker on Stratton Street
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2010
4. a pathway to safety Marker
The marker is seen in this photo taken from the north side of York Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,188 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on August 29, 2024, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 6, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
