Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Farnsworth House
circa 1810
October 4, 2024
1. Farnsworth House plaque
circa 1810
has been listed in the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.
Location. 39° 49.537′ N, 77° 13.872′ W. Marker is in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is at the intersection of Baltimore Street and South Street, on the right when traveling south on Baltimore Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 Baltimore St, Gettysburg PA 17325, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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: Confederate Stronghold (here, next to this marker); Historic Farnsworth House Inn (Est. 1972) (here, next to this marker); Historic Farnsworth House Inn (Circa 1810) (a few steps from this marker); Witness Tree (a few steps from this marker); Tigers in the Homan House (a few steps from this marker); "if anyone showed himself " (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Well (within shouting distance of this marker); The Evolution of Gettysburg's "Common School" (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Baltimore Street Facade
this page online
Regarding Farnsworth House. The building is on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Gettysburg Battlefield Historic District, along with over 1000 historic contributing structures and 314 other historic buildings.
Also see . . .
1. The Farnsworth House Inn. Website homepage (Submitted on October 13, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Gettysburg Battlefield Historic District. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on October 13, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, October 4, 2024
2. Farnsworth House Inn
The plaque is at the front entrance along three other markers.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 207 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 13, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. A link to the National Register of Historic Places nomination form, citing the building's historical significance. • Can you help?
