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

In the Wake of War

Photographed by Tom Bosse, September 15, 2025

1. In the Wake of War Marker

Inscription. Following the battle, a dismal rain and ghastly stench settled over the battlefield. Both armies moved on, leaving in their wake thousands of shallow graves, dead animals, damaged property, and wounded men. James Warfield, a free black man; farmer; and blacksmith, owned the small farm below. He recorded $500 worth of damages to his property.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.

Location. 39° 47.998′ N, 77° 15.361′ W. Marker is in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is on SW Confederate Avenue 0.1 miles south of Millerstown Road, on the left when traveling south. Marker is located at the top of Longstreet Observation Tower. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: An Avenue North (here, next to this marker); A Perfect Hell on Earth (here, next to this marker); Longstreet Tower - South View (a few steps from this marker); Longstreet Tower - East View (a few steps from this marker); Freedom Threatened (a few steps from this marker); The Ashland Virginia Artillery (a few steps from this marker); Lieut. General James Longstreet

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Bedford Virginia Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.

Also see . . . Gettysburg National Military Park. National Park Service (Submitted on January 28, 2026.)

Photographed by Tom Bosse, September 15, 2025

2. In the Wake of War Marker

Marker is on the left.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, September 15, 2025

3. In the Wake of War Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2026, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 95 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 26, 2026, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.