Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Dobbin House
1776
First classical school west of
Susquehanna River
Erected 2003 by National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century, Sir George Calvert Chapter, Maryland.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list.
Location. 39° 49.361′ N, 77° 13.974′ W. Marker is in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It can be reached from Steinwehr Avenue (Business U.S. 15) north of South Washington Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 89 Steinwehr Ave, 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)
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named The Dobbin House (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Dobbin House (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexander Dobbin House (within shouting distance of this marker); Freemasonry at Gettysburg (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 55th Ohio Infantry (about 400 feet away); Jennie Wade (about 600 feet away); “… your sister is dead.” (about 600 feet away); July 1, 1863 (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Continuing a Tradition: Freemasonry at Gettysburg (was about 400 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 11, 2026
2. The Dobbin House Marker near the entrance to the building
Photographed by Zachary Hinton, circa August 2006
3. The Dobin House
This is the left half of the Dobbin House which is the original tavern and now serves (both upstairs and downstairs) as the Alexander Dobbin Dining Rooms which serve traditional colonial period food in different rooms in the original building, all furnished according to the period. The basement is used for the Spring House tavern where light food is served in a alehouse environment.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 11, 2026
4. National Register of Historic Places nomination form for the house
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 11, 2026
5. American Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site plaque for the house
Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on August 22, 2007, by Zachary Hinton of Carneys Point, New Jersey. 4, 5. submitted on November 12, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. A link to the National Register of Historic Places nomination form, citing the house's historical significance. • Can you help?
