Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Stoever-Schick Building
During the Battle of Gettysburg, this Federal-style building—constructed in 1817—served both as Professor Martin Stoever's family residence and John L. Scick's general store. On July 1, 1863, as the battle erupted, the Stoever home was converted into the makeshift hospital for approximately 20 wounded Union soldiers. Mrs. Stoever later recalled the disruption: "The Professor's recitation room became the amputation room…"
While the wounded were treated upstairs, three fugitive Union soldiers hid in the cellar, secretly cared for by the Professor until their discovery by Confederates on July 3rd. Just days after the enemy's withdrawal, the US. Christian Commission occupied Schick's store as a supply and distributor center, while the Stoever family utilized their backyard as an "open commissary," feeding an endless stream of hungry soldiers.
Schick later recalled that he was so nervous during the battle, he smoked 21 cigars in one day.
Erected 2024 by Main Street Gettysburg.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine
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Location. 39° 49.837′ N, 77° 13.879′ W. Marker is in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is at the intersection of Lincoln Square and Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling east on Lincoln Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15 Lincoln Square, 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: Company K, First Pennsylvania Reserves (here, next to this marker); Citizens of Gettysburg (a few steps from this
Other markers no longer nearby. The Stoever-Schick Building (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Return Visit (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named The Wills House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); "… It was enough to frighten us to death!" (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has replaced the linked marker.
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 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
