Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Racehorse Alley Parking Plaza
This municipal parking facility was conceived and built by the Gettysburg Borough Councils of 1988-1989 and 1990-91 as part of a comprehensive effort ot preserve and revitaliza our historic downtown
By resolution of Council, "We hereby dedicate this parking facility to the citizens of our Borough, and express our appreciation to the Gettysburg National Bank without whose cooperation this facility could not have been built."
Erected 1990 by Gettysburg Borough Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 39° 49.902′ N, 77° 13.811′ W. Marker is in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is on East Racehorse Alley east of Carlisle Street (Pennsylvania Route 34), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 74 E Racehorse Alley, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Gettys Homestead (here, next to this marker); Gettys' Tavern Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Western Maryland Station (within shouting distance of this marker); The Globe Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Gettysburg College's Majestic Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); Center Square (within shouting distance of this marker); The Majestic Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln Square Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Other markers no longer nearby. "harboring Confederates" (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); "by the skin of our teeth"
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 11, 2026
2. Racehorse Alley Parking Plaza Pedestrian Entrance
Additional commentary.
1. About the marker
While most parking garage dedications do not serve as historical markers, this one interprets the historical significance of the garage.
— Submitted November 13, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 13, 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 13, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
