Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
" It was enough to frighten us to death!"
Photographed By Craig Swain, March 27, 2010
1. "... It was enough to frighten us to death!" Marker
On the afternoon of June 26, 1863, Confederate cavalry dashed up Chambersburg Street and into the square. Shocked and frightened citizens fled the streets. Sara Broadhead recorded in her diary: "They came with such horrid yells that it was enough to frighten us to death!"Confederate infantry soon followed, many busying themselves by shopping in local stores and paying the merchants with unwelcome Confederate money. Others set about looting several R.R. cars before burning them along with a nearby R.R. bridge. That evening a regimental band playing in the square serenaded the town with the tune DIXIE.
Anxious citizens arose the next morning to find the Confederates gone from Gettysburg, moving east toward York.
Erected by Main Street Gettysburg, Inc., National Park Service / American Battlefield Protection Program.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is June 26, 1925.
Location. 39° 49.87′ N, 77° 13.883′ W. Marker is in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. Marker is at the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "by the skin of our teeth" (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln Square Building (within shouting distance of this marker); "It seemed so awful..." (within shouting distance of this marker); Citizens of Gettysburg (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Company K, First Pennsylvania Reserves (within shouting distance of this marker); The Stoever - Schick Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Wills House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
More about this marker. On the right is a depiction of the Confederate arrival at Gettysburg. Troopers of the 35th VA. Battalion gallop into the "Diamond," intimidating citizens with shouts and pistol shots, described by Charles Tyson as "...some in blue and some in gray." Painting by Dale Gallon, 1993.
Photographed By Craig Swain, March 27, 2010
2. "... It was enough to frighten us to death!" Marker
Photographed By Craig Swain, March 27, 2010
3. Another View of the Marker
Looking across the traffic circle.
Photographed By Craig Swain, March 27, 2010
4. The Diamond
The traffic circle in the center of Gettysburg evolved from "The Diamond."
Credits. This page was last revised on December 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,192 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 30, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
