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

Old Courthouse

Photographed by Craig Swain, March 27, 2010

1. Old Courthouse Marker

Inscription. First courthouse for Adams County stood in old Center Square from 1804 to 1859. The land for the Square was given by James Gettys.

Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1804.

Location. 39° 49.863′ N, 77° 13.845′ W. Marker is in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is at the intersection of York Street (U.S. 30) and Carlisle Street (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling west on York Street. Located on the northeast side of the center traffic circle. 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: Center Square (a few steps from this marker); Lincoln Square Building (a few steps from this marker); The Wills House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Wills House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Wills House (within shouting distance of this marker); Return Visit

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(within shouting distance of this marker); "… It was enough to frighten us to death!" (within shouting distance of this marker); The Diamond (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.

Another marker is no longer nearby. "by the skin of our teeth" (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Also see . . . MarkerQuest - Old Courthouse. (Submitted on January 25, 2023, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed by Craig Swain, March 27, 2010

2. Old Courthouse Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,242 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 30, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.