Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Courthouse
Photographed By Craig Swain, March 27, 2010
1. Old Courthouse Marker
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 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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lincoln Square Building (a few steps from this marker); "by the skin of our teeth" (a few steps from this marker); The Wills House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Wills House
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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 902 times since then and 87 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 30, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
