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

"if anyone showed himself..."

By Bill Coughlin, July 18, 2014

1. "if anyone showed himself..." Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Here was the yard and the site of the Samuel McCreary house, along the extreme advance of the Confederate skirmish line before Cemetery Hill. The 1863 McCreary residence, along with its architectural twin, the Winebrenner house (standing to your left) faced the Union position on Cemetery Hill. Louisiana soldiers occupied both houses and one, Cpl. William H. Poole, was killed while firing from a balcony doorway of the McCreary dwelling.

Rifle fire between opposing sharpshooters in this vicinity was constant and deadly, causing Lt. J.W. Jackson of the 8th Louisiana to recall, "if anyone showed himself or a hat was seen above the fence a volley was poured into us." The bullet damage to the fence in the picture and still visible about the windows of the Winebrenner house attests to the accuracy of Lt. Jackson's testimony.

Erected by Main Street Gettysburg.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.

Location. 39° 49.52′ N, 77° 13.857′ W. Marker is in Gettysburg

"if Anyone Showed Himself..." image. Click for full size.

By Eric Milask, July 1, 2013

2. "if Anyone Showed Himself..."

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, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. Marker is at the intersection of Lefever Street and Baltimore Street, on the right when traveling north on Lefever Street. The sign is in front and to the left of Alumni Park, just on the outside, at the southeast intersection of Baltimore and Lefecer Streets. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Lefever Street, 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. The Evolution of Gettysburg's "Common School" (here, next to this marker); Baltimore Street - An Historic Corridor (a few steps from this marker); ...Lincoln passed by... (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Well (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Stronghold (within shouting distance of this marker); Witness Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Communications Through Music (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Rufus Benjamin Weaver (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.

More about this marker. The small, yellowish, rectangular sign is contained in a dark black, metal stand stuck into the ground adjacent to the sidewalk.

By Eric Milask, July 1, 2013

3. "if Anyone Showed Himself..."

By Eric Milask, July 1, 2013

4. "if Anyone Showed Himself..."

"if anyone showed himself..." Text image. Click for full size.

By Eric Milask, July 1, 2013

5. "if anyone showed himself..." Text

Location of Interpretive image. Click for full size.

By Eric Milask, July 1, 2013

6. Location of Interpretive

Southwest Corner of ALumni Park & Interpretive image. Click for full size.

By Eric Milask, July 1, 2013

7. Southwest Corner of ALumni Park & Interpretive

Samuel McCreary house and Lefever Street as they appeared in 1913. image. Click for full size.

By Eric Milask, July 1, 2013

8. Samuel McCreary house and Lefever Street as they appeared in 1913.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2013, by Eric Milask of Cherry Hill, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 831 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 20, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on July 2, 2013, by Eric Milask of Cherry Hill, New Jersey. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.