Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
This Breastwork
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 23, 2015
1. This Breastwork Marker
was constructed
by
Rodes's Division C.S.A.
July 4, 1863
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1863.
Location. 39° 50.05′ N, 77° 14.683′ W. Marker is in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. Marker is on Seminary Ridge, on the left when traveling south. 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 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ewell's Corps (within shouting distance of this marker); Lee's Headquarters at Gettysburg (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Prisoners of War (within shouting distance of this marker); 95th New York Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Elsie Singmaster (within shouting distance of this marker); Stevens' Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); Lee's Headquarters At Gettysburg (within shouting distance of this marker); Civilians on Seminary Ridge (about
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Additional commentary.
1.
The marker is incorrect in that the original breastwork was not built of the rock and stone seen here, but from trees and scavenged lumber as can be seen in the adjacent "Confederate Prisoners of War" wayside.
— Submitted August 13, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 23, 2015
2. This Breastwork Marker
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 23, 2015
3. This Breastwork Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 513 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 3, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
