On Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling north.
This hill was occupied by Union forces at noon July 1 and provided a rallying point that afternoon for Union soldiers retreating to it from beyond the town. On the evening of July 2, coordinated with the attack on Culp's Hill to your right, 2,000 . . . — — Map (db m17036) HM
On Baltimore Street (U.S. BUS 15) at South Street, on the right when traveling south on Baltimore Street. Reported missing.
341 Baltimore well represents the evolutionary style of many Gettysburg buildings. This three story front building, built in the 1890’s, replaced the original one story wooden structure that stood during the battle and dates back to the 1820’s. . . . — — Map (db m75640) HM
On Lefever Street at Baltimore Street, on the right when traveling north on Lefever Street.
At noon on July 1, 1863, Union troops advanced
along Baltimore Street to the fields north of the
town. A few hours later they were routed by the
Confederates, and fled toward Cemetery Hill.
One half block north of this point, Anna . . . — — Map (db m66442) HM
On Long Lane just north of Lincoln Lane, on the right when traveling north.
In the days after the Confederate Army retreated from the North in July 1863, civilians labored to bury the thousands of soldiers lying dead in towns and hillsides across south-central Pennsylvania. It was an enormous task, and most of the bodies . . . — — Map (db m31235) HM
On Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling north.
Army of the Potomac First Corps Artillery Brigade Battery B Forth U.S. Artillery Six 12 pounders Lieut. James Stewart commanding July 1 In position about 200 yards south of the Seminary until 3 p.m. when ordered to the support of Brig. General . . . — — Map (db m16911) HM
Near Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling south.
Army of the Potomac Eleventh Corps Artillery Brigade Battery G Fourth U.S. Artillery Six 12 pounders Lieut. Eugene A. Bancroft Commanding July 1 Arrived at Gettysburg about 11 a.m. Advanced and took position two sections on Barlow's Knoll the . . . — — Map (db m16870) HM
Near Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling south.
Army of the Potomac Eleventh Corps Battery I First Ohio Artillery Six 12 pounders Captain Hubert Dilger commanding July 1 Arrived at Gettysburg before noon and went into position west of the Carlisle Road. Engaged with two Confederate batteries. . . . — — Map (db m16873) HM
On Howard Avenue, 0.2 miles east of Mummasburg Road, on the right when traveling east.
(Front):Battery I, First Ohio Light Artillery Artillery Brigade Eleventh Corps Capt. Hubert Dilger July 1,2 & 3, 1863. Eidus Et Audax Erected by the State of Ohio (Right): This Battery Captain Huber Dilger Commanding marched with the . . . — — Map (db m11135) HM
On Carlisle Street (State Highway 34) at Lincoln Street (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling south on Carlisle Street.
(Front):Arriving about noon July 1, 1863, this battery Capt. Lewis Heckman Commanding went into position here in reserve when the 11th Corps began to retire, it engaged the enemy with great gallantry. After severe loss it was withdrawn. . . . — — Map (db m11040) HM
On Hillcrest Place, 0.1 miles south of Locust Avenue when traveling south.
This hallowed ground witnessed a furious struggle in a climactic moment on July 2, 1863, during the Battle of Gettysburg. Confederate forces attacked and briefly broke the Union line here. After a fierce struggle, the Confederates were forced to . . . — — Map (db m105076) HM
On Steinwehr Avenue (Business U.S. 15) 0 miles north of Culp Street, on the right when traveling north.
On the afternoon of July 1, 1863, the Union Army retreated from positions behind you to Cemetery Hill, the high ground in front of you. By early evening Union pickets along this area of the Emmitsburg Road were being harassed by Confederate fire. On . . . — — Map (db m19062) HM
On 117 Chambersburg Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built circa 1842, this house, the last remaining building of the C.W. HOFFMAN carriage-making complex, is linked to one of the most famous anecdotes of the Battle. For here worked Wesley Culp, a native of Gettysburg who moved south as a Confederate . . . — — Map (db m105493) HM
Near Steinwehr Avenue north of Long Lane, on the left when traveling north.
Camp Colt, established during World War I, was named after the 1800s weapon designer, Samuel Colt. It was the first US post to train soldiers for the newly established Tank Corps. The 192-acre training camp stretched across the fields in front of . . . — — Map (db m198103) HM
Near Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15) south of Locust Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
After the first day of the battle, Rebel soldiers occupied most of Gettysburg, including the Rupp tannery and the home's backyard. Union sharpshooters fired at the enemy from the front porch. John Rupp and his family were literally caught between . . . — — Map (db m130311) HM
On Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15) south of Breckenridge Street, on the right when traveling south.
Imagine having to flee your home because the largest battle of the Civil War roared onto your doorstep. That is exactly what happened to Hettie Shriver and daughters, Sadie (5) and Mollie (3). George and Hettie Shriver moved into this new home in . . . — — Map (db m227901) HM
On Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) at Reynolds Street, on the right when traveling west on Lincoln Highway.
The above photo of Chambersburg Pike (Courtesy of Special Collections/Musselman Library, Gettysburg College) was taken in 1863 near where you are standing (white star), looking west. On July 1, 1863, soldiers from the Army of . . . — — Map (db m130273) HM
On Baltimore Street south of Breckinridge Street when traveling south. Reported missing.
The American Civil War (1861-65) began several months after George and Hettie Shriver and their two daughters, Sadie and Mollie, settled into their new home (left). Shortly thereafter George mustered into Co. C Cole’s Cavalry of the Union Army in . . . — — Map (db m225454) HM
Curious townspeople gathered near the Seminary on the morning of July 1, "all eager to witness a brush with the Confederates and not dreaming of the terrible conflict that was to occur on that day." As soon as the fighting began in earnest, . . . — — Map (db m66722) HM WM
On West Confederate Avenue at West Middle Street / Fairfield Road (Pennsylvania Highway 116), on the left when traveling south on West Confederate Avenue.
Co. D. 149th Pa. Vol. 2. Brig. 3. Div. I.Army Corps Headquarters Guards Erected and presented to the company by George W. Baldwin in memory of his brother Joseph H. Baldwin who was killed here July 1, 1863, and Alex M. Stuart mortally . . . — — Map (db m11840) HM
On Lefever Street at Wainright Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Lefever Street.
"I don't believe we can have an army without music"
General Robert E. Lee, 1864
During the American Civil War, field music provided invaluable communication in camps and on the battlefields. In camp, musicians were always placed . . . — — Map (db m87819) HM
On Chambersburg Road (U.S. 30) at Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling east on Chambersburg Road.
(Center Main Plaque):Company K First Pennsylvania Reserves (Thirteenth Regiment) First (McCandless') Brigade Third (Crawford's) Division Fifth (Sykes') Corps Army of the Potomac Mustered into Pennsylvania service June 8, 1861 Mustered into . . . — — Map (db m17965) HM
On Seminary Ridge Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Mathew Brady's photograph of three Southern prisoners posing on Seminary Ridge is among the most famous images of Confederate soldiers taken during the Civil War. The stone wall in front of you occupies the ground where the breastworks depicted . . . — — Map (db m66719) HM WM
On Baltimore Street (U.S. 15) at South Street, on the right when traveling south on Baltimore Street.
In the afternoon of July 1st, 1863, after Union troops retreated south to Cemetery Hill, this 2½ story brick house was occupied by Confederate sharpshooters. Catherine Sweney and daughter, Lizzie, residents of the house, fled to safety. The . . . — — Map (db m6174) HM
On Stienwehr Avenue (State Highway 134) at Washington Street, on the right when traveling north on Stienwehr Avenue. Reported missing.
The Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania laid and dedicated the cornerstone of the first battlefield monument on July 4, 1865. That Soldier's National Monument is located on the grounds of the Soldiers' . . . — — Map (db m16907) HM
Originally the Seminary's main building (1832), Schmucker Hall now serves as the Seminary Ridge Museum presenting Civil War exhibits on the first day of the battle, care of the wounded, the religious conflict over slavery, and the experience of . . . — — Map (db m66681) HM WM
On Seminary Avenue at West Middle Street (Pennsylvania Highway 116), on the right when traveling south on Seminary Avenue.
Army of Northern Virginia Ewell's Corps Artillery Reserve Dance's Battalion Cunningham's Battery The Powhatan Artillery Four 3 inch Rifles July 1 Reached the field in evening too late to take part in the Battle. July 2 Early in the morning took . . . — — Map (db m15308) HM
On Seminary Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
C.S.A. Army of Northern Virginia Ewell's Corps Artillery Reserve Dance's Battalion First Virginia Artillery Cunningham's, Smith's, Watson's, Griffin's and Graham's Batteries Four 20 pounder Parrotts, Four 10 pounder Parrotts Ten 3 inch Rifles, . . . — — Map (db m15306) HM
On Steinwehr Avenue (Business U.S. 15) 0.1 miles north of King Street, on the left when traveling north.
Dedicated to the
Memory of
James A. Getty
For his untiring
efforts to inculcate
the youth of America
by his portrayal
of Abraham Lincoln
And for his service
as a member of
the Confederation
of Union Generals.
Robert E. . . . — — Map (db m241988) HM
On Lefever Street, on the right when traveling east.
Rufus Benjamin Weaver, a native of Gettysburg, was a college student at the time of the battle in 1863. His father Samuel Weaver, a local photographer, supervised the collection and reburial of the Federal troops in the National Cemetery. Because . . . — — Map (db m77608) HM
On East Confederate Avenue at Legion Alley East Road, on the left when traveling south on East Confederate Avenue.
C.S.A. Army of Northern Virginia Second Army Corps Early's Division Maj. Gen. Jubal A. Early Hays's Brigade Brig. Gen. Harry T. Hays Smith's Brigade Brig. Gen. William Smith Hoke's Brigade Col. Isaac E. Avery, Col. A.C. Godwin Gordon's Brigade . . . — — Map (db m167960) HM
On Howard Avenue, 0.1 miles west of Carlisle Road (Pennsylvania Highway 34), on the right when traveling east.
Army of the Potomac Eleventh Corps Major General Oliver O. Howard First Division Brigadier General Francis C. Barlow Brigadier General Adelbert Ames Second Division Brigadier General Adolph Von Steinwehr Third Division Major General Carl . . . — — Map (db m11165) HM
On Seminary Ridge Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Born at Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania, Elsie Singmaster came to Gettysburg in 1901 where her father taught and served as president of the Seminary. A prolific writer for almost 50 years, Elsie Singmaster authored more than 300 short stories and . . . — — Map (db m66711) HM
On Seminary Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
July 4
Having withdrawn under orders from its previous positions the Corps formed line about daybreak on this ridge with its right a short distance south of the Hagerstown Road its left near the Mummasburg Road and its center near here. . . . — — Map (db m17901) HM
On Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15) at East High Street, on the right when traveling north on Baltimore Street.
Army of the Potomac Medical Department Field Hospitals Cavalry Corps The Hospitals of the First Division Cavalry Corps were located June 30th in this church and other nearby buildings and fell into the hands of the Confederates on the evening of . . . — — Map (db m17939) HM
On Baltimore Pike (State Road 97) at Slocum Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Baltimore Pike.
Army of the Potomac Artillery Reserve Second Volunteer Brigade Fifth New York Light Artillery Six 20 pounder Parrotts Captain Elijah D. Taft Commanding July 2 Arrived and halted in park about 10.30 a.m. Moved to the Cemetery at 3.30 p.m. and . . . — — Map (db m9896) HM
On Coster Avenue at North Stratton Street, on the right when traveling east on Coster Avenue.
Army of the Potomac Eleventh Corps - Second Division First Brigade Col. Charles R. Coster 134th. 154th. New York 27th. 73d. Pennsylvania Infantry July 1 Arrived about 2 p.m. and went into position on Cemetery Hill supporting Battery I 1st New . . . — — Map (db m11037) HM
On Howard Avenue, 0.1 miles east of Mummasburg Road, on the right when traveling east.
Army of the Potomac Eleventh Corps - Third Division First Brigade Brig. Gen. Alex. Schimmelfennig 82d Illinois, 45th. 157th. New York 61st. Ohio, 74th Pennsylvania Infantry July 1 Arrived about 1 p.m. and advanced to connect with the right of . . . — — Map (db m11089) HM
On Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling north.
Army of the Potomac Second Corps Third Division First Brigade Col. Samuel S. Carroll 14th. Indiana 4th. 8th. Ohio 7th. West Virginia Infantry July 2 Took position in the morning on right of Corps on Cemetery Ridge between the Cemetery and . . . — — Map (db m17035) HM
Near Penn Hall Drive north of West Water Street, on the right when traveling north.
"Some eighteen wounded of the 1st Corps were carried to the splendid mansion of the Professor [Baugher]. Day and night the family were unremitting in their attention to the wants of the sufferers." — David Weaver, 90th . . . — — Map (db m130279) HM
Near Steinwehr Avenue (Business U.S. 15) at South Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
Mortally wounded during Pickett's Charge, Confederate General Lewis Armistead, a Freemason, received aid and comfort from Union Captain Henry Bingham, a fellow Freemason. Their Freemasonry bond of brotherhood transcended battle lines and symbolized . . . — — Map (db m196111) HM
Near Steinwehr Avenue (State Highway 134) at Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
(Front and Back):Friend to Friend A Brotherhood Undivided (Left):Friend to Friend Masonic Memorial This monument is presented by the Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania and dedicated as a . . . — — Map (db m16908) HM
On Fairview Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
On or near this spot, Pvt. George Nixon 73rd Ohio Infty Great Grandfather of former President Richard Nixon was mortally wounded on July 2, 1863. He died on July 10, 1863 and is buried in the National Cemetery — — Map (db m218470) HM WM
On Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling north.
Nearby, Nov. 19, 1863, in dedicating the National Cemetery, Abraham Lincoln gave the address which he had written in Washington and revised after his arrival at Gettysburg the evening of November 18. — — Map (db m15129) HM
On Baltimore Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Gettysburg Address
"Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil . . . — — Map (db m75631) HM WM
On Seminary Ridge, 0.2 miles south of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling south.
After stunning victories at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville, Virginia early in May 1863, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee carried the war through Maryland, across the Mason-Dixon Line and into Pennsylvania. His infantry marched north through . . . — — Map (db m192367) HM
On Carlisle Street (Business U.S. 15) south of West Railroad Street, on the right when traveling north.
Top 50 among liberal arts colleges for return on investment within 10 years of enrollment
No. 20 in salary potential by payscale.com*
32,000+ active and global alumni network
Gettysburg College is a . . . — — Map (db m217043) HM
On West Lincoln Avenue at Carlisle Street (Pennsylvania Highway 34), on the right when traveling east on West Lincoln Avenue.
Founded in 1832 by leaders including the Rev Samuel Simon Schmucker and Thaddeus Stevens, abolitionist and drafter of the 14th Amendment. Gettysburg Office stood in the path of the Union retreat on July 1, 1863, and Pennsylvania Hall served as a . . . — — Map (db m11049) HM
On Carlisle Street (Business U.S. 15) at West Railroad Street, on the right when traveling north on Carlisle Street. Reported missing.
Built in 1858 in the fashionable Italianate Villa style, this R.R. depot and its attendant telegraph line afforded Gettysburg with modern day transportation and communication. The Battle of Gettysburg expanded its use for unanticipated purposes. On . . . — — Map (db m32429) HM
On North Hay Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Lutheran Theological Seminary is the oldest continuing graduate and professional school of the Lutheran tradition in the Americas. Its campus has long been a crossroads of history. We invite you to walk the steps of the soldiers who fought . . . — — Map (db m91301) HM
On Seminary Ridge, 0.1 miles south of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling south.
The Lutheran Theological Seminary is the oldest continuing graduate and professional school of the Lutheran tradition in the Americas. Its campus has long been a crossroads of history. We invite you to walk the steps of the soldiers who fought . . . — — Map (db m192368) HM
Constructed in 1832 under the leadership of the Reverend Samuel Simon Schmucker, the brick federal-style building was an impressive home for the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg. In July 1863, as war engulfed Gettysburg, the building . . . — — Map (db m66762) HM WM
On Lincoln Lane, on the right when traveling west.
By the Sons of Goodwill, a society of black men for the burial of the colored citizens of Gettysburg.
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Interred in this burial ground are 30 "United States Colored Troops" (USCT), Veterans of the Civil War, who were denied burial in the . . . — — Map (db m69156) HM WM
On East Confederate Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
C.S.A. Army of Northern Virginia Ewell's Corps Early's Division Gordon's Brigade 13th. 26th. 31st. 38th. 60th. 61st. Georgia Infantry July 2 After participating in the operations of July 1st at Barlow Knoll and elsewhere it took position in the . . . — — Map (db m13513) HM
On East Middle Street, on the right when traveling east.
This structure, built in 1822, served as the Methodist Church for nearly 50 years and still retains a portion of the original burial ground at the rear. After the battle, wounded were cared for here by the Catholic Sisters of Charity from nearby . . . — — Map (db m17461) HM
On East Middle Street east of Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling east.
Erected by the members of Corporal Skelly Post No. 1 Dep't. PA. G.A.R.
To the memory of their fallen comrades of Adams Co. PA from 1861 to 65 — — Map (db m217055) WM
On West Confederate Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Army of Northern Virginia Ewell's Corps Artillery Reserve Dance's Battalion Griffin's Battery The Salem Artillery Two 3 inch Rifles, Two Napoleons July 1 Reached the field too late to take part in the battle. July 2 Remained in reserve on this . . . — — Map (db m11878) HM
There is a beautiful and diverse natural habitat on Seminary Ridge. At 560 feet above sea level, the ridge is a threshold to the Blue Ridge and Appalachian Mountains to the west. The high ground that was of strategic importance in the Battle of . . . — — Map (db m66708) HM
On East Confederate Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
C.S.A. Army of Northern Virginia Ewell's Corps Early's Division Hays's Brigade 5th. 6th. 7th. 8th. 9th. Louisiana Infantry July 1 Advanced at 3 p.m. with Hoke's Brigade flanked Eleventh Corps aided in taking guns pursued retreating Union troops . . . — — Map (db m13508) HM
On Chambersburg Road (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
General Robert E. Lee and his staff planned one of America's greatest battles at this site. Almost a century later the site began offering overnight accommodations to travelers coming to pay homage to their heroes. Gutted by fire in 1896, the . . . — — Map (db m94496) HM
On Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15) south of South Street, on the right when traveling south.
Historic Farnsworth House (Sweney) was saved from demolition in 1972 by the Shultz's - who began restoration of the house and grounds, restoring it to its original 1863 appearance. Four families have occupied the house and grounds over the past two . . . — — Map (db m245447) HM WM
On Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15) south of South Street.
Celebrating our 50th year of honoring all the brave soldiers that fought and died here, that our nation, under God, has had a new birth of freedom & that our government of the people, by the people, & for the people, has not perished from the earth. . . . — — Map (db m245492) HM WM
On Lefever Street at Wainright Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Lefever Street.
"The Fire of Patriotism was Burning Me Up...My Mind Was Made Up and I was Bound to Enlist"
George T. Ulmer - 8th Maine Volunteers
America's First Music
Music has always been a significant part of the American military . . . — — Map (db m87818) HM
On East Confederate Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
C.S.A. Army of Northern Virginia Ewell's Corps Early's Division Hoke's Brigade 6th. 21st. 57th. North Carolina Infantry July 1 Advanced at 3 p.m. with Hays's Brigade flanked Eleventh Corps aided in taking two guns repulsed First Brigade Second . . . — — Map (db m202865) HM
On Steinwehr Avenue north of Long Lane, on the left when traveling north.
At 4:00pm on July 2, the 209 men of the 8th Ohio were ordered to advance and hold this position. For 24 hours the regiment was constantly engaged in “murderous” skirmishes, losing 40 men. During the bombardment on July 3, the “missiles of both . . . — — Map (db m198087) HM
On Carlisle Street (Pennsylvania Route 34) at West Railroad Street, on the right when traveling north on Carlisle Street.
The building before you, Gettysburg's iconic train station, played a key role in both misery and grandeur associated with the Battle of Gettysburg.
On June 30, 1863, even before vicious fighting began, Union cavalry Gen. John Buford established . . . — — Map (db m227770) HM
On West Confederate Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Army of Northern Virginia Hill's Corps Artillery Reserve McIntosh's Battalion Hurt's Battery Hardaway Alabama Artillery Two Whitworths and Two 3 inch Rifles July 1 The Whitworths were in position near Chambersburg Pike west of Herr's Tavern and . . . — — Map (db m11843) HM
On Baltimore Street (U.S. 15) at Wade Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Baltimore Street.
In this modest weatherboard house, constructed ca. 1820, Mary Virginia “Jennie” Wade was born on May 21, 1843. Wade, the second of six children of James and Mary Filby Wade, spent her childhood here, attending local schools and . . . — — Map (db m8169) HM
On West Confederate Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Army of Northern Virginia Hill's Corps Artillery Reserve McIntosh's Battalion Johnson's Virginia Battery Two Napoleons and Two 3 inch Rifles July 2 In position here and actively engaged under the heavy fire of Union Sharpshooters and artillery. . . . — — Map (db m11871) HM
On West Confederate Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Army of Northern Virginia Hill's Corps Artillery Reserve McIntosh's Battalion Johnson's Virginia Battery Two Napoleons and Two 3 inch Rifles July 1 In position on hill near Fairfield Road west of Willoughby Run. Not engaged though under fire and . . . — — Map (db m11873) HM
On Chambersburg Pike (U.S. 30) west of Seminary Ridge, on the left when traveling east.
"On every side the passion, rage and frenzy of fearless men or reckless boys devoted to slaughter or doomed to death! The same sun that a day before had been shining to cure the wheat-sheaves of the harvest of peace, now glared to . . . — — Map (db m99768) HM
On Chambersburg Pike (U.S. 30) west of Seminary Ridge, on the right when traveling west.
"Three more acres or less on which are erected a one and a half story stone dwelling house and frame stable … directed and sold and struck off the same unto Thaddeus Stevens, trustee of Mary Thompson, for the sum of sixteen . . . — — Map (db m99848) HM
On Chambersburg Pike (Route 30), on the right when traveling west.
"There was no use in fighting any longer. The enemy had deployed and we were trapped. The town was before us, the enemy on either side, and behind us."
—Col. John Musser, 143rd Pennsylvania Infantry
On Chambersburg Pike (U.S. 30) west of Seminary Ridge, on the right when traveling west.
"This house was within the Rebel lines. Occupying an elevated position from which the Federal lines could be seen with a field glass, and being at a safe distance from our guns, it was selected by General Lee and his staff as his . . . — — Map (db m100012) HM
On Seminary Ridge Drive just south of Chambersburg Pike (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling south.
In mid-July 1863, Mathew Brady and his crew set up a stereoscopic, wet-plate camera here and recorded what is arguably the most iconic of all Civil War photographs. The photo had been widely reproduced for more than a century when historian William . . . — — Map (db m105962) HM
On Chambersburg Road (U.S. 30) at Seminary Ridge, on the right when traveling west on Chambersburg Road.
The foundation in front of you is all that remains of Casper Henry Dustman’s antebellum barn, a building that stood here during the Battle of Gettysburg. Typical of barns in this area, the wood-framed section was larger than the foundation, which . . . — — Map (db m118902) HM
On Chambersburg Road (U.S. 30) at Seminary Ridge, on the left when traveling west on Chambersburg Road.
In the summer of 1863, Alexander Riggs and his family lived in a house that stood before you, directly across the Chambersburg Pike from Mary Thompson’s. Like most of Gettysburg’s dwellings, the Riggs house was caught up in the whirlwind of battle, . . . — — Map (db m118903) HM
On West Confederate Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Army of Northern Virginia Hill's Corps Heth's Division Garnett's Battalion Lewis's Battery The Lewis Artillery Two 3 inch Rifles and Two Napoleons July 1 One of the rifles at 3.30 p.m. relieved one of Pegram's guns on the ridge west of Herr's . . . — — Map (db m11880) HM
On Hanover Road (State Highway 116) at 6th Street on Hanover Road.
Army of Northern Virginia 2nd Corps Headquarters Lieut. General Richard S. Ewell ——— Divisions Major Genl. Jubal A. Early Major Genl. Edward Johnson Major Genl. R.E. Rodes July 1,2,3,4,5, 1863 — — Map (db m10876) HM
Established in 1867 by the Sons of Good Will for the proper burial of Gettysburg’s African American citizens and Civil War veterans. Some thirty members of the US Colored Troops are buried here, having been denied burial in the National Cemetery . . . — — Map (db m31189) HM
On Long Lane just north of Lincoln Lane, on the right when traveling north.
Four months after the Battle of Gettysburg, President Abraham Lincoln spoke at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery. His Gettysburg Address, perhaps the single most famous speech in American history, described a "new birth of freedom" . . . — — Map (db m31242) HM
On Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling north.
(Front):Born - February-14-1824 Died - February-9-1886 Major-General Winfield Scott Hancock United States Army (Back): Cadet U.S.M.A. July 1, 1840. Brevet Second Lieut. 6th U.S. Infantry July 1, 1844. Second Lieut. June 18, 1846. . . . — — Map (db m16972) HM
On Baltimore Street (U.S. 15) at Wade Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Baltimore Street.
A heroine of the Battle of Gettysburg was born in this house
---------------------- May 21, 1843 This tablet was unveiled by her sister Georgia Wade McClellan May 21, 1922
Middle Plaque:
Historic Gettysburg Birthplace Jenny Wade 1820 . . . — — Map (db m8166) HM
