On S Queen Street at E Fleet Street, on the right when traveling north on S Queen Street.
This old stone marked the grave of John Abbott, son of towns founder. Since 1763, in a fence row at upper end of town at a site 128 ft east of Abbott Street 35 feet south of Water Street. Moved to this place in 1976 to make way for a parking lot — — Map (db m118927) HM
On King Street (U.S. 30) at Queen Street (State Highway 194) on King Street.
The Lincoln Highway was the first coast-to-coast highway built in 1913. A group of visionary businessmen from the automotive industry, led by Henry B. Joy and Carl Fisher, formed the Lincoln Highway Association. The Association successfully . . . — — Map (db m167234) HM
On South High Street at Chambersburg Street, on the right when traveling south on South High Street.
Arendtsville serves as serves as a Gateway to South Mountain and its earliest history was connected to the Native American tribes who hunted its rich forestlands. Various artifacts and arrowheads can still be found along local streams in the . . . — — Map (db m159861) HM
On South High Street north of Chambersburg Street, on the right when traveling south.
Agriculture has always been a part of the culture of the South Mountain area. Settlers were originally drawn to a wild land to cultivate the soils and raise crops, and today agricultural and community leaders to work together to inspire a new . . . — — Map (db m284665) HM
On South High Street at Chambersburg Street, on the right when traveling south on South High Street.
"Don't let forest land area fall below 15 percent of the state's surface; save land with trees, for the air we breathe, to protect watersheds, and for future timber. Stop wasting and burning ripe trees."
The rising hills you see . . . — — Map (db m159875) HM
On South High Street at Chambersburg Street, on the right when traveling south on South High Street.
The Historic South Mountain Fruit Belt encompasses about 20,000 acres and forms a fertile crescent (half moon shape) covering the southeastern slopes of South Mountain in the western half of Adams County. The soils are deep, well drained and . . . — — Map (db m159877) HM
On South Main Street, on the left when traveling north.
In the early hours of July 24, 1845, five men left their horses at Myers' Tavern, got into a wagon, and proceeded north to Bear Mountain. There they entered the cabin where Kitty Payne and her children slept, forced them into the wagon at . . . — — Map (db m38972) HM
On Chambersburg Street at Apple Lane, on the left when traveling west on Chambersburg Street.
This historical hidden treasure
was once owned by the Ambassador
from Mexico to the United States and
was visited by
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt
on the eve of his Gettysburg Address in 1938. — — Map (db m242301) HM
On South Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 34) just south of East York Street ( Route 234), on the left when traveling south.
The Historic
Thomas Bros. Country Store
Biglerville, PA.
Est. 1909
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.
— — Map (db m159880) HM
On South University Drive 0.4 miles north of West York Street ( Route 234), on the right when traveling north.
Founded in 1918, FREC was established in response to management challenges faced by Pennsylvania fruit growers. Originally located in Arendtsville, the center moved here in 1971. Groundbreaking research has been conducted at . . . — — Map (db m192372) HM
On Chambersburg Road (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling east.
Surveyed in 1766. Named for an estate in England. The Manor was about 6 miles wide and 12 miles long with the southern boundary at present Mason-Dixon Line. It was the second largest reserved estate of the Penns in Pennsylvania. The western boundary . . . — — Map (db m11623) HM
On Cashtown Road 0.3 miles east of New Road, on the right when traveling east.
Pennsylvania is well known for its beautiful farming country, fruit belts and unique barns. Many are located along the historic Lincoln Highway route. The Round Barn is one of the more unique examples.
Considered an "endangered species," . . . — — Map (db m167237) HM
To the Glory of God, St. John Neumann, then Bishop of Philadelphia, laid the original cornerstone of St. Joseph's Church on July 31, 1859. The church was completed the following year through the work of Rev. Basil A. Shorb, founding pastor. This . . . — — Map (db m130320) HM
On Cavalry Field Road (Gregg Avenue), on the right when traveling west.
(Around the Base): First Brigade Second Division Cavalry Corps Army of the Potomac (Back Inscription):July 2nd 1863 Reached the field at noon from Hanover engaged dismounted a Confederate brigade of infantry on Brinkerhoff's Ridge from . . . — — Map (db m9273) HM
On Chambersburg Road (Old U.S. 30) at High Street, on the right when traveling west on Chambersburg Road.
After a stunning victory at Chancellorsville in May 1863, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee led the Army of Northern Virginia through Maryland into Pennsylvania, marching east to threaten Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. The Army . . . — — Map (db m27034) HM
On Chambersburg Road (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling west.
Crossing South Mountain from Chambersburg, Gen. Hill's Corps of Lee's army assembled here on June 29-30, 1863. On July 1, his advance guard moved up from near Marsh Creek and met Union Troops west of Gettysburg. — — Map (db m5814) HM
On Chambersburg Road 0.1 miles west of High Street, on the right when traveling west.
Army of Northern Virginia
Stuart's Cavalry Division
Imboden's Brigade
18th. Virginia Cavalry, 62nd. Virginia Infantry
Virginia Partisan Rangers and Virginia Battery
July 3 Command guarding trains.
Reached the field at noon and . . . — — Map (db m253222) HM
On Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) at Buchanan Valley Road (State Route 234), on the right when traveling east on Lincoln Highway.
In 1758, during the French & Indian War, a party of French soldiers and Shawnee took Mary Jemison from her home 3 miles north of here. Although most of her family and neighbors were killed, Mary was adopted by two Seneca women. Jemison lived with . . . — — Map (db m11620) HM
On Church Road south of Buchanan Valley Road, on the right when traveling north.
During the French and Indian War, Mary Jemison was kidnapped from this valley on April 5, 1758 by a band of Frenchmen and Shawnee Indians. Taken to Fort Duquesne, now Pittsburgh, she was adopted by Seneca Indians who named her "Deh-Ge-Wa-Nus." In . . . — — Map (db m121191) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 30) 0.2 miles west of High Street, on the right when traveling west.
The historic Cashtown Inn has been offering lodging and dining to weary travelers since the turn of the 19th Century. Roads were important to town development, just as the automobile was important to their prosperity. As roads brought travelers . . . — — Map (db m167235) HM
On West King Street (Pennsylvania Route 234) east of 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Historic Gettysburg
Lion and the Lamb
1810
Adams County
Honored 1990
This property has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m217257) HM
On East Locust Street east of Stoner Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
You are looking at an M60-A3 tank. I arrived at the Richard J. Gross VFW Post 8896 on March 25, 1997. M60 tanks were in service from 1960 to 1997 for the U.S. military. I'm here due to the hard work and dedication of Past Commander Peter Kopp. — — Map (db m224435) HM
On West King Street (State Highway 234) at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east on West King Street.
Built ca. 1790 by David Studebaker, carpenter, farmer, and minister. He was related to the family that later built wagons and automobiles. The house is privately maintained as a museum. — — Map (db m11638) HM
On East Locust Street east of Stoner Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
U.S. Navy F-14 Tomcat No. 162916 was delivered to the Richard J. Gross Post #8896 Veterans of Foreign Wars on February 15, 2007. This was accomplished due to the hard work and dedication of Past Commander Gary L. Kopp.
Dedication services . . . — — Map (db m224433) HM WM
On Main Street (State Highway 116) at Miller Street on Main Street.
First Corps marched from Gettysburg to Emmitsburg. Fifth Corps from Marsh Run to Moritz's Cross-Roads. Sixth Corps from Fairfield to Emmitsburg except the Third brigade, Second Division which in conjunction with the First Brigade, Second Cavalry . . . — — Map (db m10770) HM
On West Main Street (State Highway 116) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
After Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee's stunning victory at Chancellorsville in May 1863, he led the Army of Northern Virginia west to the Shenandoah Valley, then north through central Maryland and across the Mason-Dixon Line into . . . — — Map (db m280011) HM
On Main Street (State Highway 116), on the right when traveling south.
Wounded of the Sixth U.S. Cavalry and Sixth Virginia Cavalry C.S.A. were cared for in this church building after a severe engagement that took place two miles north of here on July 3, 1863. — — Map (db m10773) HM
On Steelman Street, on the right when traveling north.
This "fire gong" came from the Fairfield farm of
Harry E. Brown
1874-1951
Volunteer Fireman
Church leader
Civic elder
School Board president
First "Pennsylvania Master Farmer" of Adams County (1935)
Given in memory by his grandsons
Thomas . . . — — Map (db m103690) HM
On East Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 116) just east of North Miller Street, on the right when traveling west.
This bell is from St. John's United Church of Christ which united with Zion Lutheran to form a new congregation in 1968, St. John Lutheran Church. It is a reminder of God's call to the faithful to worship in this region and a symbol of Christian . . . — — Map (db m159858) HM
On Fairfield Road (State Highway 116) at Iron Springs Road (County Route 3014), on the right when traveling south on Fairfield Road.
Begun in 1836 by the State of Pennsylvania, largely through the efforts of Thaddeus Stevens. The meandering railroad's nickname was provided by its opponents. It was put up for sale in 1842. Just west of here stands its granite stone viaduct. — — Map (db m10767) HM
On Old Waynesboro Road north of Iron Springs Road, on the left when traveling north.
On June 22, 1863, a skirmish erupted at Monterey Pass when Company D of the 4th Virginia Cavalry attacked portions of Union cavalry under the command of Captain Robert Bell, Captain Samuel Randall, and several members of the Gettysburg Home Guard. . . . — — Map (db m148604) HM
On Jacks Mountain Road near Zoo Road, on the right when traveling south.
The Jacks Mountain Road Covered Bridge has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m136403) HM
On Old Waynesboro Road at Iron Springs Road, on the right when traveling north on Old Waynesboro Road.
Fountain Dale is located between Jack's Mountain and Beard's Hill, and is also connected to two major mountain gaps, Monterey Pass and Fairfield Gap, which would prove to be fighting ground all of it's own. Troops on both sides needed to keep the . . . — — Map (db m8512) HM
On 1340 Old Waynesboro Road, on the right when traveling south.
On the morning of July 4, Union General Judson Kilpatrick's Cavalry Division consisting of General George Custer and Colonel Nathaniel Richmond's Brigades were ordered from Gettysburg to attack the wagon trains that were moving on the road between . . . — — Map (db m30968) HM
On Old Waynesboro Road north of Iron Springs Road, on the left when traveling north.
On the afternoon of July 4, Union General Judson Kilpatrick left Emmitsburg with three brigades of cavalry, supported by three batteries of rifled artillery. Kilpatrick was ordered to locate and attack a Confederate wagon train that was moving over . . . — — Map (db m104827) HM
On Steelman Marker Road at Topper Road (Local Route 312), on the right when traveling north on Steelman Marker Road.
Indian trader and interpreter of Maryland and Pennsylvania. First settler in this valley. Born of Swedish parents along the Delaware. This tablet erected by Liberty Twp. and Fairfield Area Bicentennial Cmte. First Marker Placed in 1924 by . . . — — Map (db m29543) HM
On Jacks Mountain Road at Old Waynesboro Road, on the right when traveling north on Jacks Mountain Road.
At this site, on December 8, 1842, the Lutheran Church of Fountaindale was consecrated by pastor Solomon Sentman. The church was built on land owned by Joseph and Isaac Baugher, and previously owned by Daniel Sprenkle. In 1842, there were 55 . . . — — Map (db m134154) HM
On Biglerville Road (Pennsylvania Route 34) at Goldenville Road, on the right when traveling north on Biglerville Road.
George Washington returning from expedition to quell Whiskey Insurrection spent the night Ό mile west of here at Russells Tavern — — Map (db m67676) HM
On Biglerville Road (Pennsylvania Route 34) at Goldenville Road, on the left when traveling north on Biglerville Road.
The original building in which George Washington lodged in October, 1794, while engaged in quelling the Whiskey Rebellion is standing just west within view of this point. — — Map (db m63676) HM
Near Water Works Road at Pumping Station Road, on the left when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
Built for the County by workers under David Stoner in 1852, the Sachs Bridge is an Adams County landmark. It was crossed by both armies during the battle of Gettysburg in 1863, and carried parts of the Army of Northern Virginia as it retreated. . . . — — Map (db m170489) HM
On South Reynolds Avenue 0.1 miles north of Stone-Meredith Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Union General John Reynolds rushed his First Corps to the aid of General John Buford's cavalry. Riding at the head of his command, he led the Midwesterners of the Iron Brigade into this woodlot as the advancing Confederates opened fire. Spurring his . . . — — Map (db m195834) HM
On Sykes Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
On the afternoon of July 2, 1863 Union General Gouverneur K. Warren found Little Round Top undefended. He quickly sent his staff to find troops to defend this vital position. General George Sykes, commanding the 5th Corps, agreed to send a brigade . . . — — Map (db m181492) HM
Near West Confederate Avenue 1.1 miles south of West Middle Street ( Route 116).
Confederate General Robert E. Lee gambled and lost. Pickett's Charge on July 3, a decisive defeat, ended three days of fighting. Total casualties of 51,000--23,000 Union and 28,000 Confederate--devastated both sides. Lee prepared for a Union attack . . . — — Map (db m196005) HM
Second best, he didn't want.
Robert Hartley, herdsman
Cattle housed in the show barn (in front of you) lived in bovine luxury. Designed in 1957 for Eisenhowers Angus show herd, the . . . — — Map (db m64403) HM
On Crawford Avenue (Driveway to John Weikert Farm), on the right when traveling north.
(Front):102d Pennsylvania Infantry. 3d Brigade, 3d Division, 6th Corps. (Left): July 1. The Regiment was detailed at Manchester to guard trains to Westminster. At the latter place a detachment of 3 officers and 100 men was sent to . . . — — Map (db m16599) WM
On Robinson Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
(Front):104th New York Infantry, (Wadsworth Guards) First Brigade. Second Division. First Corps. (Right):Casualties; 11 killed. 81 wounded, 92 captured and missing. (Left):Regiment raised at Geneseo, and Troy, N.Y. Organized at . . . — — Map (db m15432) WM
On Emmitsburg Road (Business U.S. 15) at United States Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Emmitsburg Road.
(Front):105th Pennsylvania Infantry 1st Brig. 1st Div. 3d Corps. July 2nd Position from 2 to 4 p.m. Moved across the Emmitsburg Road. Being outflanked the regiment changed front facing south and formed line along the lane at right angles to . . . — — Map (db m17419) HM WM
On Slocum Avenue at Geary Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Slocum Avenue.
(Front):3rd Brigade 1st Division 12th Corps 107th N.Y. Infantry (Back):Occupied this position On the morning of July 2d. Withdrawn at 4 p.m. and sent to near Little Round Top returning during the night found these works in possession . . . — — Map (db m13596) HM WM
On Howard Avenue 0.5 miles east of Carlisle Road ( Highway 34), on the right when traveling east.
(Front):107th Ohio Infantry 2nd Brigade 1st Division 11th Corps This memorial is dedicated by the surviving members of the regiment to their fallen comrades Ohio's Token of Gratitude (Back):The 107th Ohio Infantry left Emmittsburg . . . — — Map (db m61172) HM WM
On Doubleday Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
(Front):107th Penna. Infantry 1st. Brig. 2d. Div. 1st Corps July 1. The Regiment fought here from 1 p.m. until the Corps retired and then took position on the left of Cemetery Hill. In the evening of the 2d. moved to the left to support the . . . — — Map (db m15406) HM WM
On Hancock Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
The 107th Regiment Pennsylvania Infantry occupied this position during a part of July 2nd 1863. Went into action July 1st with 255 officers and men lost during the three days in killed wounded and missing 165 officers and men. — — Map (db m14542) HM WM
On Hancock Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
(Front and around the last step):108th N.Y. Infty 2nd Brig. 3rd Div. 2nd Corps July 2 & 3. 1863 (Back):108th N.Y. InftyOccupied this position July 2 & 3 1863, supporting Battery I, 1 U.S. Art. during the artillery duel on the afternoon . . . — — Map (db m14537) HM WM
On Slocum Avenue at Geary Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Slocum Avenue.
(Front):109th Panna. Infantry. 2d Brigade, 2nd Division, 12th Corps July 1. 2. 3. 1863 (Left): July 1st. The regiment arrived within two miles of Gettysburg about 5 p.m. and took position on the left of the Baltimore Pike. July 2d. . . . — — Map (db m13827) HM WM
On Hancock Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
(Front):10th New York Infantry (National Zouaves) 2d Brigade, 3d Division, 2d Corps. July 3d 1863. (Back):Mustered In April 27th, 1861. At N.Y. City, For 2 Years. Mustered Out May 7th, 1863. Re-organized As 10th Battalion New York . . . — — Map (db m14865) HM WM
On DeTrobriand Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
(Front):July 2nd the Regiment fought on this line from 4 until 6 o'clock p.m. July 3rd supported batteries on Cemetery Hill 110th Panna. Infantry (Left):Present at Gettysburg 152 Killed and died of wounds 16 men Wounded 6 officers . . . — — Map (db m15639) HM WM
On Hancock Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
(Front):111th New York Infantry. 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division 2nd Corps. (Back):111th New York Infantry Arrived early morning July 2nd 1863, position near Ziegler's Grove. Went to relief of 3rd Corps in afternooon; took this position . . . — — Map (db m14566) HM WM
On Slocum Avenue at Geary Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Slocum Avenue.
(Front):111th. Penna. Infantry 2d Brigade 2d Division 12th Corps (Left): The Regiment built these works. In the evening of July 2 it was withdrawn with the Brigade, and returning during the night found the enemy in the works. Assisted . . . — — Map (db m13706) HM WM
On Emmitsburg Road (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling south.
(Front):
114. Penn'a Vols. Inf'y. Erected by the surviving members of 114. Regt. Penna. Vols. to mark the position held by that organization on the second day of the memorable battle fought on this field. The 1,2, & 3. days of July A.D. . . . — — Map (db m17435) HM WM
On Hancock Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
114th Regiment Penna. Infantry Capt. Edward R. Bowen Commanding 1st Brigade, 1st Division 3d Corps July 3d 1863 3 p.m. Collis Zouaves — — Map (db m14866) WM
On DeTrobriand Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
(Front):July 2nd this Regiment detached from the Brigade engaged the enemy here at 4:30 p.m. July 3rd in position with Division on left centre of the line present at Gettysburg 182. Killed 3. Wounded 18. Missing 3. 115th Pennsylvania . . . — — Map (db m15668) HM WM
On Howard Avenue at Carlisle Road ( Highway 34), on the right when traveling east on Howard Avenue.
(Front): 119th N.Y. Infty. 2nd Brig. 3rd Div. 11th Corps July 1, 1863 (Back):The State of New York dedicates this monument to the officers and soldiers of the 119th Regiment N.Y. Inf'ty. who, as patriotic citizens obeyed the summons of . . . — — Map (db m11170) WM
On Howe Avenue at Taneytown Road ( Road 194), on the right when traveling west on Howe Avenue.
(Front):Formed line afternoon of July 2nd in rear of ridge to right of little round top morning of the 3rd moved to this position afternoon marched to rear of left centre thence to face of Round Top. 119th. Penna. Infantry 3rd. Brig. 1st. . . . — — Map (db m9991) WM
On Emmitsburg Road (Business U.S. 15) at Sickles Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Emmitsburg Road.
1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 3rd Corps
Upon this spot stood the 11th Mass. Regt. during the second day battle of Gettysburg July 2, 1863 26 were killed 93 were wounded and 10 missing. Assisted by the state and generous friends, the survivors of the . . . — — Map (db m17331) HM WM
On West Confederate Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
(Front):Davis' Brigade - Heth's Division A.P. Hill's Corps Army of Northern Virginia Confederate States of America Afternoon July 2 - July 4, 1863 (Back):The 11th Mississippi Infantry Regiment, under the command of Col. Francis M. . . . — — Map (db m11596) HM WM
On Emmitsburg Road (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling north.
(Right Side):11th New Jersey Vols. Col. Robert McAllister 1st Brig. 2d Div. 3d Corps July 2, 1863 Mustered in Aug. 18, 1862 Mustered out July 1865 Engaged in 29 battles erected by State of New Jersey 1888 (Left Side):This stone marks . . . — — Map (db m17334) HM WM
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