On Hanover Road (State Highway 194) at Christ Reformed Church Road (County Route 2023), on the right when traveling south on Hanover Road.
Known as "Mother of Reformed Churches" of this region. Congregation organized, May 1747, marking settlement of German pioneers in southern part of Conewago Valley. Section of present building erected, 1798. Many notable persons lie buried in the . . . — — Map (db m10848) HM
In the years before the Civil War, Virginia’s laws restricted free blacks and also tightened the legal grip on slaves. Some blacks, however, struggled through the system to freedom, just as many slaves wended their way to Union lines during the . . . — — Map (db m31191) HM
On York Road (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling east.
Four miles south of New Oxford. Original Jesuit chapel built 1787 still in use and one of oldest in the United States. The mission was founded 1730. First Sacred Heart church in Pennsylvania. — — Map (db m44548) HM
On Old Harrisburg Road (County Route 3001) at Heidlersburg Road (Pennsylvania Route 234), on the right when traveling south on Old Harrisburg Road.
Gen. Rodes' Confederate troops, returning from Carlisle to join Lee's army, camped here the night of June 30. The next morning, July 1, they marched west toward Biglerville, then known as Middletown. — — Map (db m10842) 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 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 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 West High Street, on the left when traveling west.
The stream you are looking at is known as Stevens Run. This 2.2 mile Pennsylvania stream, sometimes dry, is a tributary of Rock Creek and part of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. It originates on the Gettysburg battlefield to the south (your right) . . . — — Map (db m198481) 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 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
Pennsylvania's Most Historic Bridge
the 100-foot bridge was built by workers under David Stoner between 1852 and 1854, with its design being based on the truss-lattice support designs of Connecticut architect and civil engineer Ithiel Town. . . . — — Map (db m257387) HM
On State Street 0.1 miles west of Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
Jonathan Wright (1782-1855) and his wife Mary Bateman Wright (1787-1866) moved with their five children from Menallen, Adams County, Pennsylvania, in 1814 and built this Federal style house. Using skills acquired from his father, Joel Wright, a . . . — — Map (db m26547) 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 Baltimore Pike (Pennsylvania Route 97) just west of Mud College Road.
Pleasant Grove School
"Mud College"
circa 1869
has been placed on the
National Register of
Historic Places
by the
United States Department
of the Interior — — Map (db m147274) 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 North Hay Street at Elm Street, on the right when traveling south on North Hay Street.
Beginning in the late 17th century, large waves of European settlers flooded into William Penn's colony in pursuit of opportunity and religious freedom. By the early 19th century, American Lutheran leaders realized that an institution dedicated . . . — — Map (db m66662) HM
On Ayres Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
(Around Top Crown)30th Infantry 1st Pennsylvania Reserves (Around Lower Step):1st Brigade 3d Division 5th Corps Co. K Recruited at Gettysburg (Front):Present at Gettysburg 26 officers & 418 men Killed & died of wounds 13 men . . . — — Map (db m15766) HM WM
Near Emmitsburg Road (Business U.S. 15) 0.2 miles south of South Confederate Avenue.
After stunning victories at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville, Virginia, early in May 1863, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee carried the war north to Pennsylvania. After more than three weeks of marching through the Shenandoah Valley and western . . . — — Map (db m26410) HM
On West 18th Street at Baynard Boulevard on West 18th Street.
African American Medal of Honor Recipients Memorial
The Medal of Honor takes its place in our country as the highest award for military valor. The honor, awarded by the President in the name of Congress, may only be accorded an . . . — — Map (db m173924) HM WM
Near Christian Road south of Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling south.
Catoosa County holds the distinction of having more active servicemen die within its boundaries than any other county in America apart from Adams County, Pennsylvania, where the Battle of Gettysburg occurred in July of 1863. The total number of . . . — — Map (db m213029) HM
On Long Lane at Lincoln Lane, on the right when traveling south on Long Lane.
About the Art
Monumental Stories is a dedication to the History, Heritage, and Honor of the African American community of Gettysburg, PA, and the United States Colored Troops (USCT).
The art is designed to communicate an everlasting . . . — — Map (db m67395) HM WM
On Horner Road just south of Mason Dixon Road, on the right when traveling north.
Historic Gettysburg
A.L. Horner
Homestead
1819
Adams County,
Honored 1987
This property
is listed in the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Erected by . . . — — Map (db m192380) HM
Near Taneytown Road (State Highway 134), on the right when traveling north.
Prelude to Gettysburg
One of the great debates of our Country's history and legacy is what scholars call "the two Civil Wars": the first a matter of campaigns, generals, and troop movements and the second focusing on the ways that the great . . . — — Map (db m11746) HM
On Queen Street (State Highway 97) at King Street (State Highway 194), on the right when traveling north on Queen Street.
The coming of the Littlestown Railroad in 1858 brought growth and a new life to Littlestown. The railroad ran E-W along Cemetery Street and was extended west to Frederick, MD, in 1872. It was not uncommon for Littlestown citizens to leave . . . — — Map (db m10852) HM
On Front Street east of Court Street, on the right when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
Introduction
The idea of painting murals on the floodwall first occurred to lifetime residents Dr. Louis R. and Ava Chaboudy in 1992 after viewing outdoor murals in Steubenville, Ohio. An ad hoc committee was formed and the decision was made . . . — — Map (db m165684) 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 Spruce Street east of 38th Parallel Place, on the left when traveling east.
This memorial commemorates the struggle and pain of those Irish who fled their homeland in the face of a hunger of catastrophic proportions. It celebrates their courage and honors them for opening the door for others. Their story springs from . . . — — Map (db m102406) HM
On Main Street (Maryland Route 140) west of St. Joseph's Lane, on the right when traveling west.
John Armstrong, of Emmitsburg, is considered to be one of the foremost artisans of the American long rifle. He produced these elegant guns from 1793-1840 and was known to be a perfectionist in his craftsmanship. John Armstrong was born 1772, in . . . — — Map (db m262638) HM
Near North Hardin Road (County Route 110) 0.1 miles north of Hardin Alt Road, on the right when traveling north.
This doughnut-shaped mound with an inner ditch was probably built by
the Adena people who lived here between 1000 B.C. and A.D. 100. Its
exact function is not known, but it may have been ceremonial.
The Adena practiced some crude farming, . . . — — Map (db m166807) HM
On South Queen Street at East King Street, on the right when traveling north on South Queen Street.
Littlestown is situated at the intersection of the Old Monocacy Road (opened in 1736) and the Baltimore to Pittsburgh Road, (1770) later known as the Gettysburg and Petersburg Turnpike. The Old Monocacy Road was the road between Wrightsville, PA . . . — — Map (db m303344) HM
Thin black lines indicate changes in relevance. Between each pair of lines entries are ordered geographically but all have the same relevance.
* Inflectional forms of words are their plurals, singulars, and possessives as well as gramatical tenses and similar variations.
