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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Gettysburg is the county seat for Adams County
Gettysburg is in Adams County
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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
Since the founding of Gettysburg this has been the site of successive inns -- Scott's Tavern, The Indian Queen, The Franklin House and the McClellan House, which Col. John McClellan and his family operated prior, during and after the battle. The . . . — — Map (db m28689) 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 Seminary Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
This site was part of the Manor of Maske warranted by John, Richard, and Thomas Penn Proprietors of Pennsylvania June 18, 1741 Surveyed January 17-30, 1766 Containing 43,500 acres (Around the edges are the survey annotations): North 3842 . . . — — Map (db m15305) 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
Near Baltimore Street (Pennsylvania Route 97), on the right when traveling south.
Jennie Wade Aged 20 yrs. 2 mos killed July 3, 1863 while making bread for the Union soldiers. < Right of Monument: > What soever God willeth must be though a Nation mourn. < Left of Monument: > With a courage born of loyalty, she hath done . . . — — Map (db m37949) HM
On West Confederate Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Army of Northern Virginia Hill's Corps Heth's Division Garnett's Battalion Maurin's Battery The Donaldsville Artillery One 10 pounder Parrott, Two 3 inch Rifles July 1 About 3.30 p.m. relieved some of Pegram's guns whose ammunition was exhausted . . . — — Map (db m11879) HM
On West Confederate Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
C.S.A. Army of Northern Virginia Hill's Corps Artillery Reserve McIntosh's Battalion Johnson's, Rice's, Hurt's, and Wallace's Batteries Six Napoleons, Two Whitworths, Eight 3 inch Rifles July 1 - 4 The Battalion was actively engaged on each of . . . — — Map (db m11853) HM
On Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15) just south of West Middle Street (Pennsylvania Route 116), on the right when traveling south.
1. The 30th day of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and those bodies now lie in this . . . — — Map (db m241702) HM WM
Near Penn Hall Drive north of West Water Street, on the right when traveling north.
Miller Hall
1882
The First Chapter House
erected by the
Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity,
and the first college fraternity house
in the
State of Pennsylvania — — Map (db m130281) 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 Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling south.
(Front):To the officers and soldiers of the State of New York who fell in the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1, 2, 3, 1863, many of whom are here buried, this monument is erected by a grateful commonwealth. Official return of casualties in . . . — — Map (db m204281) HM
On York Street (U.S. 30) at Carlisle Street (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling west on York Street.
First courthouse for Adams County stood in old Center Square from 1804 to 1859. The land for the Square was given by James Gettys. — — Map (db m32472) HM
On Chambersburg Street (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling east.
Family home of Dr. Lawrence Hill 1851 – 1957. July – 1863 Supply depot of Northern Army for temporary hospital in Christ Lutheran Church. — — Map (db m67675) HM
On Legion Alley, 0.1 miles east of Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15), on the left when traveling east.
Buried in this historic cemetery
are some of the pioneer organizers
of Methodism in Adams County.
To these and others known only to God,
the Congregation of the Gettysburg
United Methodist Church
dedicate this monument
October 1990 . . . — — Map (db m96250) HM
On Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling north.
This is the 1863 site of the COMPILER newspaper office, Gettysburg's weekly "voice" of the Democratic party, and the home of its outspoken publisher Henry Stahle. During the Battle of Gettysburg Stahle took into his home a badly . . . — — Map (db m18056) HM
On Carlisle Street (Business U.S. 15) south of West Lincoln Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
[Front]
President Abraham Lincoln Signing the
Emancipation Proclamation
January 1, 1863
[Back]
"The one victory we can ever call complete will be that one which proclaims that there is not a slave on the face of . . . — — Map (db m130278) HM
On Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15) at East High Street, on the right when traveling north on Baltimore Street.
(top):
Abraham Lincoln attended services at this church on November 19, 1863, the day he dedicated the National Cemetery and delivered his Gettysburg Address. The pew he occupied has been retained in the sanctuary.
(lower): . . . — — Map (db m19248) HM
On Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15) at York Street (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north on Baltimore Street.
Commissioned by the Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania, J. Seward Johnson, Jr.'s Return Visit is the most true-to-life statue of Abraham Lincoln ever created. An 1865 cast of Lincoln's face by Clark Mills, and an 1860 cast of Lincoln's . . . — — Map (db m32493) HM
On Chambersburg Road (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling east.
In Memoriam. Rev. Horation S. Howell Chaplain. 90th Penn'a Vols, was cruelly shot dead on these church steps on the afternoon of July 1st 1863. "He delivereth me from mine enemies; Yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me." 18th . . . — — Map (db m17962) HM
On West Confederate Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Army of Northern Virginia Hill's Corps Artillery Reserve McIntosh's Battalion Rice's Battery Danville Virginia Artillery Four Napoleons July 1 In position near Chambersburg Pike west of Herr's Tavern and firing when Union forces were visible. . . . — — Map (db m11854) HM
On West Confederate Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Army of Northern Virginia Hill's Corps Artillery Reserve McIntosh's Battalion Rice's Battery Danville Virginia Artillery Four Napoleons July 2 Two guns took position here and were actively engaged under the heavy fire of Union Sharpshooters and . . . — — Map (db m11857) HM
On Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling north.
(Front):Ricketts' Battery 1st Penna. Light Artillery Penna. Reserve Corps (Back):Present at Gettysburg Consolidated Battery F & G 3 officers & 141 men Killed & died of wounds 7 men Wounded 1 officer & 13 men Captured or missing 3 men . . . — — Map (db m17206) HM
On North Stratton Street, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to the memory of
William A. Beales • Horace M. Bushman
Who made the Supreme Sacrifice in World War II and in Honor of our Fellow Firemen who served in the Armed Forces of their Country
World War I
William B. Eckenrode . . . — — Map (db m76465) WM
On West Middle Street (Pennsylvania Route 116) west of Plank Alley, on the left when traveling west.
You are standing where the Round Top spur of the Gettysburg & Harrisburg Railroad (GHRR) passed by on the way to Little Round Top. The spur, shown on the map as a green line, was constructed between April and June 1884. From where you are standing, . . . — — Map (db m132802) HM
Near Reynolds Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Army of Northern Virginia Ewell's Corps Artillery Reserve 1st Virginia Artillery Hupp's Battery Salem Virginia Artillery Two 3 inch Rifles - Two Napoleons July 1 The Battery reached the field too late to participate in the engagement of the day. . . . — — Map (db m17992) HM
Founder of the Lutheran Theological Seminary and nearby Gettysburg College, Samuel Simon Schmucker (1799-1873) guided the school through its early years and the tumultuous Civil War period. Intelligent, energetic, well educated, and deeply pious, . . . — — Map (db m66668) HM
On Seminary Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
1832 Oldest standing building in America for Lutheran Theological Education 1863 Civil War hospital & lookout station 1961 Home of Adams County Historical Society — — Map (db m15304) HM
On Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15) south of Breckenridge Street, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
This 1860 home was the wartime residence of George and Hettie Schriver. The cellar housed Schriver's Saloon and Ten-pin Alley.
At the time of the battle, George was away serving in Cole's cavalry. In the early afternoon of July 1st, Hettie . . . — — Map (db m89163) HM
On Taneytown Road / Washington Street (State Highway 134), on the right when traveling south.
Army of the Potomac Eleventh Corps Second Brigade Second Brigade Col. Orland Smith 33d. Massachusetts 138th. New York 55th. 73. Ohio Infantry July 1 Arrived 2 p.m. and went into position on Cemetery Hill in line behind stone walls along . . . — — Map (db m16898) HM
On Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling north.
Army of the Potomac Eleventh Corps Brig. General Adolph Von Steinwehr First Brigade Col. Charles R. Coster Second Brigade Col. Orlando Smith July 1 Arrived about 2 p.m. and went into position on Cemetery Hill supporting Battery I New York First . . . — — Map (db m16909) HM
On Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling south.
Army of the Potomac Artillery Reserve Second Volunteer Brigade Capt. Elijah D. Taft 1st Conn. Heavy Battery B Capt. Albert F. Brooker Not engaged 1st Conn. Heavy Battery M Capt. Franklin A. Pratt Not engaged 2d Conn. Battery Capt. John W. . . . — — Map (db m16924) HM
On W High Street west of Washington Street, on the right when traveling west.
During the Battle of Gettysburg this house of God became a hospital for wounded soldiers. Within its hallowed walls brave men of North and South foes on the field of battle through weeks of pain were nursed with tender and equal care by the Sisters . . . — — Map (db m65796) HM
Near Taneytown Road (State Highway 134), on the right when traveling north.
(Front):Gettysburg July 1.2.3. 1863 ——— (Back): "It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us - that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they . . . — — Map (db m64853) HM
On Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling south.
"Here where they fell, Oft shall the widow's tear be shed, Oft shall fond parents mourn their dead; The orphan here shall kneel and weep…" Hymn by Benjamin B. French Sung at cemetery dedication November 19, 1863
On York Street (Lincoln Highway) (U.S. 30) at South Stratton Street, on the right when traveling east on York Street (Lincoln Highway).
Services conducted here when local militia company, Independent Blues, left in response to Lincoln’s Call in April 1861. Mary Virginia Wade, only civilian killed during the Battle of Gettysburg, confirmed here, April 20, 1862. Church then on this . . . — — Map (db m105373) HM
On South Washington Street at Breckenridge Street, on the right when traveling south on South Washington Street.
St. Paul's A.M.E. Zion Church, erected in 1917, is the third church to be used by Gettysburg's oldest African American congregation—founded ca. 1838 in a small frame building on nearby Franklin Street. Members of this congregation have long . . . — — Map (db m130259) HM
On Carlisle Street (Pennsylvania Route 34), on the left when traveling north.
The residence hall straight ahead of you is named after Thaddeus Stevens, a trustee of Pennsylvania College (now Gettysburg College) from 1834 to 1868. During the Civil War, Stevens was a powerful abolitionist Congressman. He led efforts to pass the . . . — — Map (db m88727) 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
On 115 Chambersburg Street, on the right when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
Built by Dr. Theodore Thompson Tate in 1867, this double gable, board and batten cottage is a rare local example of the Carpenter Gothic Style popularized by the noted Landscape Architect Andrew Jackson Downing. Dr. Tate, a prominent local surgeon, . . . — — Map (db m130276) HM
On Chambersburg Street (U.S. 30) west of North Washington Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built by Dr. Theodore Thompson Tate in 1867, this double gable, board and batten cottage is a rare example of the Carpenter Gothic Style popularized by the noted Landscape Architect Andrew Jackson Downing. Dr. Tate, a prominent local surgeon, . . . — — Map (db m130277) HM
On Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15) at East High Street, on the right when traveling north on Baltimore Street.
The churches of Gettysburg were the first to offer their facilities to serve the needs of wounded soldiers borne from the battlefield on July 1st. Public buildings and many private homes followed the lead in showing care and mercy. As soon as the . . . — — Map (db m122379) HM
On Chambersburg Street (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling west.
Lawyer, congressman, abolitionist, ironmaker, and defender of free public schools in Pennsylvania, lived in a house that stood on this site. He moved from here in 1842. — — Map (db m18114) HM
On Baltimore Street at W Middle Street, on the right when traveling south on Baltimore Street.
Gettysburg College - As a state representative, Stevens got $18,000 from the state for the college’s first building, Pennsylvania Hall
Savior of Public Education – Speech in 1835 turned back repeal effort of public education. Also left . . . — — Map (db m199082) HM
On South Washington Street south of West High Street, on the right when traveling south.
This house (#219) belonged to John Hopkins, an African American citizen, from 1851 until his death at age 62 in 1868. His wife Julia continued to live here until she passed away in 1891.
John Hopkins enjoyed a distinguished career of janitor at . . . — — Map (db m130260) HM
On E High Street west of S Stratton Street, on the right when traveling east.
As part of a deal to establish Gettysburg as county seat in 1800, James Gettys donated this lot for a county prison. This two story “bastille-like” building with its 16’ foot stone wall enclosing the prison yard was erected in 1851 to replace the . . . — — Map (db m65782) HM
Near Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling south.
The American Legion prays for peace -- but peace with honor! We pray that mankind will accept as a basis for this peace the trinity of religious, political and social freedom won in the American Revolution, preserved in the Civil War, protected in . . . — — Map (db m16875) HM
Near North Washington Street at West Stevens Street, on the left when traveling north.
The U.S. Signal Corps, soon after came into the College… This created considerable noise and aroused suspicions." - Horatio Watkins, Class of 1864
When completed in the fall of 1837, the Edifice, known today as Pennsylvania Hall, became the . . . — — Map (db m88728) HM
On West Middle Street, on the right when traveling west.
This beautifully restored Gothic Revival house, ca. 1870, was originally the home of the Rev. Luther Sieber family. Paul Sieber became Gettysburg College's first All-American football player. During World War I, the building served as the Officers . . . — — Map (db m32511) HM
Near Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15) south of Locust Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
In the summer of 1863, over 165,000 soldiers and thousands of draft animals converged on the town of Gettysburg and its surrounding area. Troops on both sides of a critical battle took over homes and businesses, broke down fences, and shot at . . . — — Map (db m130312) HM
On Penn Hall Drive west of North Washington Street, on the right when traveling west.
"No voice of speaker, student, or stranger was heard in our halls... Instead the voice of prayer, the cry of the wounded, and the groans of the dying." - Dr. Heny L. Baugher, College President, 1850-1868
When Michael Culver, Class of . . . — — Map (db m90615) HM
On the afternoon of July 1, 1863, the exhausted Union regiments faced new attacks by fresh Confederate units arriving from the west and the north. Confederate Major General Henry Heth used superior numbers to outflank and push the 1st Corps back . . . — — Map (db m66695) HM WM
On Coster Avenue east of Havel Alley, on the right when traveling east.
The Coster Avenue Mural depicts the fight between the Union brigade of Col. Charles R. Coster and the Confederate brigades of Brig. Gen. Harry T. Hays and Col. Isaac E. Avery on the afternoon of July 1, 1863. Coster’s three small regiments . . . — — Map (db m64410) HM
On Steinwehr Avenue (U.S. 15), on the right when traveling south.
The Dobbin House is the oldest building in Gettysburg. It was built by Reverand Alexander Dobbin in 1776. The structure originally served as a home for Mr. Dobbin, his wife, and 19 children, as well as the Reverand’s Classical School, the . . . — — Map (db m65788) HM
On Chambersburg Street (U.S. 30) at Washington Street, on the right when traveling west on Chambersburg Street. Reported missing.
From 1834 to 1960 this site was occupied by the Eagle Hotel building. It was Gettysburg's premier hostelry for most of the 19th century. The advent of automobile and cheaper motels were the source of its downfall midway in the 20th century. It was . . . — — Map (db m94505) HM
On Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15) at Lefever Street, on the right when traveling north on Baltimore Street.
In 1834 Gettysburg established a "common school" to provide its children with a free elementary education, which over the years evolved into the current Gettysburg Area School System. Following 23 years of classes being held in multiple private . . . — — Map (db m13266) HM
On West Stevens Street at Mummasburg Street, on the left when traveling east on West Stevens Street.
"The College at that day, was but a large family." - Reverend William F. Eyster, Class of 1839
In 1832, Lutheran theologian Samuel Simon Schmucker founded Pennsylvania College (now Gettysburg College). Chartered to provide instruction . . . — — Map (db m87976) HM
On North Hay Street, on the right when traveling south.
By 4:30 p.m. on July 1, 1863, the Union line had been penetrated and broken along Seminary Ridge. A scene of chaos and confusion ensued as Union artillery galloped along the Chambersburg Pike past the fleeing infantry.
Suddenly, South . . . — — Map (db m202946) HM
Near Taneytown Road (State Highway 134), on the right when traveling north. Reported permanently removed.
"We are met on a great battle-field of that war. We are met to dedicate a portion of it as the final resting-place of those who have given their lives that that nation might live." President Abraham Lincoln Gettysburg Address On the . . . — — Map (db m194069) HM
On North Washington Street at West Railroad Street, on the right when traveling south on North Washington Street.
This building, completed in April 1884, served the new Gettysburg and Harrisburg Railroad Company, which sought to take advantage of the growing interest in the Gettysburg Battlefield. From here visitors could continue with a 2 1/2 mile tour across . . . — — Map (db m32373) HM
On Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) at Reynolds Street, on the right when traveling west on Lincoln Highway.
The Gettysburg Post Office was established on July 1, 1795. At the time of the Battle of Gettysburg, the Post Office was located at 112 Baltimore Street, the home of Postmaster David A. Buehler. When Confederate troops entered the town on . . . — — Map (db m130275) HM
Near West Broadway, 0.2 miles west of College Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
"No one can come to Gettysburg unstirred by thoughts of those who fought here, and of him who spoke here." - President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Gettyburg College Trustee (1961-1969)
Founded in 1832, Gettysburg College (originally . . . — — Map (db m90671) HM
On 27 Chambersburg Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built in 1803, this hotel served as a popular stopping place, providing lodging and entertainment far and wide. Today, the James Gettys Hotel carried on its historic tradition with suites named after the many domestic and commercial businesses . . . — — Map (db m105491) HM
On Baltimore Street (U.S. BUS 15) at Steinwehr Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Baltimore Street.
The house on your left was constructed in 1868 for John Rupp. Described as “one of the finest on Baltimore Street, if not the town,” this Gothic Revival style “cottage” reflected the success of Rupp’s “Valuable Steam . . . — — Map (db m75503) HM
On Johns Avenue at Culp Street, on the right when traveling north on Johns Avenue.
On June 26, 1922, Captain Hamilton and Gunnery Sergeant Martin perished in the crash of their de Havilland DH-4B dive bomber on the property of the William Johns Farm, near the location of this marker, during the U.S. Marines training maneuvers and . . . — — Map (db m116359) HM WM
On Carlisle Street (Business U.S. 15) at Racehorse Alley, on the right when traveling north on Carlisle Street.
opened in 1925 as a vaudeville and silent movie theater. It was the site of many important White House Press conferences during the Administration of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, as well as the world premiere of the movie "Gettysburg." The . . . — — Map (db m32435) HM
On Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15) at West High Street, on the right when traveling south on Baltimore Street.
The first Episcopal services in Gettysburg were held at the courthouse in 1867. The first church building of the parish was built on Stevens St. in 1876. Conceived as a memorial to the dead of both sides in the Civil War, the cornerstone of this . . . — — Map (db m19250) HM
On West Stevens Street at Carlisle Street (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling west on West Stevens Street.
After leaving office in 1961, President Dwight D. Eisenhower retired to his Gettysburg farm and became a Gettysburg College trustee. He wrote his memoirs in an office in the house that stands before you. Gettysburg College founded 1832 (Lower . . . — — Map (db m32422) HM
On Lefever Street at Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15), on the left when traveling east on Lefever Street.
Hidden by a capstone, this hand dug stone lined well was discovered during renovations in 2011. Mentioned in an 1837 sheriff sale as "the well of water near the door". It is spring fed and 19 feet deep. Bricks from an interior wall were used to . . . — — Map (db m143718) HM
On Springs Avenue just east of Seminary Ridge Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Erected in 1833, the President's House served as the home of Professor Samuel S. Schmucker during his long tenure at the Seminary. Runaway slaves reportedly received aid and temporary shelter in a nearby barn before they continued on their . . . — — Map (db m66669) 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 Seminary Ridge, on the left when traveling south.
Near this spot on the afternoon of July 1, 1863, Lt. Col. George F. McFarland, 151th Pennsylvania Volunteers, fell severely wounded as a deadly Confederate crossfire swept Seminary Ridge. Struck in both legs, he fell instantly. A private hoisted . . . — — Map (db m105521) HM
On Carlisle Street (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling north.
In July 1863 at the time of the Battle of Gettysburg, two warehouse buildings occupied the site in front of you. The Sheads-Buehler Building was constructed in 1858 by local merchants Robert Sheads and Charles Buehler as a warehouse for their coal, . . . — — Map (db m63925) HM
The 1830s Stevens Log House is a fine, intact example of early 19th century village life with few amenities. From this primitive site, its residents observed the great conflict and Confederate occupation of West Middle Street during the Battle of . . . — — Map (db m75462) HM
On Chambersburg Street (U.S. 30) at Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling east on Chambersburg Street.
During the Battle of Gettysburg this Federal style building, erected in 1817, housed Professor Martin Stoever's family and J.L. Schick's general store. As a result of the battle the building hosted a variety of unusual events. Shortly after the . . . — — Map (db m18127) HM
Severely outnumbered, Union troops purchased time for establishing defense on Cemetery Ridge with lives spent on Seminary Ridge. By 4:00 p.m. on July 1, 1863, the battered survivors of the Union 1st Corps rallied on Seminary Ridge for a final . . . — — Map (db m66685) HM WM
On Baltimore Street at Steinwehr Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Baltimore Street.
On July 1, 1863, when the Federal 1st and 11th Corps were routed on the fields north and west of Gettysburg, the defeated soldiers hurriedly fled towards the citadel of Cemetery Hill. They passed through the town via Baltimore, Washington and . . . — — Map (db m75506) HM
On York Street (U.S. 30) at Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling east on York Street.
Erected ca. 1814, this building is the best known in Gettysburg. In 1863 it was the home of David Wills and family. Wills, a local attorney, is traditionally given credit as being the father of the Soldier's National Cemetery, for proposing that . . . — — Map (db m32491) 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 Major General Carl Schurz First Brigade Brig. Gen. Alex Schimmelfennig, Col. George von Amsberg Second Brigade Col. W. Krzyzanowski July 1 Arrived about noon and advanced to connect with the . . . — — Map (db m11124) HM
On Seminary Ridge north of Springs Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
Army of Northern Virginia Ewell's Corps Reserve Artillery Dance's Battalion Smith's Battery Third Richmond Howitzers 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 m17990) HM
On South Street west of Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15), on the right.
They were called "the wharf rats from New Orleans," but in a fight were considered some of the best in Lee's Army- they were called The Louisiana Tigers. Louisiana was the southern state with the highest percentage of criminals, drunkards, and . . . — — Map (db m245514) HM
On East High Street at South Stratton Street, on the right when traveling west on East High Street.
Congregation formed 1790
First foundation laid 1812
Present church built 1851
Civil War hospital 1863
WW I "Y Hut" Camp Holt 1918 — — Map (db m217053) HM
Near Penn Hall Drive west of North Washington Street, on the right when traveling west.
U.S.A.
This building served as a Union signal station June 30, July 1 & 4, 1863 and as a hospital for the care of both Union and Confederate wounded July 1st and for some weeks thereafter. — — Map (db m90629) HM
On Lefever Street, on the right when traveling east.
During the three-day Battle of Gettysburg, Union and Confederate skirmishers occupied this park area, turning it into a virtual no man’s land. Union forces occupied grounds south of here, toward cemetery hill and Confederate forces held positions to . . . — — Map (db m120537) HM
On Lefever Street at Wainright Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Lefever Street.
"Music has done its share, and more than its share, of winning this war"
Union Cavalry General Philip Sheridan
Common Bond
There are many written accounts of how music inspired and united the armies during the civil war. . . . — — Map (db m87834) HM
The Seminary constructed this large Romanesque Revival building in 1894-95 as the Seminary's "Recitation Hall." Architect John Dempwolf designed the structure and its counterpart on the Gettysburg College campus which can be seen to the . . . — — Map (db m66667) HM
On West Confederate Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Army of Northern Virginia Hill's Corps Artillery Reserve McIntosh's Battalion Wallace's Battery Second Rockbridge Artillery Four 3 inch Rifles July 1 In position near Chambersburg Pike west of Herr's Tavern and actively engaged advancing in the . . . — — Map (db m11841) HM
On West Confederate Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Army of Northern Virginia Ewell's Corps Artillery Reserve Dance's Battalion Watson's Battery Second Richmond Howitzers Four 10 pounder Parrotts July 1 Reached the field in evening too late to take part in the Battle. July 2 Early in the morning . . . — — Map (db m11874) HM
On West Confederate Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Army of Northern Virginia Ewell's Corps Artillery Reserve Dance's Battalion Watson's Battery Second Richmond Howitzers Four 10-pounder Parrotts July 3 Moved to this position. Took part in the cannonade preceding Longstreet's final assault and . . . — — Map (db m11877) HM
On Long Lane at Kuhn Alley, on the right when traveling north on Long Lane.
The first half-acre of this cemetery was purchased in 1867 by a society of Black men calling themselves the “Sons of Goodwill,” and for many years this place was called the “Goodwill Cemetery.” The minutes of the Sons of . . . — — Map (db m18029) HM
On Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15) at York Street (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north on Baltimore Street.
Abraham Lincoln was a guest of David Wills in this house, Nov. 18 and 19, 1863. Here he met Governor Curtin and others, greeted the public, and completed his Gettysburg Address. — — Map (db m32477) HM
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