Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

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"if anyone showed himself…"

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 18, 2014

1. "if anyone showed himself..." Marker

Inscription.
Here was the yard and the site of the Samuel McCreary house, along the extreme advance of the Confederate skirmish line before Cemetery Hill. The 1863 McCreary residence, along with its architectural twin, the Winebrenner house (standing to your left) faced the Union position on Cemetery Hill. Louisiana soldiers occupied both houses and one, Cpl. William H. Poole, was killed while firing from a balcony doorway of the McCreary dwelling.

Rifle fire between opposing sharpshooters in this vicinity was constant and deadly, causing Lt. J.W. Jackson of the 8th Louisiana to recall, "if anyone showed himself or a hat was seen above the fence a volley was poured into us." The bullet damage to the fence in the picture and still visible about the windows of the Winebrenner house attests to the accuracy of Lt. Jackson's testimony.

Erected by Main Street Gettysburg. (Marker Number 41.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1863.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 39° 49.52′ N, 77° 13.857′ W.

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Marker was in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It was at the intersection of Lefever Street and Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling north on Lefever Street. The sign is in front and to the left of Alumni Park, just on the outside, at the southeast intersection of Baltimore and Lefecer Streets. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 1 Lefever Street, Gettysburg PA 17325, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in South-Central Pennsylvania. It was also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it was in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: The McCreary House (here, next to this marker); Baltimore Street (a few steps from this marker); The Common School (a few steps from this marker); Historic Farnsworth House Inn (Circa 1810)

"if Anyone Showed Himself..." image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Eric Milask, July 1, 2013

2. "if Anyone Showed Himself..."

(within shouting distance of this marker); The Sweney House (within shouting distance of this marker); ...Lincoln passed by... (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Well (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Stronghold (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.

Other markers no longer nearby. The Evolution of Gettysburg's "Common School" (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Baltimore Street: An Historic Corridor (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

More about this marker. The small, yellowish, rectangular sign is contained in a dark black, metal stand stuck into the ground adjacent to the sidewalk.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker.

Location of Interpretive image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Eric Milask, July 1, 2013

3. Location of Interpretive

Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2013, by Eric Milask of Cherry Hill, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,002 times since then and 89 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 20, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2, 3. submitted on July 2, 2013, by Eric Milask of Cherry Hill, New Jersey. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.