Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
"harboring Confederates"
Photographed by Craig Swain, March 27, 2010
1. "harboring Confederates" Marker
This was the site of the GLOBE INN, one of Gettysburg's oldest hotel-taverns, originally owned and operated in 1798 by townfounder James Gettys, and traditionally the unofficial headquarters for the local Democratic party.
Such political association made the GLOBE INN a favorite with Confederate officers during their occupation of Gettysburg. They patronized the Inn for food, drink, and lodging to the exclusion of all other hotel establishments (each with a Republican owner).
Following the battle, some angry Republican townspeople filed charges against proprietor Charles Will and his son John for "harboring Confederates." The army provost marshal found the claims groundless, dismissing the charge against the Wills with the comment: "I am convinced there is political feeling between you people."
The original structure, drastically remodeled over time, succumbed to fire in 1968.
Erected by Main Street Gettysburg, Inc., National Park Service / American Battlefield Protection Program. (Marker Number 14.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Food & Drink • Industry & Commerce
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Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 39° 49.863′ N, 77° 13.803′ W. Marker was in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It was at the intersection of York Street (U.S. 30) and Carlisle Street (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling west on York Street. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 10 York 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:
Photographed by Craig Swain, March 27, 2010
2. "harboring Confederates" Marker
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Wills House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
More about this marker. On the right is a photo of The Globe Inn, ca. 1862. Confederate patrons paid with U.S. currency during their occupation at Gettysburg.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker.
Photographed by Craig Swain, March 27, 2010
3. Site of the Tavern
The site of the tavern is today occupied by an art gallery.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,734 times since then and 102 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 30, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
