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 m159876) 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 gunpoint, . . . — — Map (db m38972) HM
On South Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 34) just south of East York Street (Pennsylvania 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
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 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 South University Drive, 0.4 miles north of West York Street (Pennsylvania 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 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
On Basilica Drive just south of Chapel Drive, on the right when traveling north.
The Catholic Faith was brought from Maryland about 1730 to Conewago which became an important Jesuit mission foundation.
From here the faith spread over a great area of Pennsylvania and Western Maryland.
A log chapel was built . . . — — Map (db m180227) HM
On Basilica Drive just south of Chapel Road, on the right when traveling north.
When the church was constructed in 1787, there was only a weather vane on the roof.
In 1830, a cupola was built, and a bell cast in 1816 in Belgium and weighing 300 pounds was installed. This bell was removed in 1891, sent first to . . . — — Map (db m159890) HM
On Basilica Drive just south of Chapel Road, on the right when traveling north.
The stone used in the construction of this building are from the Robert Owings "Mass House," which was erected approximately one-half mile directly north of this site on a 500 acre tract of land granted to him in 1732 by Lord Baltimore. . . . — — Map (db m159893) HM
Near Water Works Road at Pumping Station Road, on the left when traveling south.
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 (Pennsylvania 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
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 (Pennsylvania 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 South Confederate Avenue at Warren Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Confederate Avenue.
(Front):10th Pennsylvania Reserves 39th Penna. Infantry 3d Brigade 3d Division 5th Corps July 2d occupied this line of stone fence and remained from 5 p.m. until close of the battle. Present at Gettysburg 28 officers 392 men Killed 2 men . . . — — Map (db m17780) 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. 1863 . . . — — 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 Sickles Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
(Front and on sides of Crown):Corn Exchange 118th. Penna. Infantry 1st Brigade 1st Division 5th Corps (Left):First Position July 2d July 3rd on Big Round Top Present at Gettysburg 332 Killed 3 Wounded 19 Captured or missing 3 . . . — — Map (db m15736) HM WM
Near South Confederate Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
(Front):118th Penna. Vol's Corn Exchange Reg't 1st Brigade 1st Division 5th Corps Army of the Potomac (Left):Engaged in advance of "Wheat Field" July 2, and held this position July 3, and 4, 1863. (Back):Mustered into service . . . — — Map (db m17833) HM WM
On Howard Avenue at Carlisle Road (Pennsylvania 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 (Pennsylvania 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
Near South Confederate Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
(Front):Erected by surviving members and friends Oct. 3, 1885. 119 Reg. P.V. (Right):After a continuous march of 37 miles, reached field afternoon of 2nd the Brigade 119th Penna. 6th Maine 49th Penna. 5th Wis. covered extreme infantry . . . — — Map (db m17836) HM 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
On Doubleday Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
(Front):11th Pennsylvania Infantry. (Back):Present at Gettysburg 23 officers and 269 men killed & died of wounds 13 men wounded 8 officers. 54 men Captured or missing 57 men Total 132 Total enrollment 2096 Killed and died of wounds 12 . . . — — Map (db m15408) HM WM
On Ayres Avenue at Wheatfield Road, on the left when traveling south on Ayres Avenue.
(Front):11th. Pennsylvania Reserves 40th. Infantry 3d. Brigade 3d. Division 5th. Corps Mustered in May 9 - July 5. 1861 Mustered out June 13 1864 Recruited in Cambria, Indiana, Butler, Fayette Armstrong, Westmoreland, and Jefferson Counties. . . . — — Map (db m15765) HM WM
On Sickels Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
(Front Plaque):The One Hundred and Twentieth New York Infantry Held This Part Of The Line, On The Second Day Of July, 1863. Present for Duty, 30 Officers, 397 Men. Total 427. Casualties, From The War Department, Killed In Battle, 6 Officers, . . . — — Map (db m17417) HM WM
On Sykes Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
(Front):121st N.Y. Infantry. (Col. Emory Upton.) 2d Brig. 1st Div. 6th Corps. Held this position from evening of July 2d 1863 until close of battle. (Right):Organized in Herkimer and Otsego Co's. Mustered in Aug. 23, 1862. Officers 30, . . . — — Map (db m15030) HM WM
On Reynolds Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
(Front):121st Penna. Infantry July 1st 1863 Occupied this position the extreme left of the Union line. July 2nd & 3rd on Cemetery Ridge. Present at Gettysburg 11 officers 286 men. Killed and died of wounds 20 men Wounded 5 officers 33 men . . . — — Map (db m15290) HM WM
On Slocum Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
(Front):122nd. N.Y. Inf'y. 6th Army Corps.(On the other facing of the "cap"):1st Brigade 3rd Division (Back):Assisted in repulsing the attack on the morning of July 3, 1863, Loss Killed 10; Wounded 34. . . . — — Map (db m13949) HM WM
On Slocum Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
(Front):123rd. New York Infantry 1st. Brigade 1st. Division 12th. Corps Historic.The 123rd. N.Y. was enlisted in Washington Co. in Aug. 1862; Mustered into the U.S. service Sept. 4; joined the Army of the Potomac and was engaged in the . . . — — Map (db m13668) HM WM
On Sickles Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
(Front):124th New York Infantry. 2nd Brigade 1st Division 3rd Corps July 2nd 1863. (Back):The Orange Blossoms went into action on this spot with 18 officers and 220 men. Lost in killed and wounded 7 officers and 85 men. . . . — — Map (db m15089) HM WM
On Pleasonton Avenue at Hancock Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Pleasonton Avenue.
124th New York Infantry. (Orange Blossoms) 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 3rd Corps. Occupied this position during Pickett's Charge. July 3, 1863. — — Map (db m16471) HM WM
On Hancock Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
(Front):125th New York Infantry, 3d Brig. 3d Div. 2d Corps. Recruited in Rensselaer Co. N.Y. Mustered in at Troy, N.Y. Aug. 27th 1862. Engaged in 23 battles. Mustered out at Albany, N.Y. June 5th 1865. (Back):George Lamb . . . — — Map (db m14767) HM WM
On Hancock Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
(Front):126th New York Infantry. 3d Brig. 3d Div. 2d Corps. July 3d 1863. (Back): The Regiment was in position two hundred yards at the left, July 2d until 7 p.m. when the Brigade was conducted thirteen hundred yards further to the . . . — — Map (db m14525) HM WM
On Sykes Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
(Front Left Side Plaque): The 44th N.Y. Infantry, Lieut. Colonel Freeman Conner commanding, held position about 100 feet in advance of this monument, designated by a marker, from about 3 p.m. July 2, to about 11 a.m. July 3, 1863.Number . . . — — Map (db m15048) HM WM
On Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling south.
Army of the Potomac 12th. Corps Headquarters Major General Henry W. Slocum July 1, 2, 3, 4. 1863 Were located on Powers Hill 280 yards westerly — — Map (db m17877) HM WM
On Reynolds Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
(Front):12th Illinois Cavalry 1st Brig. 1st Div. Cav. Corps. First line of battle July 1, 1863 held until relieved by 1st Corps One squadron picketing ridge east of Marsh Creek met enemy's left advance Killed Ferdinand Ushuer . . . — — Map (db m203113) HM WM
On Doubleday Avenue at Robinson Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Doubleday Avenue.
(Front):12th Mass. Vols. 2nd Brig. 2nd Div. 1st Corps. (Back):Erected by survivors of the Regiment aided by its friends and the State of Massachusetts 1885. (Back Facets):Webster 61 Bates 64 (Left): July 1, 1863. . . . — — Map (db m15417) HM WM
On Emmitsburg Road (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling north.
(Front):July 2, 1863. Engaged, 224. Killed, 20; Wounded, 73; Died of wounds, 6. Our union is river, lake, ocean, and sky; Man breaks not the medal, when God cuts the die. 12th N.H. Vol's. (Left and Right):1st Brig. 2nd Division. 3rd . . . — — Map (db m17343) HM WM
(Front):Erected by the State of New Jersey A.D. 1888 in honor of the 12th Regiment of Volunteers a detachment of which in the afternoon of July 2, 1863. charged the Bliss house and barn here capturing the enemy's skirmish reserve of 7 . . . — — Map (db m16573) HM WM
Near South Confederate Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
(Front):12th Pennsylvania Reserves 41st Infantry Mustered in May 30 - July 3, 1861 - Mustered out June 11, 1864 Recruited in Philadelphia, Wyoming, Bradford, Dauphin, Northampton, Westmoreland, York, Indiana, Huntingdon, and Franklin . . . — — Map (db m17838) HM WM
On Hancock Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
(Front):In memory of the men of the Twelfth Regiment New Jersey Infantry Volunteers, who fell upon this field July 2d & 3d 1863, and who elsewhere died under the flag this monument is dedicated by their surviving comrades as an example to . . . — — Map (db m27592) HM WM
On Slocum Avenue at Williams Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Slocum Avenue.
(Front):137th N.Y. Inf'y 3d Brig. 2d Div. 12th Corps (Left):The 137th Regiment of New York Infantry held this position July 2d 1863, and until the retreat of the Rebel Army. (Back):Casualties Killed 40, Wounded 87, Missing . . . — — Map (db m13944) HM WM
On Crawford Avenue (Driveway to John Weikert Farm) at Wheatfield Road, on the right when traveling north on Crawford Avenue (Driveway to John Weikert Farm).
(Front):139th Pennsylvania Infantry. 3rd. Brigade, 3rd. Division, 6th. Corps. (Left): Left Manchester, Md at 8 p.m. July 1st and arrives at Rock Creek on the Baltimore Pike at 2 p.m. of the 2d. Towards evening the brigade moved rapidly . . . — — Map (db m16581) HM WM
On Sickles Avenue at Wheatfield Road, on the right when traveling north on Sickles Avenue.
139th Penna. Vols 3rd Brigade 3rd Division 6th Corps July 2, 3, & 4. 1863 Advanced near this point driving the enemy the evening of July 3. — — Map (db m13166) HM WM
On Carman Avenue (Colgrove Avenue), on the left when traveling north.
13th Regt. N.J. Vols. 3rd Brig. 1st Div. 12th Corps. Thirteenth Regiment N.J.V. reached this battlefield 5 p.m. July 1st 1863, and with the brigade went into position on the north side of Wolf Hill. During the night occupied a position in . . . — — Map (db m11436) HM WM
On Hancock Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
(Front):Thirteenth Vermont Volunteer Infantry 1862 - 1863 On this field the right regiment of Stannard's Vermont Brigade Third Brigade Third Division First CorpsJuly 2 Five companies under Lieut.-Colonel Wh. D. Munson supported batteries . . . — — Map (db m16385) HM WM
On Sickles Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
(Front):140th Penna Infantry. 3rd Brig. 1st Div. 2d corps. The regiment engaged the enemy on this position late in the afternoon of July 2d succeeding 5th Corps troops and holding the right of the 1st Division 2d Corps. Supported battery . . . — — Map (db m15739) HM WM
On Sickles Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
140th Reg't. Penna. Vols. Col. R. P. Roberts Commanding. Zook's Brig., Caldwell's Div., Hancock's Corps. July 2nd 1863. (Succeeded 5, Corps Troops.) Carried into action. 29 officers and 560 enlisted men. Lost in action. 14 officers and 227 enlisted . . . — — Map (db m15748) HM WM
On Wheatfield Road at Birney Lane, on the right when traveling east on Wheatfield Road.
(Front): Mustered in August and September 1862 Mustered out May 28, 1865 Recruited in Bradford, Susquehanna, and Wayne CountiesPresent at Gettysburg 9 offices and 200 men Killed and died of wounds 1 officer 41 men, total 42 Wounded 5 officers . . . — — Map (db m12977) HM WM
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