On Chambersburg Pike (U.S. 30) near West Street, on the right when traveling east.
(Left Side):26th Pennsylvania Emergency Infantry Organized at Harrisburg and volunteered for the emergency Mustered into United States service June 22 1863 Mustered out July 30 1863 Co. A recruited from Pennsylvania College and Gettysburg . . . — — Map (db m15147) HM
On Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling north.
(Front):July 1, 1863. The Regiment moved with the Brigade in the afternoon to N.E. side of Gettysburg where it became actively engaged covering the retreat of the Corps. It then withdrew to this position where after dark of the 2nd it . . . — — Map (db m17144) HM
On Howard Avenue at Mummasburg Road, on the right when traveling east on Howard Avenue.
(Front):45th N.Y. Infantry 1st Brig. 3rd Div. 11th Corps. July 1, 1863 (Left):The regiment went into action about 11.30 a.m. July 1st, 1863, by deploying four companies as skirmishers under Captain Irsch about one hundred yards to the . . . — — Map (db m11113) HM
On Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling north.
(Front):4th Ohio Infantry. 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, 2nd Corps. Carroll's Brigade. Ohio's Tribute. (Left):On the evening of July 2, 1863. Carroll's Brigade was sent from its position with the 2nd Corps to re-enforce this position of . . . — — Map (db m16945) HM
On Steinwehr Avenue (Business U.S. 15) at South Washington Street (Pennsylvania Route 134), on the right when traveling north on Steinwehr Avenue.
(Front):55th Ohio Infantry 2d Brig. 2d Div. 11th Corps. Erected by the State of Ohio. (Left):55th Ohio Infantry Arrived at 2:20 pm. July 1, in this position, which it held throughout the battle. With severe loss, its skirmishers . . . — — Map (db m12191) HM
On Howard Avenue, 0.2 miles east of Mummasburg Road, on the right when traveling east.
(Front):The 61st Ohio Infantry ———On arriving from Emmittsburg about one o'clock p.m., July 1st 1863, was deployed as skirmish line in advance of its Brigade and moved towards Oak Hill. Later it supported as section of . . . — — Map (db m11132) HM
On Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling north.
(Front):73rd Penna Infantry July 2nd in the morning took position in the cemetery. At dusk moved hastily to this position and in a severe contest assisted in repulsing a desperate assault on these batteries. (Left):11th Corps. . . . — — Map (db m17254) HM
On Howard Avenue, 0.2 miles east of Mummasburg Road, on the right when traveling east.
(Front):74th Penna Infantry German Regiment 1st Brig. 3d Div. 11th Corps. July 1st fought here from 2 p.m. until the Corps fell back. July 2 & 3 in line with Division in front of cemetery. (Back):Recruited at Pittsburgh and . . . — — Map (db m11130) HM
On Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling north.
(Front):Sons of the Mountains 7th W Va Veteran Romney to Appomattox 1st Brigade Carroll 3rd Division 2nd Corps. At dusk July 2nd Carroll's Brigade was ordered by General Hancock to this point. On arriving there we found the Battery about to . . . — — Map (db m17255) HM
On Howard Avenue, 0.1 miles west of Carlisle Road (Pennsylvania Highway 34), on the right when traveling east.
(Front):1st. Brigade. 3rd. Division. 11th Corps. First Line of Battle, July 1, 1863. (Right):Moved in retreat to Cemetery Hill. July 1, 1863. (Left):Occupied the crest of Cemetery Hill. July 2 & 3. 1863. . . . — — Map (db m11157) HM
On November 19, 1863, four and a half months after the Battle of Gettysburg, President Abraham Lincoln attended the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery. Edward Everett, the principal speaker and one of the greatest orators of his time, . . . — — Map (db m165776) HM
On West Lincoln Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
"There was no one among us who had the smallest comprehension of all that an invasion of our soil could mean." - Henry Eyster Jacobs, Class of 1862
When the Confederate army advanced into Pennsylvania in June 1863, no person or place went . . . — — Map (db m76071) HM WM
On S Stratton Street at York Street (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling south on S Stratton Street.
Members of the beaten Union 11th Corps fled pursuing Confederates along this portion of Stratton Street in the late afternoon of July 1, 1863, seeking the protection of friendly lines on Cemetery Hill, a quarter mile beyond the crest in the . . . — — Map (db m167727) HM
On York Street (U.S. 30) at Stratton Street, on the right when traveling west on York Street.
In 1863 one of Gettysburg's earliest weatherboarded buildings stood at this corner, the home of Judge Samuel Russell. After the battle the body of an unidentified soldier was found in the side yard to its left clutching a photograph of three young . . . — — Map (db m32476) HM
On Steinwehr Avenue (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling south.
When Abraham Lincoln prophetically spoke of a "house divided", he might well have referenced the sons of Easias Jesse and Margaret Sutherland Culp. Both boys, William E. "William", (b. 1831) and John W. "Wesley", (b. 1839), grew up in Gettysburg and . . . — — Map (db m66431) HM
On Baltimore Street (U.S. BUS 15) south of Breckenridge Street, on the right when traveling south.
In 1863, this building to your right, was the home and cabinetmakers shop of Henry Garlach and family. Cut off during the Union retreat to Cemetery Hill, General Alexander Schimmelfennig was able to avoid capture by the Confederates, when he hid . . . — — Map (db m6176) HM
On West Middle Street at Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling east on West Middle Street.
Formed January 22, 1800 out of York County. The name honors President John Adams. Important center of fruit growing industry. County seat of Gettysburg, incorporated 1806, was site in 1863 of key Civil War battle and President Abraham Lincoln's . . . — — Map (db m19252) HM
This Memorial In Honor of the Boys of Adams County who Made the Supreme Sacrifice in the World War Bernard E. Althoff, John W. Batterman, Albert D. Bell, George E. Black, Charles Bower, Ralph E. Brame, Walter S. Bream, Charles C. Bucher, . . . — — Map (db m26469) HM
On West High Street at Franklin Street, on the right when traveling east on West High Street.
On this site stood the agricultural and horticultural hall, built between 1867 and 1868 as part of the Adams County Agricultural Society's fairgrounds. For some nineteen years, the hall also served as the town's civic center where public lectures, . . . — — Map (db m43314) HM
On North Stratton Street, on the right when traveling north.
Near this spot on July 1, 1863 a Union soldier fell mortally wounded. When a local resident found the unidentified body, he also discovered a photograph of three children. News of this poignant find was soon widely covered by the press, and copies . . . — — Map (db m17964) HM
On Baltimore Street at Breckenridge Street, on the right when traveling north on Baltimore Street.
Confederate sharpshooters in this area built a barricade across Baltimore Street at the intersection with Breckenridge Street to gain an open field of fire towards the Federal troops on Cemetery Hill. From behind this barricade and from windows of . . . — — Map (db m65779) HM
On West Confederate Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Headquarters of the Army moved from Greencastle to Chambersburg Penna. Rodes's and Johnson's Divisions Ewell's Corps arrived at Carlisle. Early's Division marched from Mummasburg via Hunterstown, New Chester and Hampton to Berlin. Gordon's Brigade . . . — — Map (db m11823) HM
On West Confederate Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Rodes's and Johnson's Division Ewell's Corps were at Carlisle. Jenkins's Cavalry Brigade was sent to reconnoitre the defenses of Harrisburg. Early's Division Ewell's Corps marched from Berlin by way of Weiglestown to York. Gordon's Brigade Early's . . . — — Map (db m11824) HM
On West Confederate Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Heth's Division Hill's Corps marched from Fayetteville to Cahstown. Pender's and Anderson's Divisions remaining at Fayetteville. Johnson's Division Ewell's Corps countermarched from Carlisle to Greenville Penna. Rodes's Division Ewell's Corps . . . — — Map (db m11825) HM
On West Confederate Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Heth's Division Hill's Corps at Cashtown. Pettigrew's Brigade Heth's Division marched nearly to Gettysburg but was recalled. Pender's Division Hill's Corps marched from Fayetteville to Cashtown. Anderson's Division Hill's Corps remained at . . . — — Map (db m11827) HM
On West Confederate Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
McLaws's and Hood's Divisions Longstreet's Corps marched from Marsh Creek to the field at Gettysburg. Law's Brigade Hood's Division marched from New Guilford to Gettysburg arriving about noon. Pickett's Division Longstreet's Corps marched from . . . — — Map (db m11830) HM
On West Confederate Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Pickett's Division Longstreet's Corps arrived on the field early in the morning. Robertson's and Jones's Brigades Stuart's Cavalry Division marched from Chambersburg via Cashtown and Fairfield to a position on the right flank of the Confederate . . . — — Map (db m11831) HM
On West Confederate Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Ewell's Corps marched before dawn from the base of Culp's Hill and the streets of Gettysburg to Seminary Ridge and the Army remained in position on that Ridge throughout the day. Soon after dark Hill's Corps withdrew and began the march via . . . — — Map (db m11832) HM
On West Confederate Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
The Army on the march to the Potomac. Hill's Corps had the advance. Longstreet's the centre. Ewell's the rear. Hood's Division Longstreet's Corps started after sunrise. Early's Division Ewell's Corps started near noon and formed the rear guard. Fitz . . . — — Map (db m11833) HM
On West Confederate Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Heth's and Pender's Divisions Hill's Corps marched from Cashtown to Gettysburg. Anderson's Division Hill's Corps marched from Fayetteville via Cashtown to near Gettysburg. Rodes's Division Ewell's Corps marched from Heidlersburg via Middletown to . . . — — Map (db m168019) HM
On West Confederate Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Headquarters of the Army with Hood's Division Longstreet's Corps crossed the Potomac at Williamsport Md. and marched to Greencastle Penna. McLaw's Division Longstreet's Corps crossed the river and encamped near Williamsport. Pickett's Division . . . — — Map (db m202868) HM
On Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling north.
Headquarters of the Army moved from Gettysburg to Frederick. First Corps marched from Emmitsburg to Hamburg. Second Corps from Two Taverns to Taneytown. Third Corps from Gettysburg via Emmitsburg to Mechanicstown. Fifth Corps from Moritz's . . . — — Map (db m15548) HM
On Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling north.
First Corps marched from Gettysburg to Emmitsburg. Fifth Corps from Marsh Creek to Moritz's Cross-Roads. Sixth Corps from Fairfield to Emmitsburg except the Third Brigade Second Division which in conjunction with the First Brigade Second Cavalry . . . — — Map (db m15549) HM
On Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling north.
Second Corps marched from Gettysburg to Two Taverns. Fifth Corps to Marsh Creek. Sixth Corps to Fairfield. Eleventh to Rock Creek. Twelfth Corps to Littlsetown. First Brigade Second Cavalry Division to Emmitsburg and the Artillery Reserve to . . . — — Map (db m15551) HM
On Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling north.
First and Second Brigades First Cavalry Division marched from Westminster. The Reserve Brigade First Cavalry Division from Gettysburg en route to Frederick. Second Brigade Second Cavalry Division from Westminster via Emmitsburg to Monterey. The . . . — — Map (db m15552) HM
On Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling north.
First and Second Brigades First Cavalry Division marched from Taneytown to Westminster. The Reserve Brigade First Cavalry Division from Emmitsburg to the field of Gettysburg and the Second Brigade Second Cavalry Division from Manchester to . . . — — Map (db m15553) HM
On Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling north.
Headquarters of the Army moved to Gettysburg. Second, Fifth and Sixth Corps, Lockwood's Brigade from the Middle Department, First and Third Brigades Second Cavalry Division, Third Cavalry Division and the Artillery Reserve reached the field. First . . . — — Map (db m15554) HM
On Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling north.
Headquarters of the Army at Taneytown. First Corps marched from Marsh Creek to Gettysburg. Eleventh Corps from Emmitsburg to Gettysburg. Second Corps from Uniontown via Taneytown to near Gettysburg. Third Corps from Bridgeport via Emmitsburg to the . . . — — Map (db m15555) HM
On Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling north.
Headquarters of the Army moved from Middleburg to Taneytown. First Corps marched from Emmitsburg to Marsh Creek. Third Corps from Taneytown to Bridgeport. Fifth Corps from Liberty via Johnsville, Union Bridge and Union to Union Milles. Sixth . . . — — Map (db m15556) HM
On Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling north.
Headquarters of the Army moved from Frederick to Middleburg. First and Eleventh Corps marched from Frederick to Emmitsburg. Second Corps from Monocacy Junction via Liberty and Johnsville to Uniontown. Third Corps from near Woodsborough to Taneytown. . . . — — Map (db m15557) HM
On Howard Avenue, 0.2 miles west of Carlisle Road (Pennsylvania Highway 34), on the right when traveling east.
Army of the Potomac Eleventh Corps Artillery Brigade Major Thomas W. Osborn 1st New York Battery I Six 3 inch rifles Capt. Michael Wiedrich New York 13th Battery Four 3 inch rifles Lieut. William Wheeler 1st Ohio Battery I Six 12 pounders Capt. . . . — — Map (db m11140) HM
On Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling north.
Army of the Potomac First Corps Artillery Brigade Col. Charles S. Wainwright Maine 2d Battery B Six 3 inch Rifles Capt. James A. Hall Maine 5th Battery E Six 12 pounders Captain Greenleaf T. Stevens, Lieut. Edward K. Whittier 1st New York . . . — — Map (db m204712) HM
On Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling north.
This hill was occupied by Union forces at noon July 1 and provided a rallying point that afternoon for Union soldiers retreating to it from beyond the town. On the evening of July 2, coordinated with the attack on Culp's Hill to your right, 2,000 . . . — — Map (db m17036) HM
On Baltimore Street (U.S. BUS 15) at South Street, on the right when traveling south on Baltimore Street.
341 Baltimore well represents the evolutionary style of many Gettysburg buildings. This three story front building, built in the 1890s, replaced the original one story wooden structure that stood during the battle and dates back to the 1820s. . . . — — Map (db m75640) HM
On Lefever Street at Baltimore Street, on the right when traveling north on Lefever Street.
At noon on July 1, 1863, Union troops advanced
along Baltimore Street to the fields north of the
town. A few hours later they were routed by the
Confederates, and fled toward Cemetery Hill.
One half block north of this point, Anna . . . — — Map (db m66442) HM
On Long Lane just north of Lincoln Lane, on the right when traveling north.
In the days after the Confederate Army retreated from the North in July 1863, civilians labored to bury the thousands of soldiers lying dead in towns and hillsides across south-central Pennsylvania. It was an enormous task, and most of the bodies . . . — — Map (db m31235) HM
On Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling north.
Army of the Potomac First Corps Artillery Brigade Battery B Forth U.S. Artillery Six 12 pounders Lieut. James Stewart commanding July 1 In position about 200 yards south of the Seminary until 3 p.m. when ordered to the support of Brig. General . . . — — Map (db m16911) HM
Near Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling south.
Army of the Potomac Eleventh Corps Artillery Brigade Battery G Fourth U.S. Artillery Six 12 pounders Lieut. Eugene A. Bancroft Commanding July 1 Arrived at Gettysburg about 11 a.m. Advanced and took position two sections on Barlow's Knoll the . . . — — Map (db m16870) HM
Near Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling south.
Army of the Potomac Eleventh Corps Battery I First Ohio Artillery Six 12 pounders Captain Hubert Dilger commanding July 1 Arrived at Gettysburg before noon and went into position west of the Carlisle Road. Engaged with two Confederate batteries. . . . — — Map (db m16873) HM
On Howard Avenue, 0.2 miles east of Mummasburg Road, on the right when traveling east.
(Front):Battery I, First Ohio Light Artillery Artillery Brigade Eleventh Corps Capt. Hubert Dilger July 1,2 & 3, 1863. Eidus Et Audax Erected by the State of Ohio (Right): This Battery Captain Huber Dilger Commanding marched with the . . . — — Map (db m11135) HM
On Carlisle Street (State Highway 34) at Lincoln Street (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling south on Carlisle Street.
(Front):Arriving about noon July 1, 1863, this battery Capt. Lewis Heckman Commanding went into position here in reserve when the 11th Corps began to retire, it engaged the enemy with great gallantry. After severe loss it was withdrawn. . . . — — Map (db m11040) 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 Steinwehr Avenue (Business U.S. 15) 0 miles north of Culp Street, on the right when traveling north.
On the afternoon of July 1, 1863, the Union Army retreated from positions behind you to Cemetery Hill, the high ground in front of you. By early evening Union pickets along this area of the Emmitsburg Road were being harassed by Confederate fire. On . . . — — Map (db m19062) HM
On 117 Chambersburg Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built circa 1842, this house, the last remaining building of the C.W. HOFFMAN carriage-making complex, is linked to one of the most famous anecdotes of the Battle. For here worked Wesley Culp, a native of Gettysburg who moved south as a Confederate . . . — — Map (db m105493) HM
Near Steinwehr Avenue north of Long Lane, on the left when traveling north.
Camp Colt, established during World War I, was named after the 1800s weapon designer, Samuel Colt. It was the first US post to train soldiers for the newly established Tank Corps. The 192-acre training camp stretched across the fields in front of . . . — — Map (db m198103) HM
On Carlisle Street (Alternate U.S. 15) just north of East Water Street, on the left when traveling north.
In memory of
Captain James A. Thompson '40
former Consul of Theta Chapter
Died in India Nov. 9, 1944
in the service of his country — — Map (db m147276) WM
Near Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15) south of Locust Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
After the first day of the battle, Rebel soldiers occupied most of Gettysburg, including the Rupp tannery and the home's backyard. Union sharpshooters fired at the enemy from the front porch. John Rupp and his family were literally caught between . . . — — Map (db m130311) HM
On Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15) south of Breckenridge Street, on the right when traveling south.
Imagine having to flee your home because the largest battle of the Civil War roared onto your doorstep. That is exactly what happened to Hettie Shriver and daughters, Sadie (5) and Mollie (3). George and Hettie Shriver moved into this new home in . . . — — Map (db m227901) HM
On Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) at Reynolds Street, on the right when traveling west on Lincoln Highway.
The above photo of Chambersburg Pike (Courtesy of Special Collections/Musselman Library, Gettysburg College) was taken in 1863 near where you are standing (white star), looking west. On July 1, 1863, soldiers from the Army of . . . — — Map (db m130273) HM
On Baltimore Street south of Breckinridge Street when traveling south. Reported missing.
The American Civil War (1861-65) began several months after George and Hettie Shriver and their two daughters, Sadie and Mollie, settled into their new home (left). Shortly thereafter George mustered into Co. C Coles Cavalry of the Union Army in . . . — — Map (db m225454) HM
Curious townspeople gathered near the Seminary on the morning of July 1, "all eager to witness a brush with the Confederates and not dreaming of the terrible conflict that was to occur on that day." As soon as the fighting began in earnest, . . . — — Map (db m66722) HM WM
On West Confederate Avenue at West Middle Street / Fairfield Road (Pennsylvania Highway 116), on the left when traveling south on West Confederate Avenue.
Co. D. 149th Pa. Vol. 2. Brig. 3. Div. I.Army Corps Headquarters Guards Erected and presented to the company by George W. Baldwin in memory of his brother Joseph H. Baldwin who was killed here July 1, 1863, and Alex M. Stuart mortally . . . — — Map (db m11840) HM
On Lefever Street at Wainright Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Lefever Street.
"I don't believe we can have an army without music"
General Robert E. Lee, 1864
During the American Civil War, field music provided invaluable communication in camps and on the battlefields. In camp, musicians were always placed . . . — — Map (db m87819) 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 Seminary Ridge Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Mathew Brady's photograph of three Southern prisoners posing on Seminary Ridge is among the most famous images of Confederate soldiers taken during the Civil War. The stone wall in front of you occupies the ground where the breastworks depicted . . . — — Map (db m66719) HM WM
On Baltimore Street (U.S. 15) at South Street, on the right when traveling south on Baltimore Street.
In the afternoon of July 1st, 1863, after Union troops retreated south to Cemetery Hill, this 2½ story brick house was occupied by Confederate sharpshooters. Catherine Sweney and daughter, Lizzie, residents of the house, fled to safety. The . . . — — Map (db m6174) HM
On Stienwehr Avenue (State Highway 134) at Washington Street, on the right when traveling north on Stienwehr Avenue. Reported missing.
The Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania laid and dedicated the cornerstone of the first battlefield monument on July 4, 1865. That Soldier's National Monument is located on the grounds of the Soldiers' . . . — — Map (db m16907) HM
Originally the Seminary's main building (1832), Schmucker Hall now serves as the Seminary Ridge Museum presenting Civil War exhibits on the first day of the battle, care of the wounded, the religious conflict over slavery, and the experience of . . . — — Map (db m66681) HM WM
On Seminary Avenue at West Middle Street (Pennsylvania Highway 116), on the right when traveling south on Seminary Avenue.
Army of Northern Virginia Ewell's Corps Artillery Reserve Dance's Battalion Cunningham's Battery The Powhatan Artillery 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 m15308) HM
On Seminary Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
C.S.A. Army of Northern Virginia Ewell's Corps Artillery Reserve Dance's Battalion First Virginia Artillery Cunningham's, Smith's, Watson's, Griffin's and Graham's Batteries Four 20 pounder Parrotts, Four 10 pounder Parrotts Ten 3 inch Rifles, . . . — — Map (db m15306) HM
On North Washington Street, 0.1 miles south of West Stevens Street.
Born a free African-American. He taught the Colored people at this college, 1837, while a student at the Lutheran Seminary. A historian, he was elected bishop of the A.M.E. Church, 1852, and was president of Wilberforce University, 1863-76. — — Map (db m40951) HM
On Seminary Ridge Avenue, 0.2 miles south of Buford Avenue (U.S. 30), on the left when traveling south.
Daniel A. Payne was born a free person of color in Charleston, South Carolina and came to Gettysburg Seminary in 1835 to study theology after a law prohibiting the education of slaves forced him to close his school and abandon teaching. With his . . . — — Map (db m66679) HM
On Steinwehr Avenue (Business U.S. 15) 0.1 miles north of King Street, on the left when traveling north.
Dedicated to the
Memory of
James A. Getty
For his untiring
efforts to inculcate
the youth of America
by his portrayal
of Abraham Lincoln
And for his service
as a member of
the Confederation
of Union Generals.
Robert E. . . . — — Map (db m241988) HM
On Steinwehr Avenue (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling south.
Built in 1776 by the Rev. Alexander Dobbin. In use for some 25 years as one of the first classical schools west of the Susquehanna River. It is now a museum refurnished in keeping with the early period. — — Map (db m122380) HM
On Lefever Street, on the right when traveling east.
Rufus Benjamin Weaver, a native of Gettysburg, was a college student at the time of the battle in 1863. His father Samuel Weaver, a local photographer, supervised the collection and reburial of the Federal troops in the National Cemetery. Because . . . — — Map (db m77608) HM
On North Washington Street (U.S. 15) at West Water Street, on the right when traveling north on North Washington Street.
The future President of the U.S., General of the Army, and Supreme Commander in Europe in WW II lived in this house with his wife Mamie and infant son Icky in the spring and summer of 1918. An Army captain, he was then commanding Camp Colt at . . . — — Map (db m6179) HM
After leaving the White House in 1961, former President and Commanding General Dwight David Eisenhower retired to his permanent Gettysburg home. The adjacent building, located on the campus of Gettysburg College at 300 Carlisle Street, was used by . . . — — Map (db m87973) HM
On East Confederate Avenue at Legion Alley East Road, on the left when traveling south on East Confederate Avenue.
C.S.A. Army of Northern Virginia Second Army Corps Early's Division Maj. Gen. Jubal A. Early Hays's Brigade Brig. Gen. Harry T. Hays Smith's Brigade Brig. Gen. William Smith Hoke's Brigade Col. Isaac E. Avery, Col. A.C. Godwin Gordon's Brigade . . . — — Map (db m167960) HM
On Carlisle Street (State Highway 34) at Lincoln Avenue (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling south on Carlisle Street.
Baseball great. One of the most dominant pitchers of the twentieth century. "Gettysburg Eddie" compiled a record of 326-194 throughout his career (1901-17), mostly with the Philadelphia Athletics. He won 20 Games or more eight times and helped the . . . — — Map (db m8651) HM
On Howard Avenue, 0.1 miles west of Carlisle Road (Pennsylvania Highway 34), on the right when traveling east.
Army of the Potomac Eleventh Corps Major General Oliver O. Howard First Division Brigadier General Francis C. Barlow Brigadier General Adelbert Ames Second Division Brigadier General Adolph Von Steinwehr Third Division Major General Carl . . . — — Map (db m11165) HM
On Seminary Ridge Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Born at Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania, Elsie Singmaster came to Gettysburg in 1901 where her father taught and served as president of the Seminary. A prolific writer for almost 50 years, Elsie Singmaster authored more than 300 short stories and . . . — — Map (db m66711) HM
On Seminary Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
July 4
Having withdrawn under orders from its previous positions the Corps formed line about daybreak on this ridge with its right a short distance south of the Hagerstown Road its left near the Mummasburg Road and its center near here. . . . — — Map (db m17901) HM
On Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15) at East High Street, on the right when traveling north on Baltimore Street.
Army of the Potomac Medical Department Field Hospitals Cavalry Corps The Hospitals of the First Division Cavalry Corps were located June 30th in this church and other nearby buildings and fell into the hands of the Confederates on the evening of . . . — — Map (db m17939) HM
On Baltimore Pike (State Road 97) at Slocum Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Baltimore Pike.
Army of the Potomac Artillery Reserve Second Volunteer Brigade Fifth New York Light Artillery Six 20 pounder Parrotts Captain Elijah D. Taft Commanding July 2 Arrived and halted in park about 10.30 a.m. Moved to the Cemetery at 3.30 p.m. and . . . — — Map (db m9896) HM
On Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling north.
Army of the Potomac Artillery Reserve Second Volunteer Brigade Fifth New York Light Artillery Six 20 pounder Parrotts Captain Elijah D. Taft commanding July 1 Arrived and halted in park at about 10 a.m. Moved to the Evergreen Cemetery at 3.30 . . . — — Map (db m16919) HM
On Coster Avenue at North Stratton Street, on the right when traveling east on Coster Avenue.
Army of the Potomac Eleventh Corps - Second Division First Brigade Col. Charles R. Coster 134th. 154th. New York 27th. 73d. Pennsylvania Infantry July 1 Arrived about 2 p.m. and went into position on Cemetery Hill supporting Battery I 1st New . . . — — Map (db m11037) HM
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