On Howard Avenue, 0.1 miles east of Mummasburg Road, on the right when traveling east.
Army of the Potomac Eleventh Corps - Third Division First Brigade Brig. Gen. Alex. Schimmelfennig 82d Illinois, 45th. 157th. New York 61st. Ohio, 74th Pennsylvania Infantry July 1 Arrived about 1 p.m. and advanced to connect with the right of . . . — — Map (db m11089) HM
On Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling north.
Army of the Potomac Second Corps Third Division First Brigade Col. Samuel S. Carroll 14th. Indiana 4th. 8th. Ohio 7th. West Virginia Infantry July 2 Took position in the morning on right of Corps on Cemetery Ridge between the Cemetery and . . . — — Map (db m17035) HM
On West High Street at South Washington Street, on the right when traveling east on West High Street.
Built 1813-1814 For Gettysburg Academy Lutheran Theological Seminary 1826-1832 Gettysburg College 1832-1837 Plaque erected 1982 by Gettysburg College — — Map (db m12004) HM
Near West Water Street east of Penn Hall Drive, on the right when traveling west.
In memory of Our Brother
First Lieutenant Stephen Holden Doane '70
Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division
Phi Kappa Psi Pledge Class of 1966
Medal of Honor
"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in . . . — — Map (db m130282) HM
Near Penn Hall Drive north of West Water Street, on the right when traveling north.
"Some eighteen wounded of the 1st Corps were carried to the splendid mansion of the Professor [Baugher]. Day and night the family were unremitting in their attention to the wants of the sufferers." — David Weaver, 90th . . . — — Map (db m130279) HM
On W High Street at S Franklin Street, on the right when traveling west on W High Street.
On this corner stood the only building built for the sole purpose of educating the Colored children of the Borough of Gettysburg. In 1834 Pennsylvania mandated public education. On September 19, 1934, citizens of Gettysburg met and chose six . . . — — Map (db m75467) HM
Near Steinwehr Avenue (Business U.S. 15) at South Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
Mortally wounded during Pickett's Charge, Confederate General Lewis Armistead, a Freemason, received aid and comfort from Union Captain Henry Bingham, a fellow Freemason. Their Freemasonry bond of brotherhood transcended battle lines and symbolized . . . — — Map (db m196111) HM
Near Steinwehr Avenue (State Highway 134) at Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
(Front and Back):Friend to Friend A Brotherhood Undivided (Left):Friend to Friend Masonic Memorial This monument is presented by the Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania and dedicated as a . . . — — Map (db m16908) HM
On Fairview Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
On or near this spot, Pvt. George Nixon 73rd Ohio Infty Great Grandfather of former President Richard Nixon was mortally wounded on July 2, 1863. He died on July 10, 1863 and is buried in the National Cemetery — — Map (db m218470) HM WM
Here the Shippensburg-Baltimore and the Philadelphia-Pittsburgh Roads crossed. Near the crossroads, stood the tavern of Samuel Gettys. In 1775, troops gathered here for Continental service. — — Map (db m17045) HM
Near this site stood Samuel Gettys’ tavern, at which on June 24, 1775 most of Captain Michael Doudel’s company of riflemen was enlisted, from the Marsh Creek settlement, in prompt response to the call of the Continental Congress for volunteers.
The . . . — — Map (db m105372) HM
On Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling north.
Nearby, Nov. 19, 1863, in dedicating the National Cemetery, Abraham Lincoln gave the address which he had written in Washington and revised after his arrival at Gettysburg the evening of November 18. — — Map (db m15129) HM
On Baltimore Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Gettysburg Address
"Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil . . . — — Map (db m75631) HM WM
On Seminary Ridge, 0.2 miles south of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling south.
After stunning victories at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville, Virginia early in May 1863, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee carried the war through Maryland, across the Mason-Dixon Line and into Pennsylvania. His infantry marched north through . . . — — Map (db m192367) HM
On Carlisle Street (Business U.S. 15) south of West Railroad Street, on the right when traveling north.
Top 50 among liberal arts colleges for return on investment within 10 years of enrollment
No. 20 in salary potential by payscale.com*
32,000+ active and global alumni network
Gettysburg College is a . . . — — Map (db m217043) HM
On West Lincoln Avenue at Carlisle Street (Pennsylvania Highway 34), on the right when traveling east on West Lincoln Avenue.
Founded in 1832 by leaders including the Rev Samuel Simon Schmucker and Thaddeus Stevens, abolitionist and drafter of the 14th Amendment. Gettysburg Office stood in the path of the Union retreat on July 1, 1863, and Pennsylvania Hall served as a . . . — — Map (db m11049) HM
Near West Lincoln Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Text on Left Panel
Dedicated to all Gettysburg College veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, who have served, or are serving their Nation in peace and war. We honor their valor, dedication to duty, personal sacrifice, and service to our . . . — — Map (db m76000) WM
On Carlisle Street (Business U.S. 15) just south of West Railroad Street, on the right when traveling north.
50+ annual live performances by nationally-known artists and Sunderman Conservatory of Music students
$20.7 million in community support since 2005
40,000+ annual visitors
The Majestic Theater has . . . — — Map (db m217046) HM
On Carlisle Street (Business U.S. 15) at West Railroad Street, on the right when traveling north on Carlisle Street. Reported missing.
Built in 1858 in the fashionable Italianate Villa style, this R.R. depot and its attendant telegraph line afforded Gettysburg with modern day transportation and communication. The Battle of Gettysburg expanded its use for unanticipated purposes. On . . . — — Map (db m32429) HM
On North Hay Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Lutheran Theological Seminary is the oldest continuing graduate and professional school of the Lutheran tradition in the Americas. Its campus has long been a crossroads of history. We invite you to walk the steps of the soldiers who fought . . . — — Map (db m91301) HM
On Seminary Ridge, 0.1 miles south of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling south.
The Lutheran Theological Seminary is the oldest continuing graduate and professional school of the Lutheran tradition in the Americas. Its campus has long been a crossroads of history. We invite you to walk the steps of the soldiers who fought . . . — — Map (db m192368) HM
Constructed in 1832 under the leadership of the Reverend Samuel Simon Schmucker, the brick federal-style building was an impressive home for the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg. In July 1863, as war engulfed Gettysburg, the building . . . — — Map (db m66762) HM WM
On Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15) south of Locust Street, on the right when traveling south.
This well and a nearby spring were the first sources of municipal water service provided to the town of Gettysburg.
In 1822 the Gettysburg Water Company acquired this property along with the well and spring, and channeled the water to their . . . — — Map (db m130289) HM
On Steinwehr Avenue (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling south.
In honor of the American Gold Star Mothers for their Sacrifice, Service, and Patriotism
A Mother's tears were shed today
For a battle long ago.
Her precious gift to a warrior son
Whose fate.....she'll never know. . . . — — Map (db m67422) WM
On Lincoln Lane, on the right when traveling west.
By the Sons of Goodwill, a society of black men for the burial of the colored citizens of Gettysburg.
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Interred in this burial ground are 30 "United States Colored Troops" (USCT), Veterans of the Civil War, who were denied burial in the . . . — — Map (db m69156) HM WM
On East Confederate Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
C.S.A. Army of Northern Virginia Ewell's Corps Early's Division Gordon's Brigade 13th. 26th. 31st. 38th. 60th. 61st. Georgia Infantry July 2 After participating in the operations of July 1st at Barlow Knoll and elsewhere it took position in the . . . — — Map (db m13513) HM
On East Middle Street, on the right when traveling east.
This structure, built in 1822, served as the Methodist Church for nearly 50 years and still retains a portion of the original burial ground at the rear. After the battle, wounded were cared for here by the Catholic Sisters of Charity from nearby . . . — — Map (db m17461) HM
On East Middle Street east of Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling east.
Erected by the members of Corporal Skelly Post No. 1 Dep't. PA. G.A.R.
To the memory of their fallen comrades of Adams Co. PA from 1861 to 65 — — Map (db m217055) WM
On West Confederate Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Army of Northern Virginia Ewell's Corps Artillery Reserve Dance's Battalion Griffin's Battery The Salem Artillery Two 3 inch Rifles, Two Napoleons July 1 Reached the field too late to take part in the battle. July 2 Remained in reserve on this . . . — — Map (db m11878) HM
There is a beautiful and diverse natural habitat on Seminary Ridge. At 560 feet above sea level, the ridge is a threshold to the Blue Ridge and Appalachian Mountains to the west. The high ground that was of strategic importance in the Battle of . . . — — Map (db m66708) HM
On East Confederate Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
C.S.A. Army of Northern Virginia Ewell's Corps Early's Division Hays's Brigade 5th. 6th. 7th. 8th. 9th. Louisiana Infantry July 1 Advanced at 3 p.m. with Hoke's Brigade flanked Eleventh Corps aided in taking guns pursued retreating Union troops . . . — — Map (db m13508) HM
On Chambersburg Road (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
General Robert E. Lee and his staff planned one of America's greatest battles at this site. Almost a century later the site began offering overnight accommodations to travelers coming to pay homage to their heroes. Gutted by fire in 1896, the . . . — — Map (db m94496) HM
On Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15) south of South Street, on the right when traveling south.
Historic Farnsworth House (Sweney) was saved from demolition in 1972 by the Shultz's - who began restoration of the house and grounds, restoring it to its original 1863 appearance. Four families have occupied the house and grounds over the past two . . . — — Map (db m245447) HM WM
On Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15) south of South Street.
Celebrating our 50th year of honoring all the brave soldiers that fought and died here, that our nation, under God, has had a new birth of freedom & that our government of the people, by the people, & for the people, has not perished from the earth. . . . — — Map (db m245492) HM WM
On Lefever Street at Wainright Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Lefever Street.
"The Fire of Patriotism was Burning Me Up...My Mind Was Made Up and I was Bound to Enlist"
George T. Ulmer - 8th Maine Volunteers
America's First Music
Music has always been a significant part of the American military . . . — — Map (db m87818) HM
On East Confederate Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
C.S.A. Army of Northern Virginia Ewell's Corps Early's Division Hoke's Brigade 6th. 21st. 57th. North Carolina Infantry July 1 Advanced at 3 p.m. with Hays's Brigade flanked Eleventh Corps aided in taking two guns repulsed First Brigade Second . . . — — Map (db m202865) HM
On Steinwehr Avenue north of Long Lane, on the left when traveling north.
At 4:00pm on July 2, the 209 men of the 8th Ohio were ordered to advance and hold this position. For 24 hours the regiment was constantly engaged in “murderous” skirmishes, losing 40 men. During the bombardment on July 3, the “missiles of both . . . — — Map (db m198087) HM
On Carlisle Street (Pennsylvania Route 34) at West Railroad Street, on the right when traveling north on Carlisle Street.
The building before you, Gettysburg's iconic train station, played a key role in both misery and grandeur associated with the Battle of Gettysburg.
On June 30, 1863, even before vicious fighting began, Union cavalry Gen. John Buford established . . . — — Map (db m227770) HM
On West Confederate Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Army of Northern Virginia Hill's Corps Artillery Reserve McIntosh's Battalion Hurt's Battery Hardaway Alabama Artillery Two Whitworths and Two 3 inch Rifles July 1 The Whitworths were in position near Chambersburg Pike west of Herr's Tavern and . . . — — Map (db m11843) HM
On North Washington Street at Chambersburg Street (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling south on North Washington Street.
A gift to Gettysburg College in 1990 from George W. Olinger and Mac E. Olinger, life long residents of Gettysburg, zestful supporters of local history, common sense preservationists and quiet, humanitarians. Their gift of these historic buildings . . . — — Map (db m29799) HM
On Baltimore Street (U.S. 15) at Wade Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Baltimore Street.
In this modest weatherboard house, constructed ca. 1820, Mary Virginia “Jennie” Wade was born on May 21, 1843. Wade, the second of six children of James and Mary Filby Wade, spent her childhood here, attending local schools and . . . — — Map (db m8169) HM
On West Confederate Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Army of Northern Virginia Hill's Corps Artillery Reserve McIntosh's Battalion Johnson's Virginia Battery Two Napoleons and Two 3 inch Rifles July 2 In position here and actively engaged under the heavy fire of Union Sharpshooters and artillery. . . . — — Map (db m11871) HM
On West Confederate Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Army of Northern Virginia Hill's Corps Artillery Reserve McIntosh's Battalion Johnson's Virginia Battery Two Napoleons and Two 3 inch Rifles July 1 In position on hill near Fairfield Road west of Willoughby Run. Not engaged though under fire and . . . — — Map (db m11873) HM
On Chambersburg Pike (U.S. 30) west of Seminary Ridge, on the left when traveling east.
"On every side the passion, rage and frenzy of fearless men or reckless boys devoted to slaughter or doomed to death! The same sun that a day before had been shining to cure the wheat-sheaves of the harvest of peace, now glared to . . . — — Map (db m99768) HM
On Chambersburg Pike (U.S. 30) west of Seminary Ridge, on the right when traveling west.
"Three more acres or less on which are erected a one and a half story stone dwelling house and frame stable … directed and sold and struck off the same unto Thaddeus Stevens, trustee of Mary Thompson, for the sum of sixteen . . . — — Map (db m99848) HM
On Chambersburg Pike (Route 30), on the right when traveling west.
"There was no use in fighting any longer. The enemy had deployed and we were trapped. The town was before us, the enemy on either side, and behind us."
—Col. John Musser, 143rd Pennsylvania Infantry
On Chambersburg Pike (U.S. 30) west of Seminary Ridge, on the right when traveling west.
"This house was within the Rebel lines. Occupying an elevated position from which the Federal lines could be seen with a field glass, and being at a safe distance from our guns, it was selected by General Lee and his staff as his . . . — — Map (db m100012) HM
On Seminary Ridge Drive just south of Chambersburg Pike (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling south.
In mid-July 1863, Mathew Brady and his crew set up a stereoscopic, wet-plate camera here and recorded what is arguably the most iconic of all Civil War photographs. The photo had been widely reproduced for more than a century when historian William . . . — — Map (db m105962) HM
On Chambersburg Road (U.S. 30) at Seminary Ridge, on the right when traveling west on Chambersburg Road.
The foundation in front of you is all that remains of Casper Henry Dustman’s antebellum barn, a building that stood here during the Battle of Gettysburg. Typical of barns in this area, the wood-framed section was larger than the foundation, which . . . — — Map (db m118902) HM
On Chambersburg Road (U.S. 30) at Seminary Ridge, on the left when traveling west on Chambersburg Road.
In the summer of 1863, Alexander Riggs and his family lived in a house that stood before you, directly across the Chambersburg Pike from Mary Thompson’s. Like most of Gettysburg’s dwellings, the Riggs house was caught up in the whirlwind of battle, . . . — — Map (db m118903) HM
On West Confederate Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Army of Northern Virginia Hill's Corps Heth's Division Garnett's Battalion Lewis's Battery The Lewis Artillery Two 3 inch Rifles and Two Napoleons July 1 One of the rifles at 3.30 p.m. relieved one of Pegram's guns on the ridge west of Herr's . . . — — Map (db m11880) HM
On Hanover Road (State Highway 116) at 6th Street on Hanover Road.
Army of Northern Virginia 2nd Corps Headquarters Lieut. General Richard S. Ewell ——— Divisions Major Genl. Jubal A. Early Major Genl. Edward Johnson Major Genl. R.E. Rodes July 1,2,3,4,5, 1863 — — Map (db m10876) HM
The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg held its inaugural session in 1826 with one professor, eight students, a small collection of books, and less than $1700. Seminarians adhered to a rigid schedule. The day started with a 5:00 a.m. . . . — — Map (db m66663) HM
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
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