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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Adams County, Pennsylvania

 
Clickable Map of Adams County, Pennsylvania and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Adams County, PA (1442) Cumberland County, PA (428) Franklin County, PA (228) York County, PA (438) Carroll County, MD (210) Frederick County, MD (558)  AdamsCounty(1442) Adams County (1442)  CumberlandCounty(428) Cumberland County (428)  FranklinCounty(228) Franklin County (228)  YorkCounty(438) York County (438)  CarrollCountyMaryland(210) Carroll County (210)  FrederickCounty(558) Frederick County (558)
Gettysburg is the county seat for Adams County
Adjacent to Adams County, Pennsylvania
      Cumberland County (428)  
      Franklin County (228)  
      York County (438)  
      Carroll County, Maryland (210)  
      Frederick County, Maryland (558)  
 
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301 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Soldier’s National Monument
Near Taneytown Road (State Highway 134), on the right when traveling north.
(Front):Gettysburg July 1.2.3. 1863 ——— (Back): "It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us - that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they . . . Map (db m64853) HM
302 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Soldiers' National Cemetery
On Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling south.
"Here where they fell, Oft shall the widow's tear be shed, Oft shall fond parents mourn their dead; The orphan here shall kneel and weep…" Hymn by Benjamin B. French Sung at cemetery dedication November 19, 1863
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303 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — St. James Lutheran ChurchFounded 1789.
On York Street (Lincoln Highway) (U.S. 30) at South Stratton Street, on the right when traveling east on York Street (Lincoln Highway).
Services conducted here when local militia company, Independent Blues, left in response to Lincoln’s Call in April 1861. Mary Virginia Wade, only civilian killed during the Battle of Gettysburg, confirmed here, April 20, 1862. Church then on this . . . Map (db m105373) HM
304 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — St. Paul's A.M.E. Zion Church
On South Washington Street at Breckenridge Street, on the right when traveling south on South Washington Street.
St. Paul's A.M.E. Zion Church, erected in 1917, is the third church to be used by Gettysburg's oldest African American congregation—founded ca. 1838 in a small frame building on nearby Franklin Street. Members of this congregation have long . . . Map (db m130259) HM
305 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Stevens' Battery
On Seminary Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Stevens' Battery, 5th Maine. July 1, 1863.Map (db m15298) HM
306 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Stevens Hall
On Carlisle Street (Pennsylvania Route 34), on the left when traveling north.
The residence hall straight ahead of you is named after Thaddeus Stevens, a trustee of Pennsylvania College (now Gettysburg College) from 1834 to 1868. During the Civil War, Stevens was a powerful abolitionist Congressman. He led efforts to pass the . . . Map (db m88727) HM
307 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Stevens Run Environmental Stewardship
On West High Street, on the left when traveling west.
The stream you are looking at is known as Stevens Run. This 2.2 mile Pennsylvania stream, sometimes dry, is a tributary of Rock Creek and part of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. It originates on the Gettysburg battlefield to the south (your right) . . . Map (db m198481) HM
308 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — T.T. Tate HouseBuilt 1867
On 115 Chambersburg Street, on the right when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
Built by Dr. Theodore Thompson Tate in 1867, this double gable, board and batten cottage is a rare local example of the Carpenter Gothic Style popularized by the noted Landscape Architect Andrew Jackson Downing. Dr. Tate, a prominent local surgeon, . . . Map (db m130276) HM
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309 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — T.T. Tate HouseVacation Rental — Built in 1867 —
On Chambersburg Street (U.S. 30) west of North Washington Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built by Dr. Theodore Thompson Tate in 1867, this double gable, board and batten cottage is a rare example of the Carpenter Gothic Style popularized by the noted Landscape Architect Andrew Jackson Downing. Dr. Tate, a prominent local surgeon, . . . Map (db m130277) HM
310 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — 94 — Temples of MercyAmerican Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site
On Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15) at East High Street, on the right when traveling north on Baltimore Street.
The churches of Gettysburg were the first to offer their facilities to serve the needs of wounded soldiers borne from the battlefield on July 1st. Public buildings and many private homes followed the lead in showing care and mercy. As soon as the . . . Map (db m122379) HM
311 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Thaddeus Stevens
On Chambersburg Street (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling west.
Lawyer, congressman, abolitionist, ironmaker, and defender of free public schools in Pennsylvania, lived in a house that stood on this site. He moved from here in 1842.Map (db m18114) HM
312 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Thaddeus Stevens, the Great Commoner, 1792 - 1868
On Baltimore Street at W Middle Street, on the right when traveling south on Baltimore Street.
Gettysburg College - As a state representative, Stevens got $18,000 from the state for the college’s first building, Pennsylvania Hall Savior of Public Education – Speech in 1835 turned back repeal effort of public education. Also left . . . Map (db m199082) HM
313 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — The "Jack" Hopkins House
On South Washington Street south of West High Street, on the right when traveling south.
This house (#219) belonged to John Hopkins, an African American citizen, from 1851 until his death at age 62 in 1868. His wife Julia continued to live here until she passed away in 1891. John Hopkins enjoyed a distinguished career of janitor at . . . Map (db m130260) HM
314 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — The Adams County Prison
On E High Street west of S Stratton Street, on the right when traveling east.
As part of a deal to establish Gettysburg as county seat in 1800, James Gettys donated this lot for a county prison. This two story “bastille-like” building with its 16’ foot stone wall enclosing the prison yard was erected in 1851 to replace the . . . Map (db m65782) HM
315 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — The American Legion Tablet
Near Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling south.
The American Legion prays for peace -- but peace with honor! We pray that mankind will accept as a basis for this peace the trinity of religious, political and social freedom won in the American Revolution, preserved in the Civil War, protected in . . . Map (db m16875) HM
316 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — The Battle ArrivesPennsylvania Hall
Near North Washington Street at West Stevens Street, on the left when traveling north.
The U.S. Signal Corps, soon after came into the College… This created considerable noise and aroused suspicions." - Horatio Watkins, Class of 1864 When completed in the fall of 1837, the Edifice, known today as Pennsylvania Hall, became the . . . Map (db m88728) HM
317 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — The Camp Colt Officers Club
On West Middle Street, on the right when traveling west.
This beautifully restored Gothic Revival house, ca. 1870, was originally the home of the Rev. Luther Sieber family. Paul Sieber became Gettysburg College's first All-American football player. During World War I, the building served as the Officers . . . Map (db m32511) HM
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318 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — The Civil War Comes to Gettysburg
Near Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15) south of Locust Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
In the summer of 1863, over 165,000 soldiers and thousands of draft animals converged on the town of Gettysburg and its surrounding area. Troops on both sides of a critical battle took over homes and businesses, broke down fences, and shot at . . . Map (db m130312) HM
319 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — The College HospitalPennsylvania Hall
On Penn Hall Drive west of North Washington Street, on the right when traveling west.
"No voice of speaker, student, or stranger was heard in our halls... Instead the voice of prayer, the cry of the wounded, and the groans of the dying." - Dr. Heny L. Baugher, College President, 1850-1868 When Michael Culver, Class of . . . Map (db m90615) HM
320 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — 12 — The Confederate Assault
Near Seminary Ridge Avenue.
On the afternoon of July 1, 1863, the exhausted Union regiments faced new attacks by fresh Confederate units arriving from the west and the north. Confederate Major General Henry Heth used superior numbers to outflank and push the 1st Corps back . . . Map (db m66695) HM WM
321 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — The Confederate Attack Towards This Position
Near Baltomore Street, 0.2 miles north of Slocum Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
The cemetery archway ahead is shown behind the guns in this wartime engraving.Map (db m105075) HM
322 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — The Coster Avenue Mural
On Coster Avenue east of Havel Alley, on the right when traveling east.
      The Coster Avenue Mural depicts the fight between the Union brigade of Col. Charles R. Coster and the Confederate brigades of Brig. Gen. Harry T. Hays and Col. Isaac E. Avery on the afternoon of July 1, 1863. Coster’s three small regiments . . . Map (db m64410) HM
323 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — The Dobbin House
On Steinwehr Avenue (U.S. 15), on the right when traveling south.
      The Dobbin House is the oldest building in Gettysburg. It was built by Reverand Alexander Dobbin in 1776. The structure originally served as a home for Mr. Dobbin, his wife, and 19 children, as well as the Reverand’s Classical School, the . . . Map (db m65788) HM
324 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — the Eagle Hotel
On Chambersburg Street (U.S. 30) at Washington Street, on the right when traveling west on Chambersburg Street. Reported missing.
From 1834 to 1960 this site was occupied by the Eagle Hotel building. It was Gettysburg's premier hostelry for most of the 19th century. The advent of automobile and cheaper motels were the source of its downfall midway in the 20th century. It was . . . Map (db m94505) HM
325 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — The Evolution of Gettysburg's "Common School"
On Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15) at Lefever Street, on the right when traveling north on Baltimore Street.
In 1834 Gettysburg established a "common school" to provide its children with a free elementary education, which over the years evolved into the current Gettysburg Area School System. Following 23 years of classes being held in multiple private . . . Map (db m13266) HM
326 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — The Founding of Gettysburg College
On West Stevens Street at Mummasburg Street, on the left when traveling east on West Stevens Street.
"The College at that day, was but a large family." - Reverend William F. Eyster, Class of 1839 In 1832, Lutheran theologian Samuel Simon Schmucker founded Pennsylvania College (now Gettysburg College). Chartered to provide instruction . . . Map (db m87976) HM
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327 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — 17 — The Gauntlet of Union Retreat and Aftermath
On North Hay Street, on the right when traveling south.
By 4:30 p.m. on July 1, 1863, the Union line had been penetrated and broken along Seminary Ridge. A scene of chaos and confusion ensued as Union artillery galloped along the Chambersburg Pike past the fleeing infantry. Suddenly, South . . . Map (db m202946) HM
328 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — The Gettysburg Address
Near Taneytown Road (State Highway 134), on the right when traveling north. Reported permanently removed.
"We are met on a great battle-field of that war. We are met to dedicate a portion of it as the final resting-place of those who have given their lives that that nation might live." President Abraham Lincoln Gettysburg Address On the . . . Map (db m194069) HM
329 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — The Gettysburg and Harrisburg Railroad Depot
On North Washington Street at West Railroad Street, on the right when traveling south on North Washington Street.
This building, completed in April 1884, served the new Gettysburg and Harrisburg Railroad Company, which sought to take advantage of the growing interest in the Gettysburg Battlefield. From here visitors could continue with a 2 1/2 mile tour across . . . Map (db m32373) HM
330 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — The Gettysburg Post Office and the Civil War
On Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) at Reynolds Street, on the right when traveling west on Lincoln Highway.
The Gettysburg Post Office was established on July 1, 1795. At the time of the Battle of Gettysburg, the Post Office was located at 112 Baltimore Street, the home of Postmaster David A. Buehler. When Confederate troops entered the town on . . . Map (db m130275) HM
331 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — The History of Gettysburg College
Near West Broadway, 0.2 miles west of College Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
"No one can come to Gettysburg unstirred by thoughts of those who fought here, and of him who spoke here." - President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Gettyburg College Trustee (1961-1969) Founded in 1832, Gettysburg College (originally . . . Map (db m90671) HM
332 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — The James Gettys Hotel
On 27 Chambersburg Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built in 1803, this hotel served as a popular stopping place, providing lodging and entertainment far and wide. Today, the James Gettys Hotel carried on its historic tradition with suites named after the many domestic and commercial businesses . . . Map (db m105491) HM
333 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — The John Rupp House and Tannery Site
On Baltimore Street (U.S. BUS 15) at Steinwehr Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Baltimore Street.
The house on your left was constructed in 1868 for John Rupp. Described as “one of the finest on Baltimore Street, if not the town,” this Gothic Revival style “cottage” reflected the success of Rupp’s “Valuable Steam . . . Map (db m75503) HM
334 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — The Last Line-of-Duty Deaths on Gettysburg Battlefield
On Johns Avenue at Culp Street, on the right when traveling north on Johns Avenue.
On June 26, 1922, Captain Hamilton and Gunnery Sergeant Martin perished in the crash of their de Havilland DH-4B dive bomber on the property of the William Johns Farm, near the location of this marker, during the U.S. Marines training maneuvers and . . . Map (db m116359) HM WM
335 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — The Majestic Theater
On Carlisle Street (Business U.S. 15) at Racehorse Alley, on the right when traveling north on Carlisle Street.
opened in 1925 as a vaudeville and silent movie theater. It was the site of many important White House Press conferences during the Administration of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, as well as the world premiere of the movie "Gettysburg." The . . . Map (db m32435) HM
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336 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — The Memorial Church of the Prince of PeaceEpiscopal
On Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15) at West High Street, on the right when traveling south on Baltimore Street.
The first Episcopal services in Gettysburg were held at the courthouse in 1867. The first church building of the parish was built on Stevens St. in 1876. Conceived as a memorial to the dead of both sides in the Civil War, the cornerstone of this . . . Map (db m19250) HM
337 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — The Office of a PresidentDwight D. Eisenhower
On West Stevens Street at Carlisle Street (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling west on West Stevens Street.
After leaving office in 1961, President Dwight D. Eisenhower retired to his Gettysburg farm and became a Gettysburg College trustee. He wrote his memoirs in an office in the house that stands before you. Gettysburg College founded 1832 (Lower . . . Map (db m32422) HM
338 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — The Old Well
On Lefever Street at Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15), on the left when traveling east on Lefever Street.
Hidden by a capstone, this hand dug stone lined well was discovered during renovations in 2011. Mentioned in an 1837 sheriff sale as "the well of water near the door". It is spring fed and 19 feet deep. Bricks from an interior wall were used to . . . Map (db m143718) HM
339 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — 6 — The Samuel Simon Schmucker House
On Springs Avenue just east of Seminary Ridge Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Erected in 1833, the President's House served as the home of Professor Samuel S. Schmucker during his long tenure at the Seminary. Runaway slaves reportedly received aid and temporary shelter in a nearby barn before they continued on their . . . Map (db m66669) HM
340 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — 1 — The Seminary Comes to Gettysburg
On North Hay Street at Elm Street, on the right when traveling south on North Hay Street.
Beginning in the late 17th century, large waves of European settlers flooded into William Penn's colony in pursuit of opportunity and religious freedom. By the early 19th century, American Lutheran leaders realized that an institution dedicated . . . Map (db m66662) HM
341 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — 8b — The Seminary Hospital
On Seminary Ridge, on the left when traveling south.
Near this spot on the afternoon of July 1, 1863, Lt. Col. George F. McFarland, 151th Pennsylvania Volunteers, fell severely wounded as a deadly Confederate crossfire swept Seminary Ridge. Struck in both legs, he fell instantly. A private hoisted . . . Map (db m105521) HM
342 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — The Sheads-Buehler Building
On Carlisle Street (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling north.
In July 1863 at the time of the Battle of Gettysburg, two warehouse buildings occupied the site in front of you. The Sheads-Buehler Building was constructed in 1858 by local merchants Robert Sheads and Charles Buehler as a warehouse for their coal, . . . Map (db m63925) HM
343 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — The Stevens Log House
On W Middle Street (Pennsylvania Route 116).
The 1830s Stevens Log House is a fine, intact example of early 19th century village life with few amenities. From this primitive site, its residents observed the great conflict and Confederate occupation of West Middle Street during the Battle of . . . Map (db m75462) HM
344 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — The Stoever - Schick Building
On Chambersburg Street (U.S. 30) at Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling east on Chambersburg Street.
During the Battle of Gettysburg this Federal style building, erected in 1817, housed Professor Martin Stoever's family and J.L. Schick's general store. As a result of the battle the building hosted a variety of unusual events. Shortly after the . . . Map (db m18127) HM
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345 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — 9 — The Union Defense of Seminary Ridge
Near Seminary Ridge Avenue.
Severely outnumbered, Union troops purchased time for establishing defense on Cemetery Ridge with lives spent on Seminary Ridge. By 4:00 p.m. on July 1, 1863, the battered survivors of the Union 1st Corps rallied on Seminary Ridge for a final . . . Map (db m66685) HM WM
346 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — The Wagon Hotel on Cemetery Hill
On Baltimore Street at Steinwehr Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Baltimore Street.
On July 1, 1863, when the Federal 1st and 11th Corps were routed on the fields north and west of Gettysburg, the defeated soldiers hurriedly fled towards the citadel of Cemetery Hill. They passed through the town via Baltimore, Washington and . . . Map (db m75506) HM
347 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — The Wills House
On York Street (U.S. 30) at Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling east on York Street.
Erected ca. 1814, this building is the best known in Gettysburg. In 1863 it was the home of David Wills and family. Wills, a local attorney, is traditionally given credit as being the father of the Soldier's National Cemetery, for proposing that . . . Map (db m32491) HM
348 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Third DivisionEleventh Corps — Army of the Potomac —
On Howard Avenue, 0.1 miles east of Mummasburg Road, on the right when traveling east.
Army of the Potomac Eleventh Corps Third Division Major General Carl Schurz First Brigade Brig. Gen. Alex Schimmelfennig, Col. George von Amsberg Second Brigade Col. W. Krzyzanowski July 1 Arrived about noon and advanced to connect with the . . . Map (db m11124) HM
349 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Third Richmond HowitzersArtillery Reserve - Ewell's Corps — Army of Northern Virginia
On Seminary Ridge north of Springs Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
Army of Northern Virginia Ewell's Corps Reserve Artillery Dance's Battalion Smith's Battery Third Richmond Howitzers 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 m17990) HM
350 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — This Breastwork
On Seminary Ridge, on the left when traveling south.
This Breastwork was constructed by Rodes's Division C.S.A. July 4, 1863Map (db m91224) HM
351 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Tigers in the Homan House
On South Street west of Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15), on the right.
They were called "the wharf rats from New Orleans," but in a fight were considered some of the best in Lee's Army- they were called The Louisiana Tigers. Louisiana was the southern state with the highest percentage of criminals, drunkards, and . . . Map (db m245514) HM
352 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Trinity United Church of Christ
On East High Street at South Stratton Street, on the right when traveling west on East High Street.
Congregation formed 1790 First foundation laid 1812 Present church built 1851 Civil War hospital 1863 WW I "Y Hut" Camp Holt 1918Map (db m217053) HM
353 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — U.S.A. Signal Station
Near Penn Hall Drive west of North Washington Street, on the right when traveling west.
U.S.A. This building served as a Union signal station June 30, July 1 & 4, 1863 and as a hospital for the care of both Union and Confederate wounded July 1st and for some weeks thereafter.Map (db m90629) HM
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354 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Unity Park
On Lefever Street, on the right when traveling east.
During the three-day Battle of Gettysburg, Union and Confederate skirmishers occupied this park area, turning it into a virtual no man’s land. Union forces occupied grounds south of here, toward cemetery hill and Confederate forces held positions to . . . Map (db m120537) HM
355 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Unity Through MusicUnity Park
On Lefever Street at Wainright Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Lefever Street.
"Music has done its share, and more than its share, of winning this war" Union Cavalry General Philip Sheridan Common Bond There are many written accounts of how music inspired and united the armies during the civil war. . . . Map (db m87834) HM
356 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — 4 — Valentine Hall
Near Seminary Ridge Avenue.
The Seminary constructed this large Romanesque Revival building in 1894-95 as the Seminary's "Recitation Hall." Architect John Dempwolf designed the structure and its counterpart on the Gettysburg College campus which can be seen to the . . . Map (db m66667) HM
357 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Wallace's Battery - McIntosh's BattalionArtillery Reserve - Hill's Corps — Army of Northern Virginia —
On West Confederate Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Army of Northern Virginia Hill's Corps Artillery Reserve McIntosh's Battalion Wallace's Battery Second Rockbridge Artillery Four 3 inch Rifles July 1 In position near Chambersburg Pike west of Herr's Tavern and actively engaged advancing in the . . . Map (db m11841) HM
358 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Watson's Battery - Dance's BattalionArtillery Reserve - Ewell's Corps — Army of Northern Virginia —
On West Confederate Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Army of Northern Virginia Ewell's Corps Artillery Reserve Dance's Battalion Watson's Battery Second Richmond Howitzers Four 10 pounder Parrotts July 1 Reached the field in evening too late to take part in the Battle. July 2 Early in the morning . . . Map (db m11874) HM
359 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Watson's Battery - Dance's BattalionArtillery Reserve - Ewell's Corps — Army of Northern Virginia —
On West Confederate Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Army of Northern Virginia Ewell's Corps Artillery Reserve Dance's Battalion Watson's Battery Second Richmond Howitzers Four 10-pounder Parrotts July 3 Moved to this position. Took part in the cannonade preceding Longstreet's final assault and . . . Map (db m11877) HM
360 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Western Maryland Station
Near Carlisle Street (U.S. BUS 15) at W Railroad Street, on the left when traveling south.
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361 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Where do we bury our dead? Lincoln Cemetery
On Long Lane at Kuhn Alley, on the right when traveling north on Long Lane.
The first half-acre of this cemetery was purchased in 1867 by a society of Black men calling themselves the “Sons of Goodwill,” and for many years this place was called the “Goodwill Cemetery.” The minutes of the Sons of . . . Map (db m18029) HM
362 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Wills House
On Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15) at York Street (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north on Baltimore Street.
Abraham Lincoln was a guest of David Wills in this house, Nov. 18 and 19, 1863. Here he met Governor Curtin and others, greeted the public, and completed his Gettysburg Address.Map (db m32477) HM
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363 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Wills House
On Baltimore Street (Business U.S. 15) at York Street (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north on Baltimore Street.
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364 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — Witness Tree
On Baltimore Street (U.S. BUS 15) at Lefever Street, on the right when traveling north on Baltimore Street.
This sycamore is a living witness to the Battle of Gettysburg. Abraham Lincoln passed by this tree on his way to give the Gettysburg Address on November 19, 1863.Map (db m75637) HM
365 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Butler Township — October 24, 1794
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 Ľ mile west of here at Russell’s TavernMap (db m67676) HM
366 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Butler Township — Russell Tavern
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
367 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Butler Township — Russell’s Tavern
On Goldenville Road at Russell Tavern Road, on the right when traveling west on Goldenville Road.
- This is the original building - George Washington spent the night here Oct. 24, 1794.Map (db m64297) HM
368 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — "…the most historic covered bridge in Pennyslvania…"
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
369 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — "Forward Men"July 1, 10:00 am — Gettysburg National Military Park —
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
370 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — "Hold The Ground At All Hazards"Colonel Strong Vincent & Colonel Joshua Chamberlain at Little Round Top on July 2nd, 1863. — July 2, 1863 - The Second Day —
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
371 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — "I Thought My Men Were Invincible"
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
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372 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — 102 & 78th New York Infantry3rd Brigade - 2nd Division — 12th Corps —
On Slocum Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
(Front):102 & 78 N.Y. Infty July 2. & 3, 1863 3rd Brig. (Greene) 2nd Div. (Geary) 12th Corps (Slocum) (Back):78 & 102 N.Y. Infty Ground occupied during the battle by 102 N.Y. Regt. and 78 N.Y. skirmishers on grounds in front. Col. . . . Map (db m13960) WM
373 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — 102nd Pennsylvania Infantry3rd Brigade, 3rd Division — 6th Corps —
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
374 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — 104th New York Infantry1st Brigade, 2nd Division — 1st Corps —
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
375 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — 105th Pennsylvania Infantry1st Brigade, 1st Division, 3rd Corps — Wildcat Regiment —
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
376 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — 106th Pennsylvania InfantryPhiladelphia Brigade — 2nd Division, 2nd Corps —
On Hancock Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
(Around Upper Step):106th Pennsylvania Infantry Philadelphia Brigade 2d Brigade 2d Division 2d Corps (Front): Yorktown, Fair Oaks, Peach Orchard, Savage Station, Glendale, Malvern Hill, Flint Hill, Antietam, Fredericksburg, . . . Map (db m16175) HM WM
377 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — 106th Pennsylvania Volunteers2nd Brigade, 2nd Division — 2nd Corps —
On Emmitsburg Road (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling north.
(Front):106 Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers 2d Brigade 2d Division 2d Corps July 2d and 3d 1863. Took into action 23 officers 263 men. Loss. Killed 1 officer 10 men. Wounded 10 officers 49 men. Missing 2 men. Total 11 officers 61 men. 72. . . . Map (db m17282) HM WM
378 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — 107th New York Infantry3rd Brigade — 1st Division - 12th Corps —
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
379 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — 107th Ohio InfantryOhio's Token of Gratitude
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
380 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — 107th Pennsylvania Infantry1st Brigade, 2nd Division — 1st Corps —
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
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381 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — 107th Regiment Pennsylvania Infantry
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
382 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — 108th New York Infantry2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 2nd Corps
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
383 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — 109th Pennsylvania Infantry2nd Brigade — 1st Division, 12th Corps —
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
384 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — 10th Independent Battery New York Light Artillery1st Volunteer Brigade — Artillery Reserve —
On Wheatfield Road at Sickles Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Wheatfield Road.
10th Independent Battery New York Light Artillery 1st Volunteer Brigade Artillery Reserve July 2nd 1863. Attached to 5th Massachusetts Light Battery (E). Casualties Killed 2. Wounded 3. Organized as the 2nd Excelsior Battery. Mustered into U.S. . . . Map (db m13117) HM WM
385 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — 10th Maine Battalion
On Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling north.
10th Maine Battalion, Provost Guard. 12th Corps Hd.qrs. Maj. Genl. Slocum.Map (db m17060) WM
386 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — 10th Massachusetts Infantry2nd Brigade, 3rd Division — 6th Corps —
On Sedgwick Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
(Front):10th Massachusetts (Left):2nd Brigade. 3rd Division. 6th Corps. (Back):July 2nd 1863.Map (db m15918) WM
387 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — 10th New York Infantry(National Zouaves) — 2d Brigade, 3d Division, 2d Corps —
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
388 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — 110th Pennsylvania Infantry3rd Brigade, 1st Division — 3rd Corps —
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
389 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — 111th New York Infantry3rd Brigade, 3rd Division — 2nd Corps —
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
390 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — 111th Pennsylvania Infantry2d Brigade, 2nd Division — 12th Corps —
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
391 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — 114th Pennsylvania Volunteer InfantryCollis Zouaves — 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 3rd Corps —
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
392 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — 114th Regiment Pennsylvania InfantryCollis Zouaves
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 ZouavesMap (db m14866) WM
393 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — 115th Pennsylvania Infantry3rd Brigade, 2nd Division — 3rd Corps —
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
394 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — 116th Pennsylvania Infantry2nd Brigade, 1st Division — 2nd Corps —
On Sickles Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
. . . Map (db m15744) HM WM
395 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — 119th New York Infantry2nd Brigade. 3rd Division — 11th Corps —
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
396 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — 119th Pennsylvania Infantry3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 6th Corps
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
397 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — 11th Independent (Havelock) BatteryNew York Light Artillery — 4th Volunteer Brigade, Artillery Reserve —
On Hancock Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
11th Independent (Havelock) Battery, New York Light Artillery, 4th Volunteer Brigade, Artillery Reserve, July 3rd 1863. Attached to Battery K, 1st New York Light Artillery. Casualties Woudned 5. Organized at Albany, New York. October 26th, 1861. . . . Map (db m14898) HM WM
398 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — 11th Massachusetts Infantry1st Brigade, 2nd Division — 3rd Corps —
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
399 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — 11th Mississippi Infantry Regiment
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
400 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — 11th Mississippi Infantry Regiment
On Hancock Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
(Front):11th Mississippi Infantry Regiment(Within the flag relief):Manassas Seven Pines Gaines Farm Malvern Hill (Plaque):July 3, 1863The 11th Mississippi Infantry Regiment, with its ranks growing thinner at every step, . . . Map (db m14550) HM WM

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