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
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
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
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
(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
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
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
[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
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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
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
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
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
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
(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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
(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
"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
Services conducted here when local militia company, Independent Blues, left in response to Lincolns 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
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
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
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
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
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
Gettysburg College - As a state representative, Stevens got $18,000 from the state for the colleges first building, Pennsylvania Hall
Savior of Public Education Speech in 1835 turned back repeal effort of public education. Also left . . . — — Map (db m199082) HM
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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. Costers three small regiments . . . — — Map (db m64410) HM
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 Reverands Classical School, the . . . — — Map (db m65788) HM
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
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
"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
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
"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
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
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
"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
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 Rupps “Valuable Steam . . . — — Map (db m75503) HM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
During the three-day Battle of Gettysburg, Union and Confederate skirmishers occupied this park area, turning it into a virtual no mans land. Union forces occupied grounds south of here, toward cemetery hill and Confederate forces held positions to . . . — — Map (db m120537) HM
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Union General John Reynolds rushed his First Corps to the aid of General John Buford's cavalry. Riding at the head of his command, he led the Midwesterners of the Iron Brigade into this woodlot as the advancing Confederates opened fire. Spurring his . . . — — Map (db m195834) HM
On 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
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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
114th Regiment Penna. Infantry Capt. Edward R. Bowen Commanding 1st Brigade, 1st Division 3d Corps July 3d 1863 3 p.m. Collis Zouaves — — Map (db m14866) WM
(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
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