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|   The Gettysburg Train Station - Gettysburg, PA
in U.S. Civil War Sites The Gettysburg Train Station was in operation from 1858 to 1942. It is famous for Lincoln's visit during his Gettysburg Address and serving as a field hospital during the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. posted by:  Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 5/21/2011 last visited: 11/17/2012 |
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| Christ Lutheran Church - Gettysburg, PA in U.S. Civil War Sites Christ Lutheran Church is the oldest structure in Gettysburg continuously used as a Church, founded in 1835. It was one of the first field hospitals used during the Battle of Gettysburg & is an important Civil War site. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 6/1/2011 last visited: never |
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| Adams County Courthouse - Gettysburg, PA in U.S. Civil War Sites During the Battle of Gettysburg, this courthouse, then only four years old was used as a hospital, as were most local buildings, albeit, this one was well documented. The building was also occupied by Confederate troops for a time. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 1/12/2013 last visited: never |
 view galleryS0.3 km | St. Francis Xavier Church - Gettysburg, PA in U.S. Civil War Sites Beautiful church with strong ties dating back to the Civil War. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 9/29/2010 last visited: never |
 view galleryS0.3 km | The High Street or Common School - Gettysburg, PA in U.S. Civil War Sites Yet another public building on High Street which turned hospital during July 1, 1863. The Battle of Gettysburg pushed many building into service during that horrible three day blood bath. A beautiful interpretive out front tells the tale. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 10/28/2010 last visited: never |
 view galleryS0.5 km | Temples of Mercy in U.S. Civil War Sites The Presbyterian Church of Gettysburg was used as a hospital during the Civil War. posted by: Team Min Dawg location: Pennsylvania date approved: 11/26/2008 last visited: 9/12/2011 |
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| Trinity United Church of Christ - Gettysburg, PA in U.S. Civil War Sites Seems like all the churches & schools played a role in the Battle of Gettysburg, the turning point of the Civil War. This church was no exception. It served as a hospital during the battle. A beautiful interpretive out front tells the tale. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 10/27/2010 last visited: never |
 view galleryS0.5 km | Adams County Prison - Gettysburg, PA in U.S. Civil War Sites This retired prison was an important meeting place for the enemy as the planned for their July 3rd engagement of the Union Army on the final day of the Battle of Gettysburg. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 10/29/2010 last visited: never |
 view gallerySW0.5 km | First Home of Seminary and College - Gettysburg, PA in U.S. Civil War Sites This house served as a field hospital during the Civi War and still has an artillery shell stuck in the front of the house. An impressive interpretive out front tells al about this locally famous Civil War site. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 10/10/2010 last visited: never |
 view galleryS0.6 km | Tillie Pierce House - Gettysburg, PA in U.S. Civil War Sites Welcome to the Pierce House, witness to some incredible Civil War action. Like all historical Civil War sites in this world famous town, this one too has an interpretive out front which tells the tail through the eyes of a fifteen year old girl. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 11/17/2010 last visited: never |
 view galleryS0.6 km | Annoying "...the enemy very seriously" - Gettysburg, PA in U.S. Civil War Sites On this site, next to the intersection, along the street and in front of this house the Confederates made an offensive line where they shot at the Union troops on East Cemetery Hill, about .3 miles away. They were indeed sharpshoters. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 11/1/2010 last visited: never |
 view galleryS0.6 km | Schriver House Museum- Gettysburg, PA in U.S. Civil War Sites This significant civil war house and contributing structure to the historic district is marked by the historical society and has been turned into a museum to teach about local cultural history with regards to the Battle of Gettysburg. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 11/1/2010 last visited: never |
 view galleryS0.6 km | A Union General Escapes Capture - Gettysburg, PA in U.S. Civil War Sites An important structure of the Civil War still remains in historic Gettysburg. An interpretive out front tells the story. The house and marker are located at 323 South Baltimore Street. The interpretive is street side. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 9/26/2010 last visited: never |
 view galleryS1 km | The Jenny Wade House - Gettysburg, PA in U.S. Civil War Sites This site is as it was in this house the only Civilian was killed during the Battle of Gettysburg. She was killed in the house's kitchen on the 3rd day of the battle: July 3, 1863. Along with her sister & mother, helped the Union by baking bread. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 7/27/2011 last visited: 8/3/2011 |
 view galleryS1.1 km | Dobbin House - Gettysburg, PA in U.S. Civil War Sites The Dobbin House is a tavern, bar, restaurant, museum, tourist attraction, Underground Railroad stop, haunted and 100% fun! One of the best ways to put the Civil WAr into context is to visit this authentic Civil War site. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 4/18/2013 last visited: never |
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| Lutheran Theological Seminary - Gettysburg, PA in U.S. Civil War Sites This Seminary is very old, founded in 1826 according to the several old signs scattered about the campus. The institution and its sprawling acres and its old brick buildings are best known for their participation in the Battle of Gettysburg. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 6/22/2012 last visited: never |
 view galleryS1.1 km | Gettysburg National Cemetery - Gettysburg, PA in U.S. Civil War Sites Out of necessity & posterity, the Gettysburg Nat'l Cemetery was created. Today it is a must see location to fully appreciate & understand American History. The site is electric & if you listen closely, you might still hear Lincoln..."Four Score..." posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 9/11/2010 last visited: 7/29/2011 |
 view galleryS1.1 km | East Cemetery Hill - Gettysburg, PA in U.S. Civil War Sites This preserved battlefield was a pivotal turning point in the Civil War. The battlefield is located across from the Gettysburg National Cemetery which was constructed as a direct result of this battle due to the high loss of life. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 9/12/2010 last visited: 10/15/2006 |
 view galleryS1.3 km | Evergreen Cemetery - Gettysburg, PA in U.S. Civil War Sites The Evergreen Cemetery is the oldest cemetery in Gettysburg, predating the Nat'l Cemetery by almost a full decade. The cemetery saw action & suffered significant damage during the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. Several monuments can be found here. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 11/25/2011 last visited: never |
 view galleryS1.4 km | Gettysburg Address - Gettysburg, PA in U.S. Civil War Sites This speech was delivered on the afternoon of Thursday November 19, 1863 by President Abraham Lincoln at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg PA. posted by: bluesnote location: Pennsylvania date approved: 7/26/2011 last visited: 3/17/2013 |
 view galleryW1.4 km | Seminary Ridge Battlefield - Gettysburg, PA in U.S. Civil War Sites There were many different battlefield during the Battle of Gettysburg. Seminary Ridge is a dendritic ridge which was an area of Battle of Gettysburg engagements during the American Civil War. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 10/8/2010 last visited: 10/15/2006 |
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| Barlow Knoll - Gettysburg, PA in U.S. Civil War Sites Barlow Knoll is one of several battlefields which set the stage for the Battle of Gettysburg, being a first day site of fighting on July 1, 1863. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 7/6/2011 last visited: 10/9/2011 |
 view gallerySE1.6 km | Culp's Hill - Gettysburg, PA in U.S. Civil War Sites During the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1–3, 1863, Culp's Hill was a critical part of the Union army defensive line, the right flank, or "barbed" portion of what is described as the "fish-hook" line. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 8/8/2011 last visited: never |
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| Oak Ridge - Gettysburg, PA in U.S. Civil War Sites Oak Ridge is crestline of a hill that was the location of 1863 Battle of Gettysburg combat and at which the Eternal Light Peace Memorial was constructed for the battle's 50th reunion. Numerous other monuments dot the landscape of this battle site. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 1/21/2011 last visited: 9/9/2011 |
 view galleryS1.8 km | Ziegler's Grove - Gettysburg, PA in U.S. Civil War Sites Just south of the town square can be found Ziegler's Grove, an important Gettysburg Battlefield location that was the scene of fierce fighting and the location of Pickett's Charge on July 3, 1863. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 10/22/2011 last visited: never |
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