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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FIW_gettysburg-address-memorial-and-abraham-lincoln-statue_Gettysburg-PA.html
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 war, test…
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This home was built in 1834 by George Heck. It was originally a "large, two story brick home, 1 room deep, with a framed kitchen and dirt basement" (most likely a four room house with lean-to kitchen on the back). The original 2" x 16" oak floorin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FG1_the-george-spangler-farm-civil-war-hospital-site_Gettysburg-PA.html
From Home to HospitalAbout the George Spangler FarmThe George Spangler Farm Civil War Hospital Site is one of the most intact Civil War field hospitals used during the battle of Gettysburg. When George Spangler bought the farm in 1848, he had no i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FFZ_the-wagon-hotel-on-cemetery-hill_Gettysburg-PA.html
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 Stra…
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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 Tanne…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FFQ_well-look-what-we-found_Gettysburg-PA.html
At the height of preservation work on the Spangler summer kitchen, this previously unknown well was discovered. After further investigation and interviews with previous caretakers of the property, it was revealed that the well was used for many ye…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FFO_the-george-spangler-farm-civil-war-hospital-site_Gettysburg-PA.html
From Home to HospitalAbout the George Spangler FarmThe George Spangler Farm Civil War Hospital Site is one of the most intact Civil War field hospitals used during the battle of Gettysburg. When George Spangler bought the farm in 1848, he had no i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FEY_franklin-street-colored-school-1884-1932_Gettysburg-PA.html
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 perso…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FET_the-stevens-log-house_Gettysburg-PA.html
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 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B5Y_goodwill-cemetery_Gettysburg-PA.html
By the Sons of Goodwill, a society of black men for the burial of the colored citizens of Gettysburg.-Interred in this burial ground are 30 "United States Colored Troops" (USCT), Veterans of the Civil War, who were denied burial in the Gettysburg'…
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