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After a "Strabane" township location between "Hunter's and Getty's towns" was planned as the county seat in 1790, in 1791 "Revd. Alexander Dobbin and David Moore, Sr. were appointed trustees for the county of Adams to erect public buildings in…Gettysburg." The founder of the Studebaker Corporation was born in 1833 in Gettysburg.
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Gettysburg’s location in scenic Adams County, Pennsylvania, makes for convenient day trips to charming rural destinations nearby. Drive through fertile farmland — where farm stands, homesteads and museums punctuate the country roads — and pick up local produce from one of the many markets near Gettysburg for a taste of the county’s prolific agricultural background.
Gettysburg battlefield Scale ca. 1:26,000. LC Civil War Maps (2nd ed.), 330 Upper right corner: No. 825. Shows troops and artillery points, drainage, roads, railroads, dwellings with names of occupants, several points of interest on the battlefield, and a few of the highest points by hachures.
St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, High Street, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. This photo was taken with the camera directly above the chain-link fence that separates the cemetery from the Rite-Aid Pharmacy, which is on the south side of High Street. This view is looking towards the southwest.
Gettysburg National Military Park is a National park now covering over 3900 acres, and includes the Gettysburg National Cemetery and Gettysburg's public Evergreen Cemetery, as well as famous battle locations, the visitor center and the Gettysburg Cyclorama. The park was initiated in 1864, and was comprised of only 540 acres in 1888.
Gettysburg was founded in 1786 and named after Samuel Gettys, an early settler and tavern owner. The Borough was incorporated in 1806. The confluence of ten major roads of the period caused it to be attractive to travelers and settlers alike. Although known primarily for its proximity to the battlefield, the Borough of 7620 residents is also ...
