Gettysburg Battlefield
1863The bloodiest battle of the Civil War, fought July 1-3, 1863, with over 50,000 combined casualties.
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Music in Gettysburg
Songs About Gettysburg
Up To No Good Livin'
Chris Stapleton
"Into the Gettysburg Address"
Supermarine
Hans Zimmer
Go Rest High on That Mountain
Vince Gill
Hurt
Johnny Cash
Gettysburg
Texas Renegade
"Gettysburg"
The Gettysburg Address
Johnny Cash
"died at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania"
Last Day At Gettysburg (Live At The American Legion Post 82)
Billy Strings & Bryan Sutton
"Last Day At Gettysburg"
Dixieland
Steve Earle & The Del McCoury Band
"When the smoke cleared out of Gettysburg"
Raise Your Bottle
Aaron Watson
"Gettysburg"
The Beast
Jóhann Jóhannsson
Remains
Volker Bertelmann
Cornfield Chase
Hans Zimmer
Elegy
Lisa Gerrard
Boots On The Ground
Chris Young
"Lower than the Mason-Dixon, don't you know"
Elvis and Andy
Confederate Railroad
"The Mason-Dixon line"
Pimpin’ Pennsylvania
Afroman
"Betty with the Gettysburg Address"
Black and White
Master P
"Abraham Lincoln freed the slaves"
What I’m For
Pat Green
"I'm for learning all the words
To the Gettysburg Address"
Up to No Good Livin’
Chris Stapleton
"Into the Gettysburg Address"
Tallest House of Cards
Joseph Terrell
"We were Dixon and Mason"
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History of Gettysburg
Camp David (Catoctin Mountain Park)
1942Presidential retreat in the Catoctin Mountains used for high-level diplomacy since FDR established it in 1942.
17.5 mi away
Things to Do in Gettysburg
Everything Near Gettysburg
27 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
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Gettysburg station
· 0.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine stepping onto this very ground where history shifted. President Abraham Lincoln arrived right here at the Gettysburg Train Station on November 18, 1863. He was on his way to dedicate the Soldiers' National…
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Pennsylvania Hall (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania)
· 0.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This unassuming building played a crucial role in one of the Civil War's bloodiest battles. Pennsylvania Hall, built in 1838 as the main building for Gettysburg College, became an unexpected haven during the Battle of…
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Schmucker Hall
· 0.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This unassuming building played a vital role in one of the Civil War's most pivotal battles. Schmucker Hall, originally Gettysburg Theological Seminary, became a crucial observation point and field hospital during the…
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Cemetery Ridge
· 0.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Stand where Union soldiers bravely defended their position during the pivotal Battle of Gettysburg. Cemetery Ridge was the heart of the Union's defensive line during the battle. Over three days in July 1863, Confederate…
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Gettysburg Battlefield Historic District
· 1.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This is where the fate of a nation hung in the balance. In July of 1863, Union and Confederate forces clashed here at Gettysburg in a brutal three-day battle. General Robert E. Lee's Confederate army was attempting to…
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The Angle
· 1.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This small patch of land marked the climax of Pickett's Charge, the Confederacy's last desperate attempt to break the Union line at Gettysburg. On July 3, 1863, after a massive artillery barrage, roughly 12,500…
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Gettysburg, PA
· 1.2 mi · Local history
Gettysburg's rolling hills and fertile soil, part of the Northern Piedmont's landscape, provide ideal conditions for fruit orchards. Apple production has been a cornerstone of Adams County's economy since the 19th…
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Gettysburg Battlefield
· 1.4 mi · Historical Marker
The bloodiest battle of the Civil War, fought July 1-3, 1863, with over 50,000 combined casualties.
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Gettysburg Battlefield
· 1.4 mi · Things to Do
The three-day battle that turned the Civil War. 1328 monuments across rolling farmland.
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Gettysburg National Military Park
· 1.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
You're approaching ground that trembled with the clash of armies, a turning point in American history. Between July 1st and 3rd, 1863, Union and Confederate forces collided here in the Battle of Gettysburg. Over three…
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Little Round Top
· 2.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine the chaos and courage that unfolded right where you're standing. Little Round Top was the site of a pivotal struggle during the Battle of Gettysburg. On July 2nd, 1863, Confederate troops launched a fierce…
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Eisenhower National Historic Site
· 3.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine world leaders strolling these very grounds, strategizing during the Cold War. This is Eisenhower National Historic Site, the home and farm of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. In 1950, then-General Eisenhower and…
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Mason and Dixon West Line Milestone Markers 76 and 77
· 7.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
These unassuming stones whisper of a line that once divided a nation. These are Milestone Markers 76 and 77, remnants of the Mason-Dixon Line. Back in the 1760s, Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon, two surveyors from…
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Jacks Mountain Covered Bridge
· 9.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This unassuming covered bridge is more than just a scenic crossing; it's a memorial to a local man. The Jacks Mountain Covered Bridge, officially called the G. Donald McLaughlin Memorial Covered Bridge, is located here…
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Heikes Covered Bridge
· 11.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Drive through this charming covered bridge, a relic of 19th-century engineering. The Heikes Covered Bridge has quietly spanned Bermudian Creek since 1892. Built using a Burr truss, the bridge stretches 67 feet long.…
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Antrim (Taneytown, Maryland)
· 12.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered what it was like to live in 19th-century Maryland? You're about to arrive at Antrim, a magnificent Greek Revival mansion that offers a true glimpse into that era. Built in 1844, this grand brick home was…
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Terra Rubra
· 14.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever sung 'The Star-Spangled Banner'? This unassuming spot is where the man who wrote the words first drew breath. Francis Scott Key was born here at Terra Rubra in 1779. His father, John Ross Key, built the original…
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Pine Grove Iron Works
· 14.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine this peaceful forest buzzing with activity – Pine Grove Iron Works was once a vital hub fueling America's growth. Founded in 1764, Pine Grove Furnace became a major iron producer. It supplied iron for everything…
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Swigart's Mill
· 15.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine the bustling activity at this 1794 grist mill, a vital part of the local economy for generations. This is Swigart's Mill, also known as Beaver Creek Mill. It was built in 1794 and is a 2 1/2-story stone…
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Camp Misty Mount Historic District
· 17.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered what a Great Depression-era vacation looked like? Here at Camp Misty Mount, you’re about to step into a living postcard from the 1930s. This isn't just a campsite; it's a testament to resilience and the…
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Camp David (Catoctin Mountain Park)
· 17.5 mi · Historical Marker
Presidential retreat in the Catoctin Mountains used for high-level diplomacy since FDR established it in 1942.
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Springdale Mills
· 18.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine the rhythmic thump of machinery and the scent of freshly ground grain filling the air – that’s what it would have been like here at Springdale Mills. This mill, built in 1857, was a vital part of the local…
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Whittaker Chambers Farm
· 18.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This unassuming farm was once at the heart of a Cold War firestorm. In 1948, Whittaker Chambers, a former communist, hid crucial evidence here – the “Pumpkin Papers” – microfilm that implicated Alger Hiss in espionage.…
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Union Bridge station
· 18.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
All aboard! This beautifully preserved 1902 railway station represents the golden age of rural rail travel. Imagine the hustle and bustle here! This is the Union Bridge station, built in 1902 as a vital stop for the…
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Camp Greentop
· 18.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over, history buffs! You're approaching a rustic camp that played a surprisingly secret role during World War II. This is Camp Greentop, built by the Works Progress Administration between 1934 and 1938. What…
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Alexander Hamilton House
· 18.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder about the stories behind seemingly ordinary buildings? This unassuming house on Main Street holds a century of local history.It's known as the Alexander Hamilton House, built and owned by Alexander Hamilton,…
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Roop's Mill
· 19.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered how early Americans put food on their tables? Right here, you're about to discover a remarkably preserved glimpse into the bustling heart of 19th-century industry: Roop's Mill. This isn't just a building;…
