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Gettysburg National Military Park

Adams County Pennsylvania

Located 50 miles northwest of Baltimore, the small town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania was the site of the largest battle ever waged during the American Civil War. Fought in the first three days of July 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg resulted in a hallmark victory for the Union "Army of the Potomac" and successfully ended the second invasion of the North by General Robert E. Lee's "Army of Northern Virginia". Historians have referred to the battle as a major turning point in the war, the "High Water Mark of the Confederacy". It was also the bloodiest single battle of the war, resulting in over 51,000 soldiers killed, wounded, captured or missing.

Gettysburg National Military Park is open year-round. There is no fee for entrance to the park, National Cemetery, or park buildings. Park grounds and roads are open daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The Gettysburg National Cemetery is open at dawn and closes at sunset.

Directions:

The National Park Service Visitor Center is located between the Taneytown Road (State Rt. 134) and Steinwehr Avenue (Bus. Rt. 15), approximately one mile south of Gettysburg. Visitors traveling on U.S. Route 15 should follow park signs which direct them to the visitor center. Visitors traveling west on State Rt. 30 should exit onto U.S. Route 15 South and follow the park signs. If approaching Gettysburg on State Rt. 30 traveling east, visitors should proceed into town until reaching Washington Street (third traffic light) and turn right. Proceed approximately one mile on Washington Street (passing through two more lights) and the visitor center will be on the right.

Information provided by the National Park Service. For more information visit the official Gettysburg National Military Park web site.

 
 
 
 
 
 
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