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Gettysburg in the region of Pennsylvania with its 7,620 residents is located in United States - some 65 mi or ( 105 km ) North of Washington , the country's capital .
Local time in Gettysburg is now 08:20 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " America/New York " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Washington, Baltimore, Emmitsburg, Arendtsville, and Bendersville. While being here, you might want to check out Washington . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Gettysburg ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Happy Holidays From Gettysburg College!
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Gettysburg National Cemetery
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The Battle of Gettysburg Re-enacted July 8, 2012 - 010
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Gettysburg Civil War Reenactment, 21st Georgia takes the fie
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Interesting facts about this location
Gettysburg College
Gettysburg College is a private, four-year liberal arts college founded in 1832, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States, adjacent to the famous battlefield. Its athletic teams are nicknamed the Bullets. Gettysburg College has about 2,700 students, with roughly equal numbers of men and women. Gettysburg students come from 43 states and 32 countries. In 2012, U.S. News & World Report ranked it 46th among Best Liberal Arts Colleges.
Located at 39.83 -77.24 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Cemetery Hill
Cemetery Hill is a landform on the Gettysburg Battlefield that was the scene of fighting each day of the Battle of Gettysburg (July 1–3, 1863). The northernmost part of the Army of the Potomac defensive "fish-hook" line, the hill is gently sloped and provided a site for American Civil War artillery.
Located at 39.82 -77.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Cemetery Ridge
Cemetery Ridge is a geographic feature in Gettysburg National Military Park, south of the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, that figured prominently in the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1 to July 3, 1863. It formed a primary defensive position for the Union Army during the battle, roughly the center of what is popularly known as the "fish-hook" line. The Confederate army launched attacks on the Union positions on the second and third days of the battle, but were driven back both times.
Located at 39.82 -77.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Battle of Gettysburg, First Day
Main article: Battle of Gettysburg Further information: Gettysburg Battlefield, Confederate order of battle, and Union order of battle The First Day of the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War took place on July 1, 1863, and began as an engagement between isolated units of the Army of Northern Virginia under Confederate General Robert E. Lee and the Army of the Potomac under Union Maj. Gen. George G. Meade.
Located at 39.82 -77.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Culp's Hill
Culp's Hill is a landform 0.75 mi south of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, which played a prominent role in the Battle of Gettysburg. It consists of two rounded peaks, separated by a narrow saddle. Its heavily wooded higher peak is 630 ft above sea level. The lower peak is about 100 feet (30 m) shorter than its companion.
Located at 39.82 -77.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
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