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The town of Gettysburg was also part of the battlefield.  Baltimore Street in particular became a very dangerous place to be with snipers shooting from second floor rooms.  Many of the buildings here still bear the scars of the battle.  Use the links below to learn more about the town and townspeople during the battle.

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Above:  The Farnsworth  House Inn and Restaurant.  The white spots are bullet holes from the battle

Left:  Ghosts of Gettysburg House                                          

 Right: Shriver House.  This house was a tavern and the upper floor was used as a Confederate sharpshooter position.  Mr. Schriver fought in the war and died in Andersonville Prison.

Above: Former Tannery Building

Below: Things found on the battlefield

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