Gettysburg PA is a must see for all Americans and all who are interested in the early history if this country. It is also a center to many roads and highways that lead to other major must see towns and monuments. Check into one of the quaint hotels Gettysburg has available and come see the history for yourself. There is so much that has happened in this town over the decades one could only touch on a few things in such a short article about the town. If you find yourself in this little town you will be glad because of all the historical sites and museums you can visit. If you come around the first weekend of July, you can witness a reenactment of the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg near by.

The town was founded by Samuel Gettys, a tavern owner, in 1786. It grew up even more after the railroad made its way to town in 1858. It is currently a small town that relies on the tourists who come to see the significant historical sites to stay alive. The Battle of Gettysburg in 1863 is the main attraction to coming to this area. People come from all over the world to try and get a feeling of what had happened. Visitors can take tours that go to the battle field itself. There are also some other sites of memorable battles to see as well. There is the Battle at Little Round Top and another confederate battle site called High water mark of the Confederacy which is located on Cemetery Ridge. These are located in the area called the Gettysburg National Military Park, which is south of the actual town.

Visitors can also see some of the home of an innocent bystander Ginnie Wade. The Jennie Wade House is the home of a seamstress who was the only non military person to be killed during the battle. She was killed in the house that still stands today as a museum. The Bobbin House Tavern on Steinwehr Avenue has been entered on the list of National Register of Historic Places. It was originally built as a home to the Dobbin family. It was a temporary field hospital during the big battle. It then became a gift center for tourists and now this historical home is now a popular tavern and restaurant.

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