Opening shot at Gettysburg
Oct 29, 2012 15:29:46 #
This cannon fired the first round of the Battle of Gettysburg from the spot were it sits today.
General John Buford and his calvery of 2,900 men opened the battle on July 1, 1863. He died within six months from typhoid fever.
General John Buford and his calvery of 2,900 men opened the battle on July 1, 1863. He died within six months from typhoid fever.
The cannon that fired the opening shot.
The town of Gettysburg today.
Oct 29, 2012 15:33:39 #
Oct 30, 2012 12:15:11 #
Nice shots and history - I read recently about the encroachment by construction adjacent to the battlefield. Wasn't sure if that is true. Appreciate the pics!
Oct 30, 2012 13:04:38 #
I love history and photos (past and present) help it to come alive. Nice photos.
Oct 30, 2012 22:14:06 #
ted45 wrote:
This cannon fired the first round of the Battle of Gettysburg from the spot were it sits today.
General John Buford and his calvery of 2,900 men opened the battle on July 1, 1863. He died within six months from typhoid fever.
General John Buford and his calvery of 2,900 men opened the battle on July 1, 1863. He died within six months from typhoid fever.
Which side was General Buford on?
Nice shots (not to make a pun).
Oct 31, 2012 08:22:10 #
HEART wrote:
Nice shots and history - I read recently about the encroachment by construction adjacent to the battlefield. Wasn't sure if that is true. Appreciate the pics!
I can't say I go there everyday but I haven't seen much in the way of encroachment. Construction in the area is very tightly controlled.
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