National Military Park · Pennsylvania, United States
Gettysburg National Military Park
Gettysburg National Military Park is a national military park in Pennsylvania, United States, covering 6,037 acres (2,443 ha), established in 1895.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Military Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Pennsylvania, United States |
| Area | 6,037 acres (2,443 ha) |
| Established | 1895 |
| Coordinates | 39.8154° N, 77.2325° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Gettysburg National Military Park
Gettysburg National Military Park protects and interprets the landscape of the Battle of Gettysburg, fought over three days between July 1 and July 3, 1863, during the American Civil War. The park, in the Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, area, is managed by the National Park Service. Totaling 3,785 acres (1,532 ha) of area, it is mostly located in Cumberland Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, where it takes up almost 20% of the municipality's area. Portions of the park extend into the Gettysburg borough limits, including the Soldiers' National Cemetery, and an exclave is in Mount Pleasant Township.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
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Airports near this park
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- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) · Baltimore, United States · 53.5 miles away
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) · Dulles, United States · 61.3 miles away
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) · Washington, United States · 67.4 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Gettysburg National Military Park?
Gettysburg National Military Park is in Pennsylvania, United States (39.8154° N, 77.2325° W).
When was Gettysburg National Military Park established?
Gettysburg National Military Park was established in 1895, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Gettysburg National Military Park?
Gettysburg National Military Park covers 6,037 acres (2,443 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gettysburg_National_Military_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/gett/ — Official park page.