Gettysburg Battlefield
| Gettysburg Battlefield | |
|---|---|
The Battle of Gettysburg, which took place in and around Gettysburg, Pennsylvania between July 1 and July 3, 1863 | |
| Type | Battlefield |
| Location | Adams County, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 39°48′41″N 77°13′33″W / 39.81139°N 77.22583°W |
| Owner | private, federal |
| Website | Park Home (NPS.gov) |
The Gettysburg Battlefield is the area of the July 1–3, 1863, military engagements of the Battle of Gettysburg in and around Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Locations of military engagements extend from the 4-acre (1.6 ha) site of the first shot at Knoxlyn Ridge on the west of the borough, to East Cavalry Field on the east. A military engagement prior to the battle was conducted at the Gettysburg Railroad trestle over Rock Creek, which was burned on June 27.