McPherson Farm Then & Now

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Location:

This photograph was taken near Stone-Meredith Avenue.

The Edward McPherson Farm, which lies west of town, was the scene of heavy fighting on the first day of battle, July 1, 1863. While Confederate General Henry Heth’s Division advanced towards Gettysburg against defending Union cavalry commanded by General John Buford, Union reinforcements from General John Reynolds’ First Corps arrived. The fields swarmed with soldiers of opposing forces and the McPherson barn quickly became a sanctuary for the wounded. When fighting ceased, the barn and home continued as a hospital, leaving the property uninhabitable for months. 

NOTE: Please use the walking trail near the 150th Pennsylvania Volunteer monument.

This photograph is part of a series of Then & Now photos of Buildings & Farms.