History of South America

Where is gettsburg?

Gettysburg is a borough and the county seat of Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The borough is located in the south-central part of the state, approximately 35 miles (56 km) southwest of Harrisburg, the state capital, and 100 miles (160 km) northwest of Baltimore, Maryland. Gettysburg is best known as the site of the Battle of Gettysburg, which took place from July 1–3, 1863, and is considered to be the turning point of the American Civil War.