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Jennie Wade House Gettysburg Pennsylvania.
"If there is anyone in this house that is to be killed today, I hope it is me, as Georgia has a little baby." Jennie Wade
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This fresh, crisp, $2 Bill has been enhanced with beautiful colorized images of General Robert E. Lee of the Confederate Army and General Ulysses S. Grant of the Union Army. This commemorative coin set will surely be a hit with Civil War Buffs! Genuine Authentic Legal Tender United States Currency - Crisp, Untouched $2 Bills.
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Who was Jennie Wade?
Mary Virginia Wade, better known as Jennie Wade, was the only civilian killed during the American Civil War Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on July 3, 1863 while baking bread for Union soldiers in the now famous tourist destination, the Jennie Wade House. She was struck by a single bullet that traveled through two wooden doors killing her instantly. Jennie Wade was 20 years old. The house looks very much the same as it did over 140 years ago. The house was actually the residence of Jennie's sister, Georgia McClellan. |
Jennie Wade History.
Jennie was born Mary Virginia Wade on May 21, 1843 in a little town named Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania. Jennie Wade's birthplace was in a house located on Baltimore Street. Her nickname "Ginnie" most likely came from her middle name Virginia.
Mary Virginia Wade or "Jennie" was born in this house
on Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on May 21, 1843.
The Jennie Wade house was actually the home of Jennie's sister, Georgia McClellan. The dwelling lived through the Battle of Gettysburg and witnessed the tragic death of Gettysburg civilian Jennie Wade, as she was preparing bread for the Union soldiers. This brick house was not a good spot to be in during the fighting as it was between both armies and commonly referred to as "No Man's Land". Northern soldiers were setting up defenses South of town, while Confederate forces were occupying the North side of town. As both armies fired on each other, the house was struck repeatedly and riddled with bullets.
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Jennie Wade Story, you will learn the history of this young lady and of her family before, during, and after the Battle of Gettysburg. Reading this book will introduce you to the birth of Mary Virginia Wade "Jennie Wade" to the tragic death of this Gettysburg civilian during the fighting on July 3, 1863. The author sheds some light on a possible relationship with a young man named Jack Skelly who died of his wounds while fighting for the Union Army. |
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The north side received most of the damage as it faced the Confederate position and today is marked with over 150 bullet holes. Also damaging the Jenny Wade house was a Confederate 10-pounder "Parrot" artillery shell which hit and entered the 2nd floor wall that separated the two dwellings. Fortunately, the Civil War projectile did not explode, and remained lodged in the house for many years after the war until it was removed. Evidence of this direct hit can still be seen today while taking the tour of the Jenny Wade house.
The house is now a museum and contains a Gift Shop in the rear.
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Did you know?
Nicknames: "Jennie", "Gin", or "Ginnie", Jenny Wade. |
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From the Unknown Civil War series that was made by the Graystone Communications Group and was shown on the History Channel. This set has 12 episodes and a bonus roundtable. Many of these episodes have never been on DVD before, only on VHS. |
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| Disc 1: The Heroes Of Gettysburg Jenny Wade Of Gettysburg Tillie Pierce Of Gettysburg Joshua L. Chamberlain At Gettysburg Robert E. Lee at Gettysburg General John Buford |
Disc 2: The Legends Of Gettysburg The Irish At Gettysburg USA Commanders At Gettysburg CSA Commanders At Gettysburg Lee's Commanders: The Men Who Fought For A Legend |
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