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Evergreen Cemetery
Gatehouse facts. |
| • The Evergreen Cemetery gatehouse was built
in 1855. • Peter and Elizabeth Thorn were the
first people to live in the Evergreen Gatehouse.
Evergreen Cemetery website.
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Books and Videos
containing Photos of Historic Gettysburg |
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Early Photography at Gettysburg
Frassanito. The long-awaited companion to
Gettysburg: A Journey in Time. In the 20 years since Journey, Frassanito
has uncovered many more never-before published photos of people and places
significant to Gettysburg's early history as well as new information on
commonly known photos. 448 pgs., 8½"x 11", sfbd.
Civil War Art.
Night Assault
Dale Gallon. Shortly after nightfall on the evening of July 2, 1863
General Harry T. Hays' Brigade of Louisianans capture the guns of the
First New York Artillery on Cemetery Hill in a hand-to-hand struggle.
15¾"x 10½" limited edition print is signed and numbered by the artist.
Details / Price
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Evergreen Cemetery Gatehouse in Gettysburg
Pennsylvania.
The Evergreen
Cemetery is located in Historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The first
individuals that lived in the Evergreen gatehouse was Peter and Elizabeth
Thorn. Peter joined the Union army while Elizabeth was placed in charge of
the cemetery and also served as the caretaker during the Civil War.
Shortly after the Battle of Gettysburg, a six month pregnant
Elizabeth
Thorn dug 91 graves for dead soldiers.
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