Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
About 51,000 soldiers were killed, wounded, captured or missing in three days (Wikipedia).
Ghost stories
These are reported legends, not verified events. The creepiness score (1–5) is Spook Atlas's own editorial rating, not a measurement.
WGAL (2023) says Gettysburg is "on the map for being haunted," with about 16 ghost tour businesses. Source: WGAL.
Then and now

Public access
Open to the public Park grounds open from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset (NPS hours). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
Explore more
- More places in Gettysburg and Pennsylvania
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- Nearby: Jennie Wade House (Gettysburg, PA), Farnsworth House Inn (Gettysburg, PA), Cashtown Inn (Cashtown, PA), Harpers Ferry (Harpers Ferry, WV)
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