Daniel Sheaffer bought the property in 1845. The property of 69 acres was farmed and Sheaffer ran a saw mill for a short while providing lumber for bunks and coffins for the Third Corps casualties. After the Battle of Gettysburg, … Continue reading →
The Rock Creek/Union Hospital Complex is located southeast of Gettysburg along Rock Creek, White Run and various tributaries. This area of land of 13 contiguous properties made up the hospital sites of First, Second Third, Fifth, Sixth and Twelfth Corp … Continue reading →
The Aaron Sheely Farm became the headquarters for General Marsena Patrick, in 1863 who was provost marshal for the Army of the Potomac. He was responsible for the care and transportation of all prisoners, wagon trains and hospital guards. All … Continue reading →
Adam Wert was a Gettysburg educator in both German and English as well as a medical doctor. He was instrumental in the creation of the Adams County Anti-Slavery Society and was an energetic supporter of the movement in the County. … Continue reading →
At the time of the Battle of Gettysburg, the wounded were taken away from the scene of the fighting to neighboring houses to be treated. In the Adams Sentinel, an article states that a Union brigadier general wounded in the … Continue reading →
Self-Guide Motor Tour of the Historic Baltimore Pike Gettysburg Civil War’s “Sawbones Alley” Click Here and Here for the tour information.
Continue reading →In Adams County before 1800, the population centers were towns, villages or hamlets. The distinction between them was the number of people who lived in each. Their formation and development depended upon the local economy as the craftsman, merchants and … Continue reading →
For road concerns, downed trees, pot holes or other questions please contact, the Roadmaster at 717-359-4500, Ext. 3 or email at roadmaster@mtjoytwp.us Other questions, please call the office and we will get you connected to the right person. Or email … Continue reading →
All meetings are open to the public Board of Supervisor and Planning meetings can also be watched live via zoom. Board of Supervisor and Planning meetings start at 7PM and are held at the township office Zoning Board, Auditor and … Continue reading →
The Brookview Solar Preliminary Land Development Plan was approved with conditions on August 18, 2022. Click here to see the Brookview Plan. This plan was tabled before the PC meeting November 9, 2021. The applicant requested the plan be tabled … Continue reading →
