Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg
Location submitted by: sdonley on 08/03/2017
DBA Approved: Y
PANICd#: 1923
| Built in 1832, the Gettysburg Lutheran Theological Seminary was the first Lutheran seminary in the country. |
61 Seminary Ridge
Gettysburg , PA 17325
Phone: (717) 334-6286
Open to the public: Yes
Lat: 39.831058
Lon: -77.2447249
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History: 2
Stories: 1
Claims: 4
Evidence: 0
Resources: 2
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Built in 1832, the Gettysburg Lutheran Theological Seminary was the first Lutheran seminary in the country. Students studied for the ministry and religious education and continues to operate today. The ridge where the seminary was built would be named Seminary Ridge and this prominent location would become the jumping off point for thousands of Confederate soldiers throughout the battle. This structure, Schmucker Hall, was used to house wounded from both armies during and after the Battle of Gettysburg.
Added by: sdonley on 01/05/2025 DB#:667
Source(s):
https://www.nps.gov/places/gettysburg-then-now-sem...
Added by: sdonley on 01/05/2025 DB#:668
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=on8u6zaKrGE
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The Seminary building served as a lookout on July 1, 1863, the first day of battle. From the cupola, Brig. Gen. John Buford, commanding First Division, Cavalry Corps, Army of the Potomac, observed the opening of the battle to the west of Seminary Ridge and witnessed the arrival of the I Corps under Maj. Gen. John Reynolds marching to his relief from the south.
This building also served as a field hospital for the union and for the confederates during the battle.
Added by: sdonley on 01/05/2025 DB#:1636
Source(s):
Mark Nesbit
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| Claim# | Claim |
| 3527 | Creaking footsteps in a closed off section of the building.
Added: 01/05/2025 By: sdonley |
| 3528 | Photos of soldiers taken looking out the windows.
Added: 01/05/2025 By: sdonley |
| 3529 | Cold spots have been felt.
Added: 01/05/2025 By: sdonley |
| 3530 | The sounds of wounded soldiers have been heard. Added: 01/05/2025 By: sdonley |
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| Seminary Ridge Self-Guided Ghost Tour – Mark Nesbitt's Ghosts of Gettysburg | Information about the paranormal on Seminary Ridge. |
| Added: 01/05/2025 By: sdonley | |
| Wikipedia Entry | Wikipedia entry for this location. |
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