St. Francis Xavier Catholic Parish
Location submitted by: sdonley on 06/11/2019
DBA Approved: Y
PANICd#: 2019
| This church was dedicated on July 31, 1853 and served as field hospital during the battle. |
25 W. High Street
Gettysburg , PA 17325
Open to the public: Yes
https://www.stfxcc.org/history
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The first mass was held in 1827 in private homes. The lot on West High Street was purchased August 1849. On June 20, 1852 the corner stone was laid. On July 31, 1853 the church was dedicated. On June 28, 1863 mass was suspended and the church became a field hospital.
Added by: sdonley on 01/05/2025 DB#:648
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| 3477 | Footsteps have been heard.
Added: 01/05/2025 By: sdonley |
| 3478 | The cries of wounded soldiers have been heard.
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| 3479 | Cold spots have been felt in different areas of the building. Added: 01/05/2025 By: sdonley |
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| Ceiling Meaning | Meanings of ceiling motifs. |
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| 1831-1981 For God and Country | Church history and stories from 1831 to 1981. |
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