The Alexander Riggs House
Location submitted by: sdonley on 06/11/2019
DBA Approved: Y
PANICd#: 2048
| This Alexander Riggs House is the location that John Burns crawled to when he was wounded. |
The Alexander Riggs House Location
Gettysburg , PA 17325
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History: 1
Stories: 1
Claims: 2
Evidence: 0
Resources: 2
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History information is some background and history about the location. This is meant to be a basic summary. Below the history records you will find sources in which you can click on to find out more information. There may be multiple history records per location.
This house no longer exists; however, in October of 2017, this area was excavated to find the foundation of the house that would prove the historical story that John Burns had told several people. For information about the excavation, please CLICK HERE to find out more. There is also a video on the page that explains the legend as well.
Added by: sdonley on 01/05/2025 DB#:655
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https://www.gettysburgdaily.com/riggs-house-john-b...
Stories are just that. Stories and personal accounts that have been reported about the location.
This entire area was part of Lee's headquarters. There were also areas where the dead were gathered in preparation for the evacuation of the Confederate Army. Reports of phantom solider have been reported throughout the entire area.
Added by: sdonley on 01/05/2025 DB#:1625
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Here are the paranormal claims for this location. These have been found through Internet research, reports from members, or reports from personal interviews. To add a claim, your account must have contributor access or higher.
| Claim# | Claim |
| 3489 | Apparitions of soldiers have been seen throughout the areas.
Added: 01/05/2025 By: sdonley |
| 3490 | Strange balls of light have been seen and recorded at night. Added: 01/05/2025 By: sdonley |
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| The Alexander Riggs House: John Burns and the Cellar Door | Gettysburg Daily | The Riggs House where Gettysburg civilian John Burns lay on a cellar door during the Battle of Gettysburg is excavated by students from Gettysburg College. |
| Added: 01/05/2025 By: sdonley | |
| 13 Hidden, Haunted, Hotspots of Gettysburg #6 | Mark Nesbitt | Story of the controversy of Lee's headquarters location and paranormal claim of the house across the street by where the barn by Riggs House stood. |
| Added: 01/05/2025 By: sdonley | |
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