George George House
PANICd#: 2135
House best known for hosting the body of US Major-General John F. Reynolds on July 1, 1863.
237 Steinwehr Ave
Gettysburg , PA 17325
Phone: 717-334-7256
Open to the public: Yes
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Lat: 39.820880
Lon: -77.233530
Database Summary:
Demographic Rank: 6
History: 1
Stories: 1
Claims: 4
Evidence: 0
Resources: 5
Retrievals: 6067
Vistor Rating: 0.0
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History
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At 237 Steinwehr Avenue is a small stone building occupied in the 1860s by Gettysburg Day Laborer George George (1800-). This house is most famous for hosting the body of United States Major-General John F. Reynolds on July 1, 1863. It was a convenient location at the intersection of the Emmitsburg Road (Steinwehr Avenue) and the Taneytown Road. Reynolds’ body would travel south along the Taneytown Road and eventually he would be buried in his hometown of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Added by: sdonley on 07/06/2022
DB#:567
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Stories
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There is reported to be four spirits in this building. The spirit of General Reynolds, the spirit of Catherine, a teenager who died in the 60's or 70's, and ghost called the liar. Nobody knows about the spirit called the liar, but it has been known trick and mess around with investigators while conducting paranormal investigations in the building.
Added by: sdonley on 07/06/2022
DB#:1561
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Claim # | Added | Added By | Claim |
3251 | 07/06/2022 | sdonley | A women dressed in Civil War clothing sits besides a coffin of a Union officer as seen through the window at night. |
3252 | 07/06/2022 | sdonley | Cards have fallen on the floor on their own. |
3253 | 07/06/2022 | sdonley | Chains have moved on their own. |
3254 | 07/06/2022 | sdonley | The apparition of Major-General Reynolds has been seen. |
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Servants Olde Tyme Photos
Added: 07/06/2022 By: sdonley |
Located at 237 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg, PA 17325 717-334-7256 Owner: Kevin Servant |
What's in an 1860's Gettysburg Name?
Added: 07/06/2022 By: sdonley |
At 237 Steinwehr Avenue is a small stone building occupied in the 1860s by Gettysburg Day Laborer George George (1800-). This house is most famous for hosting the body of United States Major-General John F. Reynolds on July 1, 1863. |
I went ghost hunting in Gettysburg and forgot my proton pack: Josette Plank
Added: 07/06/2022 By: sdonley |
Catherine is not speaking to me. It's near midnight in Gettysburg, and I'm lurking inside a dark, 200-year-old stone house. I'm listening for some communication from Catherine - maybe a somber word about her engagement or some mournful whisper concerning the death of her fiance, Gen. |
The Reynolds Death House
Added: 07/06/2022 By: sdonley |
The Reynolds Death House, also known as the George George House, is where General John Reynolds lifeless body was taken after he suffered a fatal wound on the first day of battle, July 1st, 1863. |
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Added: 07/06/2022 By: sdonley |
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