Biography samuel fahnestock

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The average visitor to the Gettysburg battlefield often overlooks the town itself.

While the battlefield proper is chock-full of stories and compelling sites, downtown Gettysburg contains a plethora of fascinating stories, too.

Biography samuel fahnestock

From sharpshooters and barricades in the streets to the Confederate occupation of the borough, the town of Gettysburg was caught in the throes of war beyond the first three days of July.

One of the most important buildings during and after the Battle of Gettysburg is the Fahnestock Building.

The Fahnestock Building is a three-story brick edifice located at the intersection of Baltimore & West Middle Street in Gettysburg. Built circa 1810 and the structure operate for some time as a tavern. The building was purchased by Samuel Fahnestock in 1833, and he promptly opened the “Samuel Fahnestock Store.” The business changed names over time to the “Samuel Fahnesto