Witness Tree

Devil's Den Witness Tree

Gettysburg

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The tree is located in Devil's Den on Sickles Ave; the coordinates are: 39.791847, -77.242639

A Witness Tree is a living tree that existed during the time of a historical event. Garry Adelman details all of the day two Gettysburg actions that this tree atop Devil's Den would have witnessed.

The Tree at Devil's Den that Existed During the Battle of Gettysburg

Related Battles

Adams County, PA | July 1, 1863
Result: Union Victory
Estimated Casualties
51,112
Union
23,049
Confed.
28,063

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