Cemetery Ridge
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Not to be confused with Seminary Ridge.
Cemetery Ridge is a geographic feature in Gettysburg National Military Park, south of the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, that figured prominently in the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1 to July 3, 1863. It formed a primary defensive position for the Union Army during the battle, roughly the center of what is popularly known as the "fish-hook" line. The Confederate States Army launched attacks on the Union positions on the second and third days of the battle, but were driven back both times.
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Cemetery Ridge | |
Location | Adams County, Pennsylvania |
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Coordinates | 39.818056°N 77.2325°W / 39.818056; -77.2325 |
Part of | Gettysburg Battlefield Historic District (ID75000155) |
MPS | Battle of Gettysburg MPS |
Added to NRHP | March 19, 1975 |
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