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The Soldiers National Cemetery at Gettysburg

97 Taneytown Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325
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Ranked #4 of 32 attractions in Gettysburg
Type: Cemeteries
Owner description: This is part of the park, the first national cemetary in the country, absolutly beautiful and humbling. Id like to do a review of it to let others who... more » Owner description: This is part of the park, the first national cemetary in the country, absolutly beautiful and humbling. Id like to do a review of it to let others who come to your site know to visit it. « less
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Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

It gives you an idea of the cost of freedom. It was well laid out. The park does need to better mark the site of Lincoln's speach. There are a few places people think it was.

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Gettysburg
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

The cemetery is a must see stop on your tour of Gettysburg. As you walk through the hallowed ground, you can't help but feel you are among the truly brave, the one's who help form this country and fought for what they believed in.

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Valatie, New York, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

Loved the personalized ranger tour about the history of the cemetery. We would never have known all that information if we had just walked around there by ourselves. And it's FREE!

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Cleveland, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

A solemn place to reflect on the magnitude and consequences of the Civil War. A fitting tribute to all who gave their lives during such a turbulent time of our nation's history.

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Richmond, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

It is quite a sobering experience at the overwhelming loss. Everyone should go and walk around to pay respects to what our ancestors fought and died for in Gettysburg, Pa. It was beautiful and haunting at the same time. The grounds are immaculate and the visitors were taken in with the history and the fact that they were standing on... More

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tracys landing, md
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

This was very moving, we walked through on our own, no tour. The cemetary and everything in this town are well preserved. I was humbled by the many unmarked graves and being in the spot where Abraham Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address. This town is a must see for all Americans.

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Millville, New Jersey, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

Being the wife and daughter of veterans, I visit these type places with a strong feeling of gratitude and respect for those who gave their lives to make mine better. Grounds were extremely well kept. Monuments are beautiful and well maintained. Nice place for a leisurely walk with loved ones.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

We just loved strolling around this cemetary. You get such emotion from seeing so many that died in the battle. So much history and just very peaceful

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Leonardtown, Maryland, USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Great place to take a walk and see the nice grounds and see all the graves of the people that gave all to this great country. Cool to see where Lincoln gave his speech.

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Syracuse, Utah
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

The cemetery is beautiful, quiet, and well maintained. And who wouldn't want to be able to say they actually stood where Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address? It's an easy walk around so take the time.

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