Tag Archives: Christian Benner

Gettysburg Off the Beaten Path: Benner’s Hill

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Kristopher D. White

Part of a Series. Just east of Gettysburg sits Benner’s Hill, a 454 foot high prominence that overlooks the town of Gettysburg. At the base of this prominence runs Rock Creek, a barrier between the hill, town, and for the … Continue reading →

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Gettysburg Off the Beaten Path: Josiah Benner Farm

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Kristopher D. White

Part of a Series. On the north side of Rock Creek, along the Harrisburg Road, sits the Josiah Benner Farm. At the time of the battle the farm encompassed 123 acres of the Gettysburg battlefield and served as the front … Continue reading →

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