Dobbin House Tavern
The Dobbin House Tavern, known also as Dobbin House, on 89 Steinwehr Avenue in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is a tavern which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Dobbin House | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
Pennsylvania state historical marker | |
Dobbin House Tavern, November 2010 | |
| Location | 89 Steinwehr Ave., Gettysburg, Pennsylvania |
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| Coordinates | 39°49′20″N 77°13′59″W |
| Area | 0.3 acres (0.12 ha) |
| Built | 1776 |
| NRHP reference No. | 73001584 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | March 26, 1973 |
| Designated PHMC | December 12, 1947 |
It was established in 1776, making it the oldest standing structure in the town limits of Gettysburg. It was built to be a home for Reverend Alexander Dobbin and his family. The building may have been a first stop on the Underground Railroad north of the Mason–Dixon line, although this has not been substantiated. During and after the Battle of Gettysburg, the house served as a temporary field hospital.
During the latter half of the 20th century, the Dobbin House was home to a large Civil War diorama and a gift center catering to battlefield tourists. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
Today, the house is a popular tavern and restaurant.