Gettysburg station

The Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station, also known as the "Gettysburg Train Station," "Lincoln Train Station" or "Western Maryland Railroad Station," is a historic train station with depot, platform, museum and offices on Carlisle Street in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Operable from 1858 to 1942, it contributes to the Gettysburg Battlefield Historic District and is most notable as President Abraham Lincoln's point of arrival on November 18, 1863 and departure, following delivery of the Gettysburg Address. The station served as both a hospital during the battle and hub for outgoing wounded soldiers and incoming resources and supplies following the end of the war. On 2015, following several years of delays, the station, which was originally owned by the Borough of Gettysburg but was bought by the Gettysburg Foundation, the non-profit partner to the National Park Service, was placed under the purview of the National Park Service.

Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station
The c.1858 Italianate depot with arched windows, cornice moldings, and a low-pitched roof with eaves (the 1-story addition was in 1886,:20).
General information
Other namesGettysburg Train Station
Lincoln Train Station
Western Maryland Railroad Station
Location35 Carlisle Street
Gettysburg, PA
United States
Coordinates 39°49′55.232″N 77°13′51.46″W
Owned byGettysburg National Military Park
Operated byGettysburg Foundation
Line(s)
  • Western Maryland Railway (defunct)
  • CSX Transportation (freight line - does not stop at station)
Platforms1
Tracks1
Construction
Structure typeAt-grade
Bicycle facilitiesYes
AccessibleYes
History
OpenedMay 1858 (1858-05)
ClosedDecember 31, 1942 (1942-12-31)
Key dates
1863-1865Service is interrupted at the station as the Confederate Army made its way north and engages the Union Army during the Gettysburg Campaign. Service is only restored following repairs to the rail lines and bridges.
Former services
Preceding station Western Maryland Railway Following station
Seven Stars
toward Highfield
Baltimore Hanover Gettysburg Line Granite
toward Glyndon
Gettysburg Train Station
LocationGettysburg, Pennsylvania
Builtc.1858
Restored2009 (2009)
Restored byGettysburg Foundation
Part ofGettysburg Battlefield Historic District (ID75000155)
MPSBattle of Gettysburg MPS
Designated CPMarch 19, 1975 (1975-03-19)
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