About the Location

Built around 1810, the Farnsworth House began as a private residence on the edge of Gettysburg and later became a home to several families, including the Farnsworths, from whom it takes its name. During the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863, the house sat in the direct path of fighting near Cemetery Ridge and was used by Confederate sharpshooters, making it a prime Union target; more than 100 bullet holes still mark the brick exterior today.

After the war, the building returned to civilian life as a residence before eventually becoming an inn and tavern. Its wartime violence, proximity to mass casualties, and long residential history have fueled decades of paranormal reports, including apparitions of soldiers, children, and a woman believed to be a former resident nicknamed “Tillie.” Today, the Farnsworth House Inn operates as a historic lodging and restaurant, widely regarded as one of the most haunted locations in Gettysburg, blending documented Civil War history with persistent ghost lore.

Field Notes

We have not been to the location yet, we will replace the stock photos and add the field notes once we do. This trip is scheduled for the end of February.