Longstreet observation tower

Longstreet observation tower is a tower in , , . Longstreet observation tower is situated nearby to the ruins , as well as near the forest .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Big Round Top and Gettysburg National Cemetery.

Peak
is a boulder-strewn hill notable as the topographic high point of the Gettysburg Battlefield and for 1863 American Civil War engagements for which Medals of Honor were awarded.

Cemetery
Photo: Henryhartley, Public domain.
, originally called Soldiers' National Cemetery, is a United States national cemetery in , created for Union army casualties sustained in the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War. is situated 2 miles northeast of Longstreet observation tower.

Peak
is a landform on the Gettysburg Battlefield that was the scene of fighting each day of the Battle of Gettysburg. The northernmost part of the Army of the Potomac defensive "fish-hook" line, the hill is gently sloped and provided a site for American Civil War artillery. is situated 2 miles northeast of Longstreet observation tower.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Devil’s Den and Little Round Top.

Locality
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
Devil's Den is a boulder-strewn hill on the south end of Houck's Ridge at Gettysburg Battlefield, used by artillery and sharpshooters on the second day of the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War.

Locality
is the smaller of two rocky hills south of —the companion to the adjacent, taller hill named . It was the site of an unsuccessful assault by Confederate troops against the Union left flank on July 2, 1863, the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg, during the American Civil War.

Hamlet
is a populated place in in the U.S. state of , near . It is notable for two Battle of Gettysburg hospitals, the 1884 Station, and several battlefield commemorative era attractions such as Park and the Museum.

Longstreet observation tower

Latitude
39.79993° or 39° 47′ 60″ north
Longitude
-77.25602° or 77° 15′ 22″ west
Height
75 feet (23 metres)
Open location code
87F4QPXV+XH
Open­Street­Map ID
way 711037074
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­tower
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