Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-23-2016
Department 1
Civil War Era Studies
Abstract
Cumberland Township, wrapping around three sides of the Borough of Gettysburg, sprawls across the center of Adams County. Unlike its bustling neighbor, Cumberland Township lived a slower, rural life. But on Election Day the residents of the surrounding hills and swales poured into the borough to cast their ballots. While men from Gettysburg swarmed the Courthouse steps to make sure their voices were heard, Cumberland Township's voters trekked to the south end of town, to the tavern once owned by Conrad Snyder (now known as the Dobbin House).
The election in 1870 was a peculiar one... [excerpt]
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Recommended Citation
Rudy, John M. "Historic Journey to the Ballot Box." Gettysburg Times (May 23, 2016).
Comments
This article appeared in the Gettysburg Times on May 23, 2016 as part of the Adams County Historical Society's monthly local history column, Historically Speaking.