On the Gettysburg battlefield near the base of Culp’s Hill is a small stone arch monument for the Famous Spangler’s Spring.
During the battle, this area changed hands between both Union and Confederate forces, and at times the spring was between the opposing lines.
It is rumored that on the night of July 2nd, soldiers called a temporary truce to share drinks and exchange greetings, but there is little evidence to support this.
One of the plaques on the monuments reads: “This spring supplied Union and Confederate soldiers with water during the battle.”
There are frequent ghost sightings in this area. Witnesses often describe seeing apparitions of both Union and Confederate soldiers. Some visitors claim to hear phantom gunfire and mysterious voices. with one particularly haunting sorrowful female spirit, often seen as the iconic “Woman in White.”
More Information
- Spangler’s Spring – Gettysburg National Military Park
- The Spirit of Spangler’s Spring
- Aftermath of Battle at Gettysburg’s Spangler’s Spring
Map / Directions
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