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It really is strange how something as simple as a wooden fence can define a
place. I think these particular fences are called rail fences or Virginia worm
fences, and they’re a major
part of Gettysburg’s look and feel even though they’re not the original
structures that stood at the time of the battle. I think it might be their
old-fashioned, homey appearance that I like, or maybe just that they evoke
another place and time. This particular fence is located along McPherson’s
Ridge and seems to stretch on without end, disappearing into the tree-line.
Makes you wonder what’s on the other side.
**HONORED TODAY**
Co. K, 44TH
New York Infantry
Born December 13/15,
1842 --- Died July 08, 1863
2ND
Lt. Thomas enrolled as an officer in August 1861. Mortally wounded on July 2ND,
he succumbed six days later, and was the first of three brothers to die. His
brother Henry died Sep 1863 in Rockton, Illinois, while Calvin died Nov 1864 in
Nashville. Lt. Thomas was buried at Plainfield or Huntley Corners Cemetery in
Otsego Co., NY (also listed as West Exeter, NY). A photo can be found here.
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