Oak Ridge Observation Tower
A steel observation tower on the battlefield from the first day, overlooking McPherson's Ridge and the northern part of town, where the first day's fighting took place.
This is one of a few late-19th-century steel observation towers preserved on the battlefield. It stands on Oak Ridge, where the Union I and XI Corps held their lines on the first day. From the top, you can see McPherson's Ridge, the railroad cut and the fields north of town, which helps you understand the first day's events. It is close to the Eternal Light Peace Memorial and Seminary Ridge, so you can combine them in one tour. Entry is free, but the stairs are steep.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Eternal Light Peace Memorial
- Seminary Ridge Museum
- Gettysburg Railroad Station
- Lincoln Square & Downtown Gettysburg
- David Wills House
- Shriver House Museum
- Farnsworth House Inn & Ghost Tours
- Jennie Wade House