Pitzer Woods

Pitzer Woods is a forested area along Seminary Ridge within Gettysburg National Military Park. The woodland served as a strategic military position during battle and remains accessible for walking through today.

In July 1863, General James Longstreet positioned his troops at this location during the Battle of Gettysburg. This was a critical moment in the larger conflict that would reshape the nation.

The James Longstreet Memorial from 1998 stands here to honor the general's command decisions made on these grounds. The monument helps visitors understand his influence on the battle's course.

The site is reached via West Confederate Avenue with parking for regular cars and larger vehicles available nearby. Comfortable shoes are helpful since you will walk through the wooded terrain to see the area.

During World War II, the grounds served as Camp Sharpe where soldiers trained for psychological operations in the European Theater. This later use shows how military locations transform over time with new purposes.

Location: Pennsylvania

GPS coordinates: 39.80460,-77.25620

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:25