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Park News is a service of the Public Affairs Office of Gettysburg National Military Park. Questions and/or comments should be addressed to the attention of:

Katie Lawhon
Gettysburg National Military Park
1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100
Gettysburg, PA 17325
phone (717) 334-1124, ext. 3121
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The Leister House in 1863. (Library of Congress)  

Did You Know?
This simple farm house, the home of widow Lydia Leister, was used as a headquarters by Union General George G. Meade during the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. The house still stands today and you can see it during your visit to Gettysburg National Military Park.

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Last Updated: September 05, 2008 at 10:36 EST