Gettysburg PA history has dubbed this area “The Most Famous Small Town in America” by many who have studied this country’s past. +55 PA Home builders bring those looking for a luxury, active adult living community right in the heart of Gettysburg PA history that much easier while not sparing one upscale detail. The battlefield that witnessed the first shot of the Civil War is only a short drive away, but that isn’t the only reason to call this “home” if you want a +55 PA Home with a lot of cultural activities, fine dining and shopping without the hassle of a big city. A big bonus to Gettysburg PA history is that it has evolved over the years without sacrificing the “small town feel” that makes it so attractive. The Preserves at Cumberland Village is built close enough to easily travel while being free of all the noise “tourist towns” usually suffer.

Some historic cities and sites within reasonable driving distance are:

1) Washington, D.C
2) Baltimore 55
3) Harrisburg
4) Carlisle
5) Frederick
6) Hagerstown
7) Hanover
8) York
9) Chambersburg
10) Philadelphia
11) Pittsburgh

Some of the hubs of higher learning here include:

1) Lutheran Theological Seminary
2) Gettysburg College (Pennsylvania College)

Gettysburg PA history began with a tavern founded by Samuel Gettys sometime between the years of 1774-75. It was where many soldiers, traders and travelers came to spend the night on their trek across that part of the country. It was an ideal location as it was the crossroads for those going to or coming from:

1) Shippensburg
2) Baltimore
3) Philadelphia
4) Pittsburgh

The town was actually named after Gettys and put on the map in 1786. The Gettysburg Railroad was finished in 1858 which made travel from Gettysburg to Hanover PA much easier. The Gettysburg Railroad Station began to transport citizens in 1859. Though the trains stopped running in 1942, the station was restored in 2006 and now functions as a museum. Between the months of June to October the museum and other parts of Gettysburg PA history see the most visitors, but the congestion is minimal. There is a famous tour of haunted locations that locals and tourists can take to learn more about the supernatural aspects of the town and Civil War reenactments that last three days every year around July 4th.
Two other locations that see visitors from all over the country, and the world are:

1) Dobbin House Tavern (where Reverend Alexander Dobbin resided in 1776)
2) The Gettysburg Hotel (well known for several hauntings reported over the many years of Gettysburg PA history.

Yet, this is just the tip of the iceberg if you choose The Preserves at Cumberland Village as your active adult living community to truly enjoy those years of leisure and new hobbies. Summit Homes has five floor plans to choose from whether you want to buy a home or build one to suit you exact needs. The amenities here are many and +55 PA homes anywhere else are sure to fall short of what we can provide. Visit our website or call today to get the ball rolling and find out just how easy it is to become a permanent part of Gettysburg PA history.