The Pennsylvania State Memorial
The Pennsylvania State Memorial is a monument in Gettysburg National Military Park that commemorates the 34,530 Pennsylvania soldiers who fought in the July 1 to 3, 1863 Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War. Visitors find it in Cumberland Township. Our list goes on with Raven Rock Mountain Complex, 11 mi away.
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The Pennsylvania State Memorial is inside Cumberland Township, which has 18 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Baltimore
Baltimore is about 48 miles southeast and Washington is about 64 miles south (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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The Pennsylvania State Memorial
The Pennsylvania State Memorial is a monument in Gettysburg National Military Park that commemorates the 34,530 Pennsylvania soldiers who fought in the July 1 to 3, 1863 Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War. The memorial stands along Cemetery Ridge, the Union battle line on July 2, 1863. Completed in 1914, it is the largest of the state monuments on the Gettysburg Battlefield.
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Lodging near The Pennsylvania State Memorial
The first towns with rooms are Cumberland Township (18) and Gettysburg (31).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From The Pennsylvania State Memorial | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Township | in town | — | 18 6 hotels · 3 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 4 campgrounds | 7,219 | $293K | A |
| Gettysburg | 2 mi north | 5 min | 31 11 hotels · 1 motel · 18 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 8,365 | $242K | B+ |
| Straban Township | 6 mi northeast | 10 min | 12 10 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground | 4,968 | $319K | — |
| Mount Joy Township | 4 mi southeast | 5 min | 5 3 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 3,881 | $345K | — |
| Highland Township | 5 mi west | 10 min | 5 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 3 campgrounds | 1,020 | $359K | — |
| Hanover | 13 mi east | 20 min | 9 3 hotels · 1 motel · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 16,684 | $213K | C |
| Franklin Township | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 5 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 4,781 | $253K | — |
| Chambersburg | 24 mi west | 35 min | 21 16 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 23,376 | $215K | C |
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Asked about The Pennsylvania State Memorial
Is The Pennsylvania State Memorial in Cumberland Township?
Yes. It’s inside Cumberland Township, PA.
When is the best time to visit The Pennsylvania State Memorial?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 64–82°.
How far is The Pennsylvania State Memorial from Baltimore and Washington?
About 48 miles southeast of Baltimore and about 64 miles south of Washington, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to The Pennsylvania State Memorial?
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (HGR), about 27 miles away. The nearest big hub is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI), about 53 miles.
Where should I stay near The Pennsylvania State Memorial?
Gettysburg (2 mi, 31 places to stay), Cumberland Township (in town, 18 places to stay) and Straban Township (6 mi, 12 places to stay).
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