Within days of the battle many photographers descended upon the battle scarred town of Gettysburg. The following original photographs are some of the results of their labors. The modern photograph that accompanies the original shows how each site looks today. They were taken close as possible to the exact spot where the early photographers stood. All original photos are courtesy of the Library of Congress or the National Park Service. Names in parentheses ( ) are the names of the original photographers.

CONFEDERATE PRISONERS
Anyone into the Civil War is familiar with this photo of these 3 prisoners at Gettysburg. This site is just across the road from Lee's Headquarters and is adjacent to the Lutheran Seminary.
LEE'S HEADQUARTERS
(M. Brady) Photo taken July 15, 1863. Robert E. Lee used this house for his HQ. He also had a field tent set up on or near the camera position. Today the original section of this house is a small museum.
MEADE'S HEADQUARTERS
(A.Gardner) July 6, 1863. Major General George G. Meade arrived at Gettysburg shortly before dawn on July 2. This house, hidden from Confederate view by a small hill to the west, suffered heavy damage from the cannonade that preceded Pickett's Charge on July 3. Much of this cannonade overshot the intended target on Cemetery Ridge and landed in this area which was occupied by Union supply trains and reserve troops. One of the opening shots tore through the house killing an aide who had just served Meade his lunch.
EVERGREEN CEMETERY GATEWAY
(M.Brady) On or about July 15, 1863. Until the mid 1850's the only cemeteries in Gettysburg were located in churchyards. As the population grew it became apparent that the town needed a larger final resting place for its citizens. The site chosen for the new cemetery was on a small hill near the southern edge of town. This gateway was erected in 1855 and ever since the area has been known as Cemetery Hill.
SLAUGHTER PEN
(A.Gardner) July 6, 1863. The early photographers called the area between Big Round Top and Devil's Den the Slaughter Pen. The original photo shows two dead Confederates who were probably killed on July 2. The small stream is Plum Run. The view is looking north. Just off to the right in the background is the foot of Little Round Top. This area of the battlefield was among the last portions to be cleared of its dead but among the first to be photographed.
VIEW FROM LITTLE ROUND TOP
(M.Brady) On or about July 15, 1863. This view is from the summit of Little Round Top (northern portion) looking north towards Cemetery Hill. The 155th Pa. Regiment monument is visible beyond the large rock. The camera position for the modern view is closer to the rock due to a tree that's now on the exact spot where Brady's photo was taken.

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