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Gettysburg. By: Ashley Davis. History and Demographics of Gettysburg. The land on which the city of Gettysburg lies, was bought from the Iroquois Indians in 1736 The current population of Gettysburg is 7,490 Demographics- 48% of the population today is male
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Gettysburg By: Ashley Davis
History and Demographics of Gettysburg • The land on which the city of Gettysburg lies, was bought from the Iroquois Indians in 1736 • The current population of Gettysburg is 7,490 • Demographics- 48% of the population today is male 51%of the population is female • Median household income in Gettysburg- $38,014 • Races in Gettysburg- 79.6% of the population is White, 10.9% is Hispanic, 5.4% is Black, and 1.9% is Asian
More Interesting Facts • The oldest Civil War soldier was 70 years old. On the way to Gettysburg, he came upon a wounded soldier and traded guns with him. • On the night before the Battle of Gettysburg, General Lee had a heart attack. • As Lincoln the famous Gettysburg Address, he was actually suffering from smallpox.
Things I Want to Do in This Town • Visit the American Civil War museum and learn more about the history of the war • See the Gettysburg diorama which is over 800 square feet • Take a ghost tour! Gettysburg is one of the top 5 most haunted cities in America • Take a Segway Tour of the city • Watch the Civil War Reenactment
Reasons I Want to Visit History has always been one of my passions in life, especially war history. I would love to visit and learn more about this historical city; the people who gave their lives here and the legacies they left behind.