The Alexander Riggs House
PANICd#: 2048
This Alexander Riggs House is the location that John Burns crawled to when he was wounded.
The Alexander Riggs House Location
Gettysburg , PA 17325
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History: 1
Stories: 1
Claims: 2
Evidence: 0
Resources: 2
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History
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This house no longer exists; however, in October of 2017, this area was excavated to find the foundation of the house that would prove the historical story that John Burns had told several people. For information about the excavation, please CLICK HERE to find out more. There is also a video on the page that explains the legend as well.
Added by: sdonley on 01/05/2025
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Source(s):
https://www.gettysburgdaily.com/riggs-house-john-b...
Stories
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This entire area was part of Lee's headquarters. There were also areas where the dead were gathered in preparation for the evacuation of the Confederate Army. Reports of phantom solider have been reported throughout the entire area.
Added by: sdonley on 01/05/2025 DB#: 1625
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Paranormal Claims
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| Claim # | Added | Added By | Claim |
| 3489 | 01/05/2025 | sdonley | Apparitions of soldiers have been seen throughout the areas. |
| 3490 | 01/05/2025 | sdonley | Strange balls of light have been seen and recorded at night. |
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Additional Resources
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| The Alexander Riggs House: John Burns and the Cellar Door | Gettysburg Daily
Added: 01/05/2025 By: sdonley |
The Riggs House where Gettysburg civilian John Burns lay on a cellar door during the Battle of Gettysburg is excavated by students from Gettysburg College. |
| 13 Hidden, Haunted, Hotspots of Gettysburg #6 | Mark Nesbitt
Added: 01/05/2025 By: sdonley |
Story of the controversy of Lee's headquarters location and paranormal claim of the house across the street by where the barn by Riggs House stood. |
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