First Shot

[tlyne]

An interesting piece written by, the "Pride of the Magnolia State", Gettysburg Ranger Matt Atkinson.

https://npsgnmp.wordpress.com/2015/08/22/w-marion-mccarthy-and-the-mystery-of-the-first-shot/

And my photos of the marker.

 

[reading48]

Interesting story

 

[PeterT]

Thanks for sharing! A mystery to be sure!

 

[MRB1863]

Appreciate your sharing the good photos with us! That was an interesting and informative stop during Eric's tour he led for us last June!

 

[tlyne]

Appreciate your sharing the good photos with us! That was an interesting and informative stop during Eric's tour he led for us last June!

Thanks! I took 463 over the Easter holiday.

 

[theoldman]

So the marker is across the street from where the first shot was fired. Is that correct? The article did not dispute the shooter, as I understand, only the target. Interesting and thanks for the pictures and thread.

This will be part of my Friday plan for the September rendezvous.

 

[tlyne]

Here is another article.

http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-gettysburg-who-really-fired-the-first-shot.htm