Owned by Mr. and Mrs. Sherfy, Union and Confederate forces clashed in their peach orchard at 6:30 p.m. Their home and orchard were ruined by the battle that took place that day. This area was of importance because it was an important high ground overlooking Emmitsburg Road and Seminary Ridge. To make the Peach Orchard a strong position, four Union divisions were initially posted here. Watch the video on the right to learn about the battle that took place on Sherfy's peach orchard on July 2nd, 1863.  |
