The Historic Farnsworth House Inn | Grave Talks CLASSIC

The Historic Farnsworth House Inn | Grave Talks CLASSIC

Published: February 4, 2026

Duration: 47:57

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!

Standing just steps from the battlefield in Gettysburg, the The Historic Farnsworth House Inn remains a powerful reminder of the violence and sorrow tied to the Civil War. Built in 1810 and expanded in 1833, the home became a strategic refuge for Confederate sharpshooters during the Battle of Gettysburg, leaving its walls riddled with more than 100 bullet holes that remain visible today.

Among the many tragedies associated with the battle is the death of Mary Virginia "Jennie" Wade, the only civilian killed during the fighting—an event some believe may be...