Gettysburg Presbyterian Church and Historical Events Quiz

What was the original name of the Gettysburg Presbyterian Church?

• Adams County Church

• Gettysburg Methodist Church

• Lower Marsh Creek Presbyterian Congregation

• Upper Marsh Creek Presbyterian Congregation

In which decade did the major renovations of the Gettysburg Presbyterian Church take place?

• 1920s

• 1840s

• 1860s

• 1960s

Which event took place at the Gettysburg Presbyterian Church after Lincoln's Gettysburg Address?

• A funeral

• A church service

• A political rally

• A wedding ceremony

Who was the speaker at the political rally held at the church?

• Charles Anderson

• John Burns

• Abraham Lincoln

• David Wills

What was John Burns known for during the Battle of Gettysburg?

• Being a politician

• Being a civilian who fought

• Being a journalist

• Being a soldier

What did Abraham Lincoln do when he met John Burns?

• Invited him to dinner

• Ignored him

• Gave him a medal

• Shook his hand

What is unique about the Lincoln-Burns Pew in the church?

• It is the only pew from the 1817 church

• It is the largest pew in the church

• It is made of gold

• It is reserved for the president

Which U.S. President was a frequent member of the Gettysburg Presbyterian Church?

• Richard Nixon

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Abraham Lincoln

• John F. Kennedy

What was the church used for during the Civil War?

• A library

• A school

• A hospital

• A courthouse

Who was the highest-ranking Democrat to attend the Gettysburg Address?

• John Burns

• David Wills

• Charles Anderson

• Horatio Seymour