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Located 35 miles from the state capitol, Gettysburg College is a private, 4-year school in Gettysburg, PA. The 225 acre campus sits adjacent to the historic Gettysburg Battlefield – and shares much history with that national landmark. Founded as Pennsylvania College in 1832, the school adopted the name of the town as its own name in 1921. Future president Dwight Eisenhower was affiliated with the school early in his military career (serving on the Board of Trustee); notable alumni include several local politicians and businessmen as well as Ron Paul. The close proximity of the campus to the historic battlefield yield two interesting facts: one dormitory was used as a signal corps station and field hospital – for BOTH sides during the battle! Also, students were dismissed from classes to attend the benediction of the battlefield which included president Lincoln’s famous “Gettysburg Address.”