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Explosive Discovery: Civil War Shell Found Unexploded In Gettysburg Explosive Discovery: Civil War Shell Found Unexploded In Gettysburg
Explosive Discovery: Civil War Shell Found Unexploded In Gettysburg An unexploded artillery shell was found at Gettysburg National Military Park on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, according to park officials. The Civil War-era shell was found in the Little Round Top rehabilitation project area, according to an announcement by the park. "We are following National Park Service protocols when unexploded ordnance is found. The 55th Ordnance Disposal Company EOD (explosive ordinance disposal) team from Fort Belvoir VA will remove the shell," park officials said in a statement. "The area has been cleared and adjacent roads have been temporarily closed to all visitors. …

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by Jillian Pikora