A businessman in the US state of Pennsylvania wants to build a harness racing track and casino near Gettysburg, the site of the 1863 battle that turned the tide of the American Civil War.
David LeVan said last week that he will apply for a harness racing licence and a licence to operate a casino with slots and table games.
The proposed location on about 700 acres is just east of where US Route 15 crosses the Maryland-Pennsylvania line. It’s about three miles from the border of Gettysburg National Military Park.
It’s LeVan’s third attempt to bring gambling to Gettysburg. He is a former Conrail chairman who owns a nearby Harley-Davidson motorcycle dealership. Previous proposals sharply divided the community and opponents argued it was not appropriate for the historic region.
