A proposal to build a new casino near the Gettysburg battlefield has picked up support from a historic preservation association that aims to protect the battlefield from development.
Last week, the Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Association announced its support for the proposal to turn an existing conference center into a casino with 600 slot machines and 50 gaming tables near the historic Civil War site.
Other groups have weighed in. The national commander of the American Legion calls the proposal "a national disgrace" while the head of the local American Legion post has remained neutral.
The proposed Mason-Dixon Resort & Casino is competing with three other applicants for Pennsylvania's final resort casino license. The state Gaming Control Board will hold a hearing on the proposal on August 31.
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