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iphoto and my Gettysburg monument project
I recently bought a Macbook Pro to replace my Dell laptop that was having major hard drive issues. The Macbook came with Apple’s photo cataloging software, iphoto. There’s a more advanced version of iphoto called Aperture, but I haven’t felt the need to try it yet. I have been doing a lot of work on my website “behind the scenes” with iphoto. With iphoto, you can catalog all of your photos, add descriptions to them, etc. I have about 20,000 photos – yes, you read that right, I have 20,000 photos just of the Gettysburg battlefield! – that I’ve taken over the past seven years at Gettysburg. Using the catalog system through iphoto has made sorting this huge collection easy. What is particularly cool about iphoto going forward is that you can create what are called “Smart Albums” that include …
New York Officers Monument
About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? September 9, 1925. Nearly 100 veterans (2/3rds of whom fought in the battle) attended the 1925 dedication of the monument. What is it made out of? Granite. Overall height is 21 feet. Who made it? Brush, Gerome, sculptor. Casey, Edward Pearce, 1864-1940, architect. John Swenson Granite Company, fabricator. What does it honor? Semicircular wall monument is made up of eighteen panels with a seat below, running nearly the length of the wall. The New York State Coat of Arms appears in relief on the protruding center structure which is surmounted by a eagle with wings spread upward. The names of forty-one officers who commanded units at Gettysburg are listed. Granite walk to the monument that is 8×14 foot with two, eight-inch risers. Monument is a semi-circular granite shaft twenty-four foot in diameter …
4th Maine Carving
What does it honor? Honors the 4th Maine Infantry. Carving consists of a diamond (symbol of the Third Corps) and “4th ME.” When does it date to? Probably pre-dates the regimental monument. When was this photograph taken? June 17, 2012. Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on Sickles Avenue at Devil’s Den. The carving is on a large boulder located northwest of the monument (close to the parking lot). Related Posts: Monuments to the 4th Maine Infantry.
Armistead and Hancock Monument
About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? February 18, 2000. What is it made out of? Granite. Who made it? Erected by the Armistead Marker Preservation Committee. How is it inscribed? Friends and fellow officers in the United States Army prior to 1861, the fate of Civil War made them foes on the battlefield at Gettysburg. Confederate Brig. Gen. Lewis A. Armistead and Union Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Hancock were both wounded in Longstreet’s assault (Pickett’s Charge), July 3, 1863. Here at the Union Army 11th Corps Field Hospital (George Spangler Farm), Armistead died of his wounds on July 5, 1863. Northwest of this marker is the site of the Granite School House, a Union field hospital, where Hancock was initially treated for his wounds. Hancock survived the war, and became a well-known military, political, and civic leader. He …
McPherson Barn Hospital
About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? 1914. What is it made out of? Bronze plaque, 3’1″x1’8.” What does it honor? Denotes the location of the hospital at the McPherson Barn. Description: Denotes the use of the McPherson Barn as a field hospital for both sides during the battle of Gettysburg on July 1, 2, and 3. At some point July 4 appears to have been removed. Placed on North gable wall of the McPherson Barn which was used as a field hospital for the wounded of the Union and Confederate armies. How is it inscribed? This barn was used as a hospital and sheltered the wounded of the Union and Confederate armies July 1. 2. 3. 1863 When was this photograph taken? November 13, 2009. Has this monument been moved or changed? This monument has not been changed …
4th New Jersey Infantry
The Fourth New Jersey is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? 1888. What is it made out of? Granite. What size is it? Overall height is 4 feet. Who made it? Unknown, sculptor. What does it depict? The 4th New Jersey was on detached service guarding the Army’s artillery reserve trains during the battle. This small stone marker that features the Sixth Corps Greek Cross, denotes the unit’s service. Monument is a granite monolith with a pebble finish. The monolith has a polished Sixth Corps Greek cross symbol with an incised inscription. What does it honor? Indicates position guarded by 7 Companies of 4th N.J. July 2-3, 1863 and the site where they stopped fleeing Union soldiers. When was this photograph taken? October 5, 2007. Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National …
Letcher (Virginia) Artillery (Brander’s)
Letcher (Virginia) Artillery (Brander’s) This battery served as a member of Pegram’s Battalion Photographed: December 17, 2009. Location: West Confederate Avenue, McMillan Woods. Located on East side of West Confederate Avenue at McMillan Woods. Commander: Capt. Thomas A. Brander (1839-1900). Wounded at Fredericksburg. Insurance salesman in Richmond after the War. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA HILL’S CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE PEGRAM’S BATTALION BRANDER’S BATTERY THE LETCHER ARTILLERY Two Napoleons Two 10 Pounder Parrotts July 1. In position at first on the ridge west of Herr’s Tavern but moved later to a hill east …
Hardaway (Alabama) Artillery (Hurt’s)
Hardaway (Alabama) Artillery (Hurt’s) This battery is honored by two tablets, one on Oak Hill and one in Schultz Woods. This battery served as a member of McIntosh’s Battalion Photographed: March 21, 2008. Location: Oak Hill, northwest of Peace Memorial. Located on North side of North Confederate Avenue at Peace Memorial. It was moved in 1938 when the Peace Memorial was erected. Commander: Capt. William B. Hurt Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Text, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA HILL’S CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE McINTOSH’S BATTALION HURT’S BATTERY HARDAWAY ALABAMA ARTILLERY Two Whitworths Two 3 Inch Rifles July 1. The …
Norfolk (Virginia) Light Artillery Blues (Grandy’s)
Norfolk (Virginia) Light Artillery Blues (Grandy’s) This battery served as a member of Garnett’s Battalion Photographed: December 17, 2009. Location: West Confederate Avenue, north of McMillan Woods. Located on East side of West Confederate Avenue north of McMillan Woods. Commander: Capt. Charles R. Grandy Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA HILL’S CORPS HETH’S DIVISION GARNETT’S BATTALION GRANDY’S BATTERY THE NORFOLK LIGHT ARTILLERY BLUES Two 3 Inch Rifles Two 12 Pounder Howitzers July 1. Arrived on the field in the afternoon but was not engaged. July 2. The Rifles took position here in the …
Louisiana Guard Artillery (Green’s)
Louisiana Guard Artillery (Green’s) This battery served as a member of Jones’s Battalion. This battery is honored by two tablets, one on Jones Artillery Battalion Avenue and one on East Cavalry Field. Photographed: May 30, 2009. Location: Jones Battalion Avenue, .5 miles north of Rock Creek. Commander: Capt. Charles A. Green Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Text, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA EWELL’S CORPS EARLY’S DIVISION JONES’ ARTILLERY BATTALION GREEN’S BATTERY LOUISIANA GUARD ARTILLERY Two 10 Pounder Parrotts Two 3 Inch Rifles July 1. Arrived on the field with Early’s Division. Placed in position to the right of …
Dansville (Virginia) Artillery (Rice’s)
Rice’s battery is honored by two monuments, one to the first position and one to the second position. Dansville (Virginia) Artillery (Rice’s) This battery served as a member of McIntosh’s Battalion Photographed: March 21, 2008. Location: West Confederate Avenue, Schultz Woods. Located 100′ West of West Confederate Avenue opposite Schultz Woods, just south of Fairfield Road. Commander: Capt. R. Sidney Rice Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. The tablet has been fractured and repaired at some point. Inscription: Reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA HILL’S CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE McINTOSH’S BATTALION RICE’S BATTERY DANVILLE VIRGINIA ARTILLERY Four Napoleons July 1. In …
Huger (Virginia) Artillery (Moore’s)
Huger (Virginia) Artillery (Moore’s) This battery served as a member of Garnett’s Battalion Photographed: December 17, 2009. Location: West Confederate Avenue, north of McMillan Woods. Located on East side of West Confederate Avenue, about one-half mile south of Fairfield Road. Commander: Capt. Joseph D. Moore Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA HILL’S CORPS HETH’S DIVISION GARNETT’S BATTALION MOORE’S BATTERY THE HUGER ARTILLERY One 10 Pounder Parrott One 3 Inch Rifle Two Napoleons July 1. The Parrott and Rifle about 3.30 P. M. relieved some of Pegram’s guns on the ridge west of Herr’s …
Pee Dee (South Carolina) Artillery (Zimmerman’s)
Pee Dee (South Carolina) Artillery (Zimmerman’s) This battery served as a member of Pegram’s Battalion Photographed: December 15, 2010. Location: West Confederate Avenue, McMillan Woods. Located on East side of West Confederate Avenue at McMillan Woods. Commander: Lieut. William E. Zimmerman Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA HILL’S CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE PEGRAM’S BATTALION ZIMMERMAN’S BATTERY THE PEE DEE ARTILLERY Four 3 Inch Rifles July 1. Three guns were in position on the ridge west of Herr’s Tavern actively engaged and did effective service. The other was disabled for the day by accident while …
Courtney (Virginia) Artillery (Tanner’s)
Courtney (Virginia) Artillery (Tanner’s) This battery served as a member of Jones’s Battalion Photographed: May 30, 2009. Location: Jones Battalion Avenue, .5 miles north of Rock Creek. Located in grassed area of loop, Jones Battalion Avenue. Commander: Capt. William A. Tanner Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Text, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA EWELL’S CORPS EARLY’S DIVISION JONES’ ARTILLERY BATTALION TANNER’S BATTERY COURTNEY (VIRGINIA) ARTILLERY Four 3 Inch Rifles July 1. Arrived on the field with Early’s Division. Moved into battery on north side of Rock Creek. Opened an effective fire on Union infantry on south side of the …
Purcell (Virginia) Artillery (McGraw’s)
Purcell (Virginia) Artillery (McGraw’s) This battery served as a member of Pegram’s Battalion Photographed: December 15, 2010. Location: West Confederate Avenue, McMillan Woods. Located on East side of West Confederate Avenue at McMillan Woods. Commander: Capt. Joseph McGraw. Teamster from Sharpsburg, Maryland. Wounded in Seven Days; lost arm at Spotsylvania. Rose to battalion command. Lived in Brooklyn, New York after war. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA HILL’S CORPS RESERVE ARTILLERY PEGRAM’S BATTALION McGRAW’S BATTERY THE PURCELL ARTILLERY Four Napoleons July 1. In position south of the Chambersburg Pike on the ridge west …
Lewis (Virginia) Artillery (Lewis’)
Lewis (Virginia) Artillery (Lewis’) This battery served as a member of Garnett’s Battalion Photographed: December 17, 2009. Location: West Confederate Avenue, north of McMillan Woods. Located on East side of West Confederate Avenue, approximately one-third mile south of Fairfield Road and North of McMillan Woods. Commander: Capt. John W. Lewis Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA HILL’S CORPS HETH’S DIVISION GARNETT’S BATTALION LEWIS’S BATTERY THE LEWIS ARTILLERY Two 3 Inch Rifles Two Napoleons July 1. One of the Rifles at 3.30 P. M. relieved one of Pegram’s guns on the ridge west of …
Donaldsonville (Louisiana) Artillery (Maurin’s)
Donaldsonville (Louisiana) Artillery (Maurin’s) This battery served as a member of Garnett’s Battalion Photographed: December 17, 2009. Location: West Confederate Avenue, south of Hagerstown Road. Commander: Capt. Victor Maurin (1818-1875). Native of Accession Parish. Businessman. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA HILL’S CORPS HETH’S DIVISION GARNETT’S BATTALION MAURIN’S BATTERY THE DONALDSONVILLE ARTILLERY One 10 Pounder Two 3 Inch Rifles July 1. About 3.30 R M. relieved some of Pegram’s guns whose ammunition was exhausted on the ridge west of Herr’s Tavern and from that time took an active part in the conflict. July …
Jeff Davis (Virginia) Artillery (Reese’s)
Jeff Davis (Virginia) Artillery (Reese’s) This battery served as a member of Carter’s Battalion Photographed: June 6, 2011. Location: Oak Hill, southeast of Peace Memorial. Located on East side of North Confederate Avenue, overlooking McClean Farm. Commander: Capt. W. J. Reese. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Text, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA EWELL’S CORPS RODES’ DIVISION CARTER’S BATTALION REESE’S BATTERY THE JEFF DAVIS ARTILLERY Four 3 Inch Rifles July 1. Was placed in position near here in support of Dole’s Brigade against two divisions of the Eleventh Corps which were massing on his front and left flank. It …
Crenshaw’s (Virginia) Battery
Crenshaw’s (Virginia) Battery This battery served as a member of Pegram’s Battalion Photographed: December 15, 2010. Location: West Confederate Avenue, McMillan Woods. Located on East side of West Confederate Avenue at McMillan Woods. Commander: Capt. William G. Crenshaw. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA HILL’S CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE PEGRAM’S BATTALION CRENSHAW’S BATTERY Two Napoleons Two 12 Pounder Howitzers July 1. The Napoleons occupied the ridge west of Herr’s Tavern and took an active part in the battle. The howitzers were not engaged. July 2. Early in the morning all the guns took position …
Amherst (Virginia) Artillery (Kirkpatrick’s)
Amherst (Virginia) Artillery (Kirkpatrick’s) This battery served as a member of Nelson’s Battalion Photographed: December 8, 2011. Location: Benner’s Hill, north of Hanover Road (PA 116). Commander: Capt. Thomas J. Kirkpatrick (1829-1887). Lynchburg lawyer and member of state legislature. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA EWELL’S CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE NELSON’S BATTALION KIRKPATRICK’S BATTERY AMHERST VA. ARTILLERY One 3 Inch Rifle Three Napoleons July 1. The Battery arrived too late on the field to participate in the engagement of the day. July 2. Took position on Seminary Ridge 1/4 mile north of Chambersburg Pike. …
Powhatan (Virginia) Artillery (Cunningham’s)
Powhatan (Virginia) Artillery (Cunningham’s) This battery served as a member of Dance’s Battalion Photographed: May 31, 2009. Location: West Confederate Avenue, on Seminary grounds. Located on West side of Confederate Avenue, just North of Fairfield Road on Seminary’s grounds. Commander: Lieut. John M. Cunningham. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA EWELL’S CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE DANCE’S BATTALION CUNNINGHAM’S BATTERY THE POWHATAN ARTILLERY Four 3 Inch Rifles July 1. Reached the field in evening too late to take part in the battle. July 2. Early in morning took position here. Opened fire about 4 P …
Staunton (Virginia) Artillery (Garber’s)
Staunton (Virginia) Artillery (Garber’s) This battery served as a member of Jones’s Battalion Photographed: May 30, 2009. Location: Jones Battalion Avenue, .5 miles north of Rock Creek. Located south side of Jones Battalion Avenue. Commander: Capt. Asher W. Garber. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Text, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA EWELL’S CORPS EARLY’S DIVISION JONES’S ARTILLERY BATTALION GARBER’S BATTERY STAUNTON (VIRGINIA) ARTILLERY Four Napoleons July 1. Reached the field with Early’s Division and immediately went into battery near this position. Fired with effect on Howard’s 11th Corps and on infantry retiring from Seminary Ridge. Ceased firing as the …
Morris (Virginia) Artillery (Page’s)
Morris (Virginia) Artillery (Page’s) This battery served as a member of Carter’s Battalion Photographed: June 6, 2011. Location: Oak Hill, southeast of Peace Memorial. Located on East side of North Confederate Avenue overlooking McClean farm. Commander: Capt. R. C. M. Page. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Text, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA EWELL’S CORPS RODES’ DIVISION CARTER’S BATTALION PAGE’S BATTERY THE MORRIS ARTILLERY Four Napoleons July 1. Not engaged until Union forces on Seminary Ridge extended their line to the right when it opened upon them with a rapid enfilading fire in support of the infantry in the …
Sumter (Georgia) Artillery, Co. A (Ross’)
Sumter (Georgia) Artillery, Co. A (Ross’) This battery served as a member of Lane’s Battalion Photographed: October 6, 2007. Location: West Confederate Avenue, south of McMillan Woods. Located on East side of West Confederate Avenue, South of McMillan Woods. Commander: Capt. Hugh Madison Ross. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA HILL’S CORPS ANDERSON’S DIVISION LANE’S BATTALION ROSS’ BATTERY One Napoleon Three 10 Pounder Parrotts One 3 Inch Navy Parrott One 12 Pounder Howitzer July 2. Five of the guns were in position here and actively engaged under a heavy fire of artillery. The …
Fredericksburg (Virginia) Artillery (Marye’s)
Fredericksburg (Virginia) Artillery (Marye’s) This battery served as a member of Pegram’s Battalion Photographed: December 17, 2009. Location: West Confederate Avenue, McMillan Woods. Located on East side of West Confederate Avenue at McMillan Woods. Commander: Capt. Edward A. Mayre Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA HILL’S CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE PEGRAM’S BATTALION MARYE’S BATTERY THE FREDERICKSBURG ARTILLERY Two Napoleons Two 10 Pounder Parrotts July 1. This Battery fired the first cannonshot of the battle from a point near the south side of the Chambersburg Pike on the ridge west of Herr’s Tavern and was …
2nd Richmond (Virginia) Howitzers (Watson’s)
Watson’s battery is honored by two tablets at Gettysburg, one to the first position and one to the battery’s second position. 2nd Richmond (Virginia) Howitzers (Watson’s) This battery served as a member of Dance’s Battalion Photographed: November 14, 2009. Location: West Confederate Avenue, Schultz Woods. Located on West side of West Confederate Avenue, just South of Fairfield Road and in Shultz Woods. Commander: Capt. David Watson (1834-1864). Native of Louisa County. Mortally wounded at Spotsylvania. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA EWELL’S CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE DANCE’S BATTALION WATSON’S BATTERY SECOND RICHMOND HOWITZERS Four …
Orange (Virginia) Artillery (Fry’s)
Orange (Virginia) Artillery (Fry’s) This battery served as a member of Carter’s Battalion Photographed: September 2, 2007. Location: ak Hill, southeast of Peace Memorial. Located on North side of North Confederate Avenue near Peace Light Memorial. Commander: Capt. C. W. Fry. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Text, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA EWELL’S CORPS RODES’ DIVISION CARTER’S BATTALION FRY’S BATTERY THE ORANGE ARTILLERY Two 10 Pounder Parrotts Two 3 Inch Rifles July 1. Opened fire soon after arriving here upon the Union troops near the Chambersburg Pike to which their artillery replied with a heavy fire that caused …
Brooke’s (Virginia) Battery
Brooke’s (Virginia) Battery This battery served as a member of Poague’s Battalion Photographed: September 21, 2009. Location: West Confederate Avenue, south of McMillan Woods. Located on East side of West Confederate Avenue at Pitzer Woods, near Virgina Monument. Commander: Capt. James V. Brooke. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. The top of the tablet has not been re-installed. Inscription: Reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA HILL’S CORPS PENDER’S DIVISION POAGUE’S BATTALION BROOKE’S BATTERY Two Napoleons Two 12 Pounder Howitzers July 2. Late in the evening the Napoleons were placed in position about 400 yards eastward from this point. July 3. …
Poague’s Howitzers
Poague’s Howitzers This battery served as a member of Poague’s Battalion Photographed: February 7, 2009. Location: West Confederate Avenue, opposite Virginia Monument. Commander: Maj. William T. Poague. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Reads, C. S. A. ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA HILL’S CORPS PENDER’S DIVISION POAGUE’S HOWITZERS July 2. The howitzers in the lunettes nearby belonged to the batteries of Poague’s Battalion. One to Ward’s. Two to Brooke’s. One to Wyatt’s. One to Graham’s. But on this day they were detached and kept under shelter from the fire of the Union artillery which they could not return by …
Charlotte (North Carolina) Artillery (Graham’s)
Charlotte (North Carolina) Artillery (Graham’s) This battery served as a member of Poague’s Battalion Photographed: September 18, 2009. Location: West Confederate Avenue, south of McMillan Woods. Located on East side of West Confederate Avenue, North of Virginia Memorial. Commander: Capt. Joseph Graham Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA HILL’S CORPS PENDER’S DIVISION POAGUE’S BATTALION GRAHAM’S BATTERY THE CHARLOTTE N. C. ARTILLERY Two Napoleons Two 12 Pounder Howitzers July 2. Late in the evening the Napoleons were placed in position here. July 3. At 7 A. M. they opened on the Union position but …
3rd Richmond (Virginia) Howitzers (Smith’s)
3rd Richmond (Virginia) Howitzers (Smith’s) This battery served as a member of Dance’s Battalion Photographed: June 4, 2010. Location: West Confederate Avenue, on Seminary grounds. Located on West side of Confederate, North of intersection with Spring Avenue on Seminary grounds. Commander: Capt. Benjamin H. Smith, Jr. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA EWELL’S CORPS RESERVE ARTILLERY DANCE’S BATTALION SMITH’S BATTERY THIRD RICHMOND HOWITZERS Four 3 Inch Rifles July 1. Reached the field in evening too late to take part in the battle. July 2. Early in the morning took position here. About 4 …
King William (Virginia) Artillery (W. P. Carter’s)
King William (Virginia) Artillery (W. P. Carter’s) This battery served as a member of Carter’s Battalion Photographed: June 4, 2011. Location: Oak Hill, northwest of Peace Memorial. Located on North side of North Confederate Aveune, near Peace Memorial. Commander: Capt. W. P. Carter. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Text, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA EWELL’S CORPS RODES’ DIVISION T H. CARTER’S BATTALION W. P. CARTER’S BATTERY THE KING WILLIAM ARTILLERY Two 10 Pounder Parrotts Two Napoleons July 1. Soon after arriving here it opened an enfilading fire on the Union forces near the Chambersburg Pike causing some to …
Sumter (Georgia) Artillery, Co. C (Wingfield’s)
Sumter (Georgia) Artillery, Co. C (Wingfield’s) This battery served as a member of Lane’s Battalion Photographed: December 6, 2007. Location: West Confederate Avenue, south of McMillan Woods. Located on East side of West Confederate Avenue in McMillan Woods, just South of the North Carolina Monument. Commander: Capt. John T. Wingfield Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Text is as follows, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA HILL’S CORPS ANDERSON’S DIVISION LANE’S BATTALION WINGFIELD’S BATTERY Two 20 Pounder Parrotts Three 3 Inch Navy Parrotts July 2. In position here actively engaged and exposed all the while to a heavy fire from …
Charlottesville (Virginia) Artillery (Carrington’s)
Charlottesville (Virginia) Artillery (Carrington’s) This battery served as a member of Jones’s Battalion Photographed: May 30, 2009. Location: Jones Battalion Avenue, .5 miles north of Rock Creek. Located north side of Jones Battalion Avenue. Commander: Capt. James McD. Carrington. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Text, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA EWELL’S CORPS EARLY’S DIVISION JONES’ ARTILLERY BATTALION CARRINGTON’S BATTERY CHARLOTTESVILLE (VIRGINIA) ARTILLERY Four Napoleons July 1. Arrived on the field with Early’s Division in the afternoon. Was ordered to cross Rock Creek and move in rear of Gordon’s Brigade then advancing. Went into battery on a street in …
1st Rockbridge (Virginia) Artillery (Graham’s)
1st Rockbridge (Virginia) Artillery (Graham’s) This battery served as a member of Dance’s Battalion Photographed: December 8, 2011. Location: Benner’s Hill, south of Hanover Road. Located at Benner’s Hill, West side of avenue at North end. Commander: Capt. Archibald Graham. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA EWELL’S CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE DANCE’S BATTALION GRAHAM’S BATTERY ROCKBRIDGE ARTILLERY Four 20 Pounder Parrotts July 1. The Battery arrived on the field too late to participate in the engagement of the day. Was ordered to report to Lieut. Colonel H. P Jones commanding Artillery Early’s Division and …
Stuart (Virginia) Horse Artillery (Breathed’s)
Stuart (Virginia) Horse Artillery (Breathed’s) This battery served as a member of Beckham’s Battalion Photographed: September 2, 2007. Location: East Cavalry Field, Rummel Woods. Located at East Cavalry Field opposite Rummel Woods. Commander: Capt. James Breathed (1838-1870). Native of Baltimore. Wounded at Yellow Tavern. Physician in Hancock County after the War. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA STUART’S HORSE ARTILLERY BECKHAM BATTALION BREATHED’S BATTERY Four 3 Inch Rifles July 3. The Battery arrived here about 2 P. M. and took an active part in the fight until its ample supply of ammunition received …
Fluvanna (Virginia) Artillery (Massie’s)
Fluvanna (Virginia) Artillery (Massie’s) This battery served as a member of Nelson’s Battalion Photographed: December 8, 2011. Location: Benners’ Hill, north of Hanover Road. Commander: Capt. John L. Massie Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA EWELL’S CORPS RESERVE ARTILLERY NELSON’S BATTALION MASSIE’S BATTERY FULVANNA VIRGINIA ARTILLERY One 3 Inch Rifle Three Napoleons July 1.The Battery arrived on the field too late to participate in the engagement of the day. July 2. Took position on Seminary Ridge 1/4 mile north of Chambersburg Pike. About 11 A. M. moved to the rear of Pennsylvania College …
Sumter (Georgia) Artillery, Co. B (Patterson’s)
Sumter (Georgia) Artillery, Co. B (Patterson’s) This battery served as a member of Lane’s Battalion Photographed: September 18, 2009. Location: West Confederate Avenue, north of Pitzer Woods. Located on East side of West Confederate Ave, nearly opposite Berdan Avenue. Commander: Capt. George Magruder Patterson Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Text is as follows, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA HILL’S CORPS ANDERSON’S DIVISION LANE’S BATTALION PATTERSON’S BATTERY Two Napoleons Four 12 Pounder Howitzers July 2. Was detached from the Battalion in the morning together with the Howitzers of Ross’ Battery and ordered into position here. In the afternoon opened …
2nd Rockbridge (Virginia) Artillery (Wallace’s)
2nd Rockbridge (Virginia) Artillery (Wallace’s) This battery served as a member of McIntosh’s Battalion Photographed: March 21, 2008. Location: West Confederate Avenue, Schultz Woods. Located 100′ West of West Confederate Avenue, South of Fairfield Road in Shultz Woods. Commander: Lieut. Samuel Wallace Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Text, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA HILL’S CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE MCINTOSH’S BATTALION WALLACE’S BATTERY SECOND ROCKBRIDGE ARTILLERY Four 3 Inch Rifles July 1. In position near Chambersburg Pike west of Herr’s Tavern and actively engaged in the evening. July 2. Occupied this position and was actively engaged. Had one gun disabled. …
Stuart (Virginia) Horse Artillery (McGregor’s)
Stuart (Virginia) Horse Artillery (McGregor’s) This battery served as a member of Beckham’s Battalion Photographed: September 3, 2007. Location: East Cavalry Field, Rummel Woods. Located at East Cavalry Field opposite Rummel Woods. Commander: Capt. James Breathed (1838-1870). Native of Baltimore. Wounded at Yellow Tavern. Physician in Hancock County after the War. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA STUART’S HORSE ARTILLERY BECKHAM BATTALION BREATHED’S BATTERY Four 3 Inch Rifles July 3. The Battery arrived here about 2 P. M. and took an active part in the fight until its ample supply of ammunition received …
Albemarle (Virginia) Artillery (Wyatt’s)
Albemarle (Virginia) Artillery (Wyatt’s) This battery served as a member of Poague’s Battalion Photographed: September 19, 2009. Location: West Confederate Avenue, south of McMillan Woods. Located on East side of West Confederate Avenue, north of Spangler Woods and Virginia State Memorial. Commander: Capt. James W. Wyatt. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA HILL’S CORPS PENDER’S DIVISION POAGUE’S BATTALION WYATT’S BATTERY THE ALBEMARLE VA. ARTILLERY One 10 Pounder Parrott Two 3 lnch Rifles One 12 Pounder Howitzer July 2. Late in the evening the Parrott and Rifles took position here. July 3. At 7 …
Madison (Mississippi) Light Artillery (Ward’s)
Madison (Mississippi) Light Artillery (Ward’s) This battery served as a member of Poague’s Battalion Photographed: September 21, 2009. Location: West Confederate Avenue, south of McMillan Woods. Located on East side of West Confederate Avenue, near Virginia State Memorial. Commander: Capt. George Ward (?-1864). Killed in action at Jericho Ford. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA HILL’S CORPS PENDER’S DIVISION POAGUE’S BATTALION WARD’S BATTERY THE MADISON (MISS.) LIGHT ARTILLERY Three Napoleons One 12 Pounder July 2. Late in the evening the Napoleons were placed in position about 400 yards eastward from this point. July …
Johnson’s (Virginia) Battery
Johnson’s battery is honored by two tablets, one located west of West Confederate Avenue and one located east of West Confederate Avenue. Johnson’s (Virginia) Battery This battery served as a member of McIntosh’s Battalion Photographed: November 14, 2009. Location: West Confederate Avenue, Schultz Woods. Located 130′ west of West Confederate Avenue, south of Fairfield Road and in Shultz Woods. Commander: Capt. Marmaduke Johnson (1826-1871). Renowned lawyer in Richmond. Ran a hotel in Richmond after the War. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Text, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA HILL’S CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE McINTOSH’S BATTALION JOHNSON’S VIRGINIA BATTERY Two Napoleons …
Milledge’s (Georgia) Battery
Milledge’s (Georgia) Battery This battery served as a member of Nelson’s Battalion Photographed: December 8, 2011. Location: Benners’ Hill, north of Hanover Road. Commander: Capt. John Milledge, Jr. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA EWELL’S CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE NELSON’S BATTALION MILLEDGE’S BATTERY GEORGIA ARTILLERY One 10 Pounder Parrott Two 3 Inch Rifles July 1. The Battery arrived on the field too late to participate in the engagement of the day. July 2. Took position on Seminary Ridge 1/4 mile north of Chambersburg Pike. About 11 A. M. moved to the rear of Pennsylvania …
Salem Virginia Artillery (Griffin’s)
Salem Virginia Artillery (Griffin’s) This battery served as a member of Dance’s Battalion Photographed: December 17, 2009. Location: West Confederate Avenue, south of Hagerstown Road. Located East side of West Confederate Avenue, South of Fairfield Road & near Shultz Woods. Commander: Lieut. Charles B. Griffin. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA EWELL’S CORPS RESERVE ARTILLERY DANCE’S BATTALION GRIFFIN’S BATTERY THE SALEM ARTILLERY Two 3 Inch Rifles Two Napoleons July 1. Reached the field too late to take part in the battle. July 2. Remained in reserve on this ridge north of the railroad. …
Salem (Virginia) Artillery (Hupp’s)
Salem (Virginia) Artillery (Hupp’s) This battery served as a member of Dance’s Battalion Hupp’s Section Photographed: May 2, 2010. Location: 3rd Railroad Cut, Railroad Woods. Located in Wills/McPherson Woods North of 1st railroad cut. Commander: Lieut. Charles B. Griffin. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Tablet vandalized (1980s) and reset backwards (1987-1988). Excavation by Railroad and Gettysburg College in 1990 destroyed original integrity of the artillery position. Inscription: Reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA EWELL’S CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE 1st VIRGINIA ARTILLERY HUPP’S BATTERY SALEM VIRGINIA ARTILLERY Two 3 Inch Rifles Two Napoleons July 1. The Battery reached the field too …
1st Maryland Battery (Dement’s)
1st Maryland Battery (Dement’s) This battery served as a member of Latimer’s Battalion Photographed: March 23, 2008. Location: Benner’s Hill, south of Hanover Road. Commander: Capt. William F. Dement. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA EWELL’S CORPS JOHNSON’S DIVISION LATIMER’S BATTALION DEMENT’S BATTERY FIRST MARYLAND BATTERY Four Napoleons July 2. In position here about 4 P. M. and took part in the cannonade against the Union batteries on East Cemetery Hill and Culp’s Hill which continued over two hours. When the Battalion was withdrawn two guns of the Battery were left here to …
Allegheny (Virginia) Artillery (Carpenter’s)
Allegheny (Virginia) Artillery (Carpenter’s) This battery served as a member of Latimer’s Battalion Photographed: December 8, 2011. Location: Benner’s Hill, south of Hanover Road. Commander: Capt. John C. Carpenter. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA EWELL’S CORPS JOHNSON’S DIVISION LATIMER’S BATTALION CARPENTER’S BATTERY THE ALLEGHANY ARTILLERY Two Napoleons Two 3 Inch Rifles July 2. The Battery took a prominent part in the cannonade against the Union artillery on East Cemetery Hill and other points which began about 4 P. M. and continued over two hours. Some of the Union guns on the left …
Chesapeake (Maryland) Artillery (Brown’s)
Chesapeake (Maryland) Artillery (Brown’s) This battery served as a member of Latimer’s Battalion Photographed: December 8, 2011 Location: Benner’s Hill, south of Hanover Road. Commander: Capt. William D. Brown. Mortally wounded at Gettysburg. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA EWELL’S CORPS JOHNSON’S DIVISION LATIMER’S BATTALION BROWN’S BATTERY THE CHESAPEAKE MD. ARTILLERY Four 10 Pounder Parrotts July 2. Took position here about 4 P. M. and was engaged for over two hours in a severe conflict with the Union batteries on East Cemetery Hill and Stevens Knoll. Capt. Brown being severely wounded one of …
Lee (Virginia) Artillery (Raine’s)
Lee (Virginia) Artillery (Raine’s) This battery served as a member of Latimer’s Battalion Photographed: March 23, 2008. Location: Benner’s Hill, south of Hanover Road. Located at Benner’s Hill, west side of avenue at road end. Commander: Capt. Charles I. Raine. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA EWELL’S CORPS JOHNSON’S DIVISION LATIMER’S BATTALION RAINE’S BATTERY THE LEE BATTERY Two 20 Pounder Parrotts One 10 Pounder Parrott One 3 Inch Rifle July 2. The 10 Pounder Parrott and 3 Inch Rifle took position here about 4 P. M. and were engaged in the severe cannonade …
Washington (Louisiana) Artillery, 4th Co. (Norcom’s)
Washington (Louisiana) Artillery, 4th Co. (Norcom’s) This battery served as a member of Eshelman’s Battalion Photographed: September 18, 2009. Location: West Confederate Avenue, Pitzer Woods. Commander: Capt. Joe Norcom. Wounded at Gettysburg. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA LONGSTREET’S CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE ESHLEMAN’S BATTALION NORCOM’S BATTERY Two Napoleons One 12 Pounder Howitzer July 3. The Napoleons advanced before daylight into position 150 yards north of Peach Orchard near the Emmitsburg Road but their fire in the forenoon was desultory. Took active part in the cannonade preceding Longstreet’s assault and one of the guns …
Washington (Louisiana) Artillery, 3rd Co. (Miller’s)
Washington (Louisiana) Artillery, 3rd Co. (Miller’s) This battery served as a member of Eshelman’s Battalion Photographed: February 26, 2012. Location: West Confederate Avenue, Pitzer Woods. Commander: Capt. Merritt B. Miller (1826-1880). Born in New York; lived in New Orleans. In New Orleans sugar business post-war. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA LONGSTREET’S CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE ESHLEMAN’S BATTALION MILLER’S BATTERY Three Napoleons July 3. Advanced before daylight into position about 100 yards north of the Peach Orchard. This battery fired the signal guns for the cannonade preceding Longstreet’s assault took part therein and supported …
Washington (Louisiana) Artillery, 2nd Co. (Richardson’s)
Washington (Louisiana) Artillery, 2nd Co. (Richardson’s) This battery served as a member of Eshelman’s Battalion Photographed: February 26, 2012. Location: West Confederate Avenue, Pitzer Woods. Commander: Capt. John B. Richardson. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Text is as follows, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA LONGSTREET’S CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE ESHLEMAN’S BATTALION RICHARDSON’S BATTERY Two Napoleons One 12 Pounder Howitzer July 3. The napoleons took position before daylight north of the Peach Orchard but moved at dawn further northward and West of Emmitsburg Road. A Union 3 inch rifle left the day before between the lines was brought in under …
Washington (Louisiana) Artillery, 1st Co. (Squires’)
Washington (Louisiana) Artillery, 1st Co. (Squires’) This battery served as a member of Eshelman’s Battalion Photographed: February 26, 2012. Location: West Confederate Avenue, Pitzer Woods. Commander: Capt. Charles W. Squires. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA LONGSTREET’S CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE ESHLEMAN’S BATTALION SQUIRES’ BATTERY One Napoleon July 3. Having but one gun it co-operated all day with Miller’s Battery. Advanced before daylight into position about 100 yards north of the Peach Orchard assisted in repelling skirmishers and took part in the cannonade preceding Longstreet’s assault. Moved several hundred yards to the left after …
Parker’s (Virginia) Battery
Parker’s (Virginia) Battery This battery served as a member of Alexander’s Battalion Photographed: December 17, 2009. Location: West Confederate Avenue, south of Millerstown Road. Located on the east side of West Confederate Cavalry Avenue, South of Wheatfield Road near observation tower. Commander: Capt. William W. Parker (1824-1889). Native of Port Royal; physician. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Text is as follows, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA LONGSTREET’S CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE ALEXANDER’S BATTALION PARKER’S BATTERY One 10 Pounder Parrott Three 3 Inch Rifles July 2. Took position here 4 P. M. and opened fire on Peach Orchard. Joined at …
Taylor’s (Virginia) Battery
Taylor’s (Virginia) Battery This battery served as a member of Alexander’s Battalion Photographed: December 17, 2009. Location: West Confederate Avenue, south of Millerstown Road. Located on the east side of West Confederate Avenue, south of Millerstown Road near observation tower. Commander: Capt. Osmond B. Taylor (d. 1865). Taylor was killed when he refused to surrender the battery in the last days of the War. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Text is as follows, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA LONGSTREET’S CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE ALEXANDER’S BATTALION TAYLOR’S BATTERY Four Napoleons July 2. Took position here 4 P. M. and opened …
Madison (Louisiana) Light Artillery (Moody’s)
Madison (Louisiana) Light Artillery (Moody’s) This battery served as a member of Alexander’s Battalion Photographed: February 26, 2012. Location: West Confederate Avenue, north of Millerstown Road. Commander: Capt. George V. Moody (1819-). Lawyer. Murdered by an angry man he had reportedly insulted at the courthouse that day. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Text is as follows, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA LONGSTREET’S CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE ALEXANDER’S BATTALION MOODY’S BATTERY THE MADISON LIGHT ARTILLERY Four 24 Pounder Howitzers July 2. Arrived here and opened fire at 4 P. M. Following the infantry charge upon the Peach Orchard took position …
Brooks (South Carolina) Artillery (Rhett’s)
Brooks (South Carolina) Artillery (Rhett’s) This battery served as a member of Alexander’s Battalion Photographed: February 26, 2012. Location: West Confederate Avenue, north of Millerstown Road. Commander: Lieut. S. Capers Gilbert Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA LONGSTREET’S CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE ALEXANDER’S BATTALION RHETT’S BATTERY THE BROOKS ARTILLERY Four 12 Pounder Howitzers July 2. Took position here at 4 P. M. and opened fire. When the charge was made on the Peach Orchard moved to a point near there and with other batteries supported the infantry in its further advance. Assisted in harassing …
Bedford (Virginia) Artillery (Jordan’s)
Bedford (Virginia) Artillery (Jordan’s) This battery served as a member of Alexander’s Battalion Photographed: September 30, 2011. Location: West Confederate Avenue, south of Millerstown Road. Located on East side of West Confederate Avenue, South of Millerstown Rd. near observation tower. Commander: Capt. Tyler C. Jordan (1835-1913). Native of Bedford County. Post-war lawyer and judge in Texas. Active in California railroads. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Text is as follows, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA LONGSTREET’S CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE ALEXANDER’S BATTALION JORDAN’S BATTERY THE BEDFORD VIRGINIA ARTILLERY Four 3 Inch Rifles July 2. Took position here 4.30 P. M. …
Ashland (Virginia) Artillery (Woolfolk’s)
Ashland (Virginia) Artillery (Woolfolk’s) This battery served as a member of Alexander’s Battalion Photographed: April 15, 2011. Location: West Confederate Avenue, south of Millerstown Road. Located on East side of West Confederate Avenue, near observation tower and the Wheatfield Road. Commander: Capt. Pichegru Woolfolk, Jr. (1830-1870). Native of Caroline County. Wounded at Gettysburg. Before Gettysburg he was challenged to a duel with infantry rifles by Capt. Moody. The battle interrupted the planned duel, and it did not take place – Woolfolk was wounded and they apparently never again met face to face. Killed in an accident at the Virginia capital and buried in Hollywood Cemetery. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ …
1st North Carolina Artillery, Battery (A)
1st North Carolina Artillery, Battery (A) This battery served as a member of Cabell’s Battalion Photographed: December 17, 2009. Location: West Confederate Avenue, south of Millerstown Road. Located on West side of West Confederate Ave, South of Millerstown Road and observation tower. Commander: Capt. Basil C. Manly (1839-1882). Native of Raleigh and post-war mayor there. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Text, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA LONGSTREET’S CORPS McLAWS’ DIVISION CABELLS BATTALION MANLY’S BATTERY FIRST NORTH CAROLINA ARTILLERY Two Napoleons Two 3 Inch Rifles July 2. Took position here 3.30 P. M. and became actively engaged. At 5 …
Pulaski (Georgia) Artillery (Fraser’s)
Pulaski (Georgia) Artillery (Fraser’s) This battery served as a member of Cabell’s Battalion Photographed: December 17, 2009. Location: West Confederate Avenue, south of Millerstown Road. Located on East side of West Confederate Avenue, opposite Biesecker Woods. Commander: Capt. John C. Fraser. Mortally wounded at Gettysburg. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Text is as follows, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA LONGSTREET’S CORPS MCLAWS’ DIVISION CABELLS BATTALION FRASER’S BATTERY THE PULASKI ARTILLERY Two 10 Pounder Parrotts Two 3 Inch Rifles July 2. Took position here 3.30 P. M. and opened fire on Peach Orchard and the Union batteries east of …
1st Richmond (Virginia) Howitzers (McCarthy’s)
1st Richmond (Virginia) Howitzers (McCarthy’s) This battery served as a member of Cabell’s Battalion Photographed: March 25, 2010. Location: West Confederate Avenue, south of Millerstown Road. Located on East side of West Confederate Avenue, south of Millerstown Road and opposite Biesecker Woods. Commander: Capt. Edward S. McCarthy Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Text, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA LONGSTREET’S CORPS McLAWS’ DIVISION CABELL’S BATTALION McCARTHY’S BATTERY FIRST RICHMOND HOWITZERS Two Napoleons Two 3 Inch Rifles July 2. At 3.30 P. M. placed in reserve near here. The rifled guns advanced to this position at 4 P. M. and …
Troup (Georgia) Artillery (Carlton’s)
Carlton’s Battery is honored by two tablets, one to the first section and one to the second section. Troup (Georgia) Artillery (Carlton’s) This battery served as a member of Cabell’s Battalion Photographed: December 17, 2009. Location: West Confederate Avenue, south of Millerstown Road. Located on West side of West Confederate Avenue, South of observation tower. Commander: Capt. Henry H. Carlton. Wounded at Gettysburg. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA LONGSTREET’S CORPS McLAWS’ DIVISION CABELLS BATTALION CARLTON’S BATTERY THE TROUP ARTILLERY First Section Two 10 Pounder Parrotts July 2. This section took position here …
Rowan (North Carolina) Artillery (Reilly’s)
Rowan (North Carolina) Artillery (Reilly’s). This battery served as a member of Henry’s Battalion. The battery is honored by two tablets, one to the main battery and one to a section. Photographed: September 17, 2009. Location: South Confederate Avenue, Bushman Field. Located on West side of South Confederate Avenue, near Alabama State Memorial. Commander: Capt. James Reilly (1822-1894). Native of Ireland; member of antebellum U.S. Army and fought in Mexico and Florida. Captured at battle of Fort Fisher. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Text is as follows, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA LONGSTREET’S CORPS HOOD’S DIVISION HENRY’S BATTALION …
Palmetto (South Carolina) Light Artillery (Garden’s)
Palmetto (South Carolina) Light Artillery (Garden’s) This battery served as a member of Henry’s Battalion Photographed: December 8, 2011. Location: Confederate Avenue, south of Emmitsburg Road. Located on East side of South Confederate Avenue, near Bushman Farm Lane. Commander: Capt. Hugh R. Garden Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Text is as follows, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA LONGSTREET’S CORPS HOOD’S DIVISION HENRY’S BATTALION GARDEN’S BATTERY THE PALMETTO ARTILLERY Two Napoleons Two 10 Pounder Parrotts July 2. In reserve near here but not engaged. July 3. In position here and actively engaged in firing upon the Union lines within …
German (South Carolina) Artillery (Bachman’s)
German (South Carolina) Artillery (Bachman’s) This battery served as a member of Henry’s Battalion Photographed: March 21, 2008. Location: Confederate Avenue, south of Emmitsburg Road. On East side of South Confederate Avenue. Commander: Capt. William K. Bachman Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Text is as follows, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA LONGSTREET’S CORPS HOOD’S DIVISION HENRY’S BATTALION BACHMAN’S BATTERY THE GERMAN ARTILLERY Four Napoleons July 2. In reserve near here but not engaged. July 3. In position here and actively engaged in firing upon the Union lines within range. About 5 P. M. aided in repelling cavalry under …
Branch (North Carolina) Artillery (Latham’s)
Branch (North Carolina) Artillery (Latham’s) This battery served as a member of Henry’s Battalion Photographed: September 3, 2007 Location: Confederate Avenue, south of Emmitsburg Road. Located on East side of South Confederate Avenue, just South of intersection with Emmitsburg Road. Commander: Capt. Alexander C. Latham. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Text is as follows, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA LONGSTREET’S CORPS HOOD’S DIVISION HENRY’S BATTALION LATHAM’S BATTERY THE BRANCH ARTILLERY Three Napoleons One 12 Pounder Howitzer One 6 Pounder Bronze Gun July 2. Took position here 4 P. M. and actively engaged until night. The Howitzer and Bronze …
Blount’s (Virginia) Battery
Blount’s (Virginia) Battery This battery served as a member of Dearing’s Battalion Photographed: June 4, 2010. Location: West Confederate Avenue, Pitzer Woods (Missing for at least six years.) Was located on east side of West Confederate Avenue south of Berdan Avenue, opposite Pitzer Woods. Commander: Capt. Joseph G. Blount (1837-1875). Joseph Gray Blount was born in Putnam County, Georgia. He served in South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida prior to joining the Lynchburg (VA) Artillery. He eventually rose to command an artillery battalion. Description: Tablet is missing. Inscription: Text, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA LONGSTREET’S CORPS PICKETT’S DIVISION DEARING’S BATTALION BLOUNT’S BATTERY Four Napoleons July 3. Advanced to the front about daybreak. Later in the morning took position on the ridge west of the Emmitsburg Road 200 yards from the Roger’s House and remained there for hours unengaged. When the signal guns …
Fauquier (Virginia) Artillery (Stribling’s)
Fauquier (Virginia) Artillery (Stribling’s) This battery served as a member of Dearing’s Battalion Photographed: September 18, 2009. Location: West Confederate Avenue, Pitzer Woods. Located on East side of West Confederate Avenue, North of Millerstown Road, opposite Pitzer Woods. Commander: Capt. Robert M. Stribling (1833-1914). Robert Mackie Stribling was a Medical Doctor from Markham, Virginia. He eventually rose to command Cutshaw’s Battalion. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA LONGSTREET’S CORPS PICKETT’S DIVISION DEARING’S BATTALION STRIBLING’S BATTERY THE FAUQUIER ARTILLERY Two 20 Pounder Parrotts Four Napoleons July 3. Advanced to the front about daybreak. Later …
Hampden (Virginia) Artillery (Caskie’s)
Hampden (Virginia) Artillery (Caskie’s) This battery served as a member of Dearing’s Battalion Photographed: September 18, 2009. Location: West Confederate Avenue, Pitzer Woods. Located on East side of West Confederate Avenue, North of Millerstown Road, opposite Pitzer Woods. Commander: Capt. William H. Caskie (1834-1900). William Henderson Caskie was a Richmond businessman. After the War, he was a noted newspaper cartoonist, actor, and painter in Texas. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Text, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA LONGSTREET’S CORPS PICKETT’S DIVISION DEARING’S BATTALION CASKIE’S BATTERY THE HAMPDEN ARTILLERY One 10 Pounder Parrott One 3 Inch Rifle Two Napoleons July …
Richmond (Virginia) Fayette Artillery (Macon’s)
Richmond (Virginia) Fayette Artillery (Macon’s) This battery served as a member of Dearing’s Battalion Photographed: September 18, 2009. Location: West Confederate Avenue, Pitzer Woods. Located on East side of West Confederate Avenue at Pitzer Woods, North of Millerstown Road. Commander: Capt. Miles C. Macon (1836-1865). Miles Cary Macon was a native of Hanover County, Virginia. Although afflicted with typhoid fever, he commanded the battery in most of the battles from Yorktown up until his death in battle on April 8, 1865. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Text, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA LONGSTREET’S CORPS PICKETT’S DIVISION DEARING’S BATTALION …
Rev. Horatio Howell Monument
About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? September 1, 1889. What is it made out of? Granite and bronze. Who made it? Erected by the Survivors Association of the 90th Pennsylvania Volunteers and friends of Rev. Horatio S. Howell. What does it depict? Composed of open bronze book with narrative inscription, resting on a lectern of polished red granite. 4′ high, tablet, 1’8″ x 2′. Lectern’s granite post is supported by a base of Gettysburg granite on which the bronze dedicatory tablet is mounted. An open book on a circular pedestal set within church steps. What does it honor? Howell was born in Trenton, New Jersey and was a minister in the Presbyterian Church in northeastern Pennsylvania. He held staunch Unionist and abolitionist views. On March 13, 1862, he enlisted as the regimental chaplain of the 90th Pennsylvania Infantry …
General Samuel K. Zook Monument
About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? July 25, 1882. What is it made out of? Monument consists of blue marble; Base; granite. Who made it? Dorr, H. A., fabricator. What does it depict? Marble shaft with apex cap. Inscription is cut into north face of the monument. What does it honor? Denotes the location where General Zook was mortally wounded. Inscription: TO THE MEMORY OF/SAMUEL KOSCIUSKO ZOOK. / BREVET MAJOR/GENERAL U.S. VOLS. / WHO FELL MORTALLY / WOUNDED AT OR NEAR / THIS SPOT, WHILE / GALLANTLY LEADING / HIS BRIGADE IN BATTLE / JULY 2ND 1863. ERECTED BY GEN. ZOOK / POST NO. 11 G.A.R. OF NORRISTOWN, PA. / JULY 25TH 1882. When was this photograph taken? March 21, 2008. Where is it located? Wheatfield Road. Located at the north end of the Wheatfield adjacent to the …
Sgt. Amos Humiston Monument
About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? 1993. What is it made out of? Consists of a natural boulder with a bronze plaque. What does it honor? Humiston was killed on the first day of fighting in Gettysburg as his regiment was overwhelmed in the fighting at the Kuhn Brickyard (scene of the nearby mural that is located today on the little patch of battlefield land known as Coster Avenue). When the soldier’s body was found later that week, he was clutching a picture of three children. The poignant scene of a father clutching a picture of his children — presumably looking upon their faces as his last mortal act — set off a nationwide search for the family. In November 1863, Humiston was finally identified. When was this photograph taken? June 7, 2008. Where is it located? Grounds …
General Weed and Lieutenant Hazlett Monument
About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? It was originally dedicated as the first regimental monument in 1883; moved to present location in 1889. What is it made out of? Granite. What size is it? Monument is a granite monolith, 1.9 foot square on a 2.10 foot base. Overall height is six foot. What does it depict? Monument is a granite monolith, 1.9 foot square on a 2.10 foot base. Overall height is six foot. Inscription is cut into the west face of the shaft. The granite sphere that once adorned the top has been removed. Placed on rock where Brig Gen Weed fell mortally wounded on July 2, 1863, and Lieutenant Hazlett assisting him fell killed across Weed’s body. What does it honor? Placed by the regiment to denote the spot where General Weed, commanding the Brigade, and …
General Lewis Armistead Monument
About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? This marker was first proposed on May 5, 1887 and approved on July 12, 1887. Dedicated in 1888. What is it made out of? Granite. Who made it? Thomas Nawn Company, Fabricator. What does it depict? The monument was initially refused by the GBMA because it violated the “Line of Battle Rule.” However, numerous markers to fallen Union commanders had already been placed without regard for the battle line rule; this fact won on appeal and the Armistead marker was erected within the Angle. Marker is a granite shaft designed to simulate an opening scroll with an incised inscription on the face and set on a two foot square smooth cut base. Overall height is 4.6 feet. What does it honor? First marker erected to commemorate fallen Confederate commander. Inscription: Brigadier General …
Major General John Reynolds Monument
About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? July 1, 1886. What is it made out of? Granite. What size is it? Marker is a granite shaft with pyramidal top on a rough hewn base, 2.7 foot square. Overall height is 8 feet. Who made it? Roach, designer. Smith Granite Company, fabricator. What does it depict? Inscriptions are raised and cut on the east and west faces. Square marker with pyramidal top and sloped bottom stands on a rough-hewn base. What does it honor? Erected by the State of Pennsylvania, the monument marks the spot where Major General John F. Reynolds was fatally struck by a Confederate ball on the morning of July 1, 1863. When was this photograph taken? August 17, 2008. Where is it located? Reynolds Woods, South Reynolds Avenue. Located East of Reynolds Ave, North side of …
Colonel Charles F. Taylor Monument
About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected November 1905. What is it made out of? Granite. What size is it? Overall height is 4.7 feet. Who made it? Erected by survivors of the 13th Pennsylvania Reserves, Bucktail Regiment. What does it depict? Marker is a rough hewn granite monolith with polished panels on the east and west sides with incised inscriptions and likeness of a cap and bucktail. Overall height is 4.7 feet. What does it honor? Marks place where Colonel Charles Frederick Taylor, commanding regiment, fell on July 2, 1863 and died “sword in hand at the head of his regiment, for the land he loved.” Inscription: Here fell / Charles Frederick Taylor / July 2, 1863 / Age 23 years 4 months 26 days / Colonel of “The Bucktails” / First Rifle Regiment P.V.R.C. / Erected …
Captain Henry Fuller Monument
About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? July 1894. What is it made out of? Granite and bronze. What size is it? Overall height is 2.6 feet. Who made it? Erected by the 64th New York Infantry. What does it depict? Captain Fuller was born in 1841 in Cattaraugus County. He joined the 64th New York at age 20 as a private, eventually rising to the captaincy of F company. His promotions to both first lieutenant and captain were for conspicuous bravery and gallantry in battle. The monument was dedicated in July 1894 and erected by the surviving members of the regiment. Marker is a rough hewn granite monolith with a slanted, polished face that contains a bronze inscription tablet. Overall height is 2.6 feet. What does it honor? Marks the location where Captain Henry Fuller was killed on …
Lieutenant Alonzo Cushing Monument
About the Main Monument Lieutenant Alonzo Cushing Monument When was it dedicated? 1887. What is it made out of? Granite. Who made it? Erected by the 71st Pennsylvania Infantry. What does it depict? Small engraved stone marker erected by the veterans of the 71st Pennsylvania Infantry to honor Cushing’s sacrifice. Marker is rough cut granite with an excised polished face and incised inscription. Overall height is 1.5 feet. What does it honor? Indicates spot where Lt. Alonzo H. Cushing was mortally wounded July 3, 1863. Inscription: Erected in honor of / Lt. A.H. Cushing / and his 4th U.S. Battery A by / Col. R. Penn Smith / and his regiment / 71st Pa. Vols. When was this photograph taken? February 7, 2009. Where is it located? Near the main monument at the Angle. Is this monument located along the …
Colonel George Willard Monument
About the Main Monument Monument denotes the mortal wounding location of Colonel George Lamb Willard. When was it dedicated? June 2, 1886. What is it made out of? Granite. What size is it? Overall height is 4 feet. Who made it? Erected by the survivors of the 125th New York Infantry. What does it depict? Granite marker has a rough cut base, sides, and rear with a smooth face with a polished inscribed area. What does it honor? Indicates spot where Colonel George Willard was killed July 2, 1863. Inscription: Colonel Willard 125th N.Y. Infantry was killed at this place on the evening of July 2nd 1863 while leading in a charge the 3d Brig. 3d Div. 2nd Corps. Erected by the survivors of the 125th N.Y. Infantry, 1886. When was this photograph taken? March 25, 2010. Where is it …
Major Joshua G. Palmer Monument
About the Main Monument Major Joshua G. Palmer Wounding Monument When was it dedicated? 1887. What is it made out of? Granite. What does it depict? Granite marker has rough cut sides and rear with a polished face that contains an inscription. Rests on a boulder. What does it honor? Major Palmer was a dentist in Urbana prior to joining the 66th Ohio and raising the regiment’s Company B. Indicates position where Major Joshua Palmer fell mortally wounded morning July 3, 1863. Inscription: 66th O.V.I. / July 3, 1863 / Here Major J.G. Palmer / Fell Mortally wounded. / Casualties / In this Position killed 1 / Wounded 17 When was this photograph taken? April 14, 2011. Where is it located? Culp’s Hill summit. Monument located on east slope of Culp’s Hill summit, below 66th Ohio Monument, along skirmish line …
Winfield Scott Hancock Monument
About the Main Monument Monument denoting wounding location of General Hancock, commander of the US Second Corps, Army of the Potomac. When was it dedicated? Erected between 1886 and 1893. Dedicated 1892. What is it made out of? Granite. Who made it? Smith Granite Company, fabricator. What does it depict? Monument is a tapered granite shaft of coursed rough cut stone except for the center stone and topped with a pyramidal finished stone cap and set on a 2.2 1/2 foot square base. Smooth and rough-hewn blue Westerly granite; base: concrete. What does it honor? It indicates the area where Major General Winfield Scott Hancock was wounded during the closing minutes of Longstreet’s assault on July 3, 1863. When was this photograph taken? December 9, 2011. Where is it located? Located on the west side of Hancock Avenue, near Pleasonton …
Colonel Henry Czar Merwin Monument
About the Main Monument Colonel Henry Czar Merwin Monument When was it dedicated? 1880s. What is it made out of? Granite. What size is it? Gravestone-sized granite monolith marker with an inscription cut into the north face. Overall height is 18 inches. What does it depict? Inscription is cut into the north side. What does it honor? Marker commemorates the death of Col. Henry Merwin of the 27 Connecticut Infantry. Inscription: In memory of / Lt. Col. Henry Czar Merwin / 27th C.V. / who fell mortally / wounded where / the monument of his / regiment stands. When was this photograph taken? October 5, 2007. Where is it located? The Wheatfield; located on the Wheatfield Road. Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? Yes. Has this monument been moved or changed? Marker was originally erected to …
Captain Jed Chapman Monument
About the Main Monument Captain Jed Chapman Monument When was it dedicated? 1880s. What is it made out of? Granite. What size is it? Height is 18 inches. What does it depict? Gravestone-sized granite marker with an inscription cut into the south face. Overall height is 18 inches. What does it honor? Locates the spot where Capt. Jedediah Chapman of 27 Connecticut Infantry was killed while commanding a charge of co. “organized from detached members of 8 companies taken prisoners at Chancellorsville.” Inscription: Here fell / Jed. Chapman / Capt. Co. H / 27th Conn. Vols. When was this photograph taken? March 23, 2008. Where is it located? Located on DeTrobriand Avenue. Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? Yes. Has this monument been moved or changed? This monument has not been changed or moved. Originally was …
Colonel George H. Ward Memorial
Colonel George H. Ward was the commander of the 15th Massachusetts Infantry at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? June 2, 1886. What is it made out of? Granite and Bronze. What size is it? Marker is a two-part granite shaft topped by a pyramidal cap and set on a 6.5 foot square concrete pad (1896). Who made it? Boston Marble & Granite Company, fabricator. What does it depict? A square granite shaft adorned with a circular bronze relief plaque featuring a bust of Col. George H. Ward. It has an incised inscription on the front and back and a bronze bas-relief of Ward on the front. What does it honor? On October 14, 1868, Ward was posthumously appointed to the rank of brevet brigadier general for “gallant and meritorious services in the battle of Ball’s Bluff, …
Headquarters Lieutenant General A.P. Hill
Monument Title: Headquarters of Lieutenant General A.P. Hill When was it dedicated? Completed 1920-1921. What is it made out of? Consists of bronze cannon mounted on a granite base. Who made it? Erected by the Gettysburg National Parks Commission. Designed by Emmor B. Cope of the War Department. What does it depict? One of four Civil War CSA Headquarter Markers in the Park. 12-pounder bronze Confederate cannon cemented into hexagonal granite base w/ muzzle up. Overall height, 10’6″. 2 bronze inscription tablets on E face. Bronze plate w/ “C.S.A.” inscribed, fastened across gun at trunnion. What does it honor? Denotes the approximate location of A.P. Hill’s headquarters, which were actually located behind Seminary Ridge. How is it inscribed? The monument reads as follows: Army of Northern Virginia 3rd Corps Headquarters Lieut. General Ambrose P. Hill Divisions Major Genl. R.H. Anderson …
Headquarters Lieutenant General Richard Ewell
Monument Title: Headquarters of Lieutenant General Richard Ewell When was it dedicated? Completed 1920-1921. What is it made out of? Consists of bronze cannon mounted on a granite base. Who made it? Erected by the Gettysburg National Parks Commission. Designed by Emmor B. Cope of the War Department. What does it depict? One of four Civil War CSA Headquarter Markers in the Park. 12-pounder bronze Confederate cannon cemented into granite base, 3’2″ sq. 2’7″ high w/ muzzle up. Overall height, 10’6″. Bronze inscription tablet What does it honor? Denotes the location of the headquarters of the Army of Northern Virginia’s Second Corps. How is it inscribed? The monument reads as follows: Army of Northern Virginia 2nd Corps Headquarters Lieut. General Richard S. Ewell ——— Divisions Major Genl. Jubal A. Early Major Genl. Edward Johnson Major Genl. R.E. Rodes July 1,2,3,4,5, …
Headquarters Lieutenant General James Longstreet
Monument Title: Headquarters of Lieutenant General James Longstreet When was it dedicated? Completed 1920-1921. What is it made out of? Consists of bronze cannon mounted on a granite base. Who made it? Erected by the Gettysburg National Parks Commission. Designed by Emmor B. Cope of the War Department. What does it depict? One of four Civil War CSA Headquarter Markers in the Park. 12-pounder bronze Confederate cannon cemented into granite base, 3’2″ sq. 2’7″ high with muzzle up. Overall height, 10’6″. Bronze inscription tablet on west face. What does it honor? Denotes the approximate location of General Longstreet’s headquarters which were located in the rear of Seminary Ridge. How is it inscribed? The monument reads as follows: Army of Northern Virginia 1st Corps Headquarters Lieut. General James Longstreet ————— Division Major Genl. Lafayette McLaws Major Genl. George E. Pickett Major …
Headquarters General Robert E. Lee
Monument Title: Headquarters of General Robert E. Lee When was it dedicated? Completed 1920-1921. What is it made out of? Consists of a heavy 12-pounder bronze cannon mounted on a granite base. Who made it? Erected by the Gettysburg National Parks Commission. Designed by Emmor B. Cope of the War Department. What does it depict? One of four Civil War CSA Headquarter Markers in the Park. What does it honor? Designates location of Lee’s Headquarters during Battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863. How is it inscribed? The monument reads as follows: C.S.A. In this field was located headquarters of the Army of Northern Virginia July 1. 2. 3. 4. 1863 “My headquarters were in tents in an apple orchard back of the Seminary along the Chambersburg Pike” Robt. E. Lee When was this photograph taken? June 4, 2010. Where is …
Headquarters Major General Henry Hunt
Monument Title: Headquarters of Major General Henry Hunt When was it dedicated? Completed June 1913. What is it made out of? Consists of bronze cannon mounted on a granite base. Who made it? Erected by the Gettysburg National Parks Commission. Designed by Emmor B. Cope of the War Department. What does it depict? One of ten Civil War US Headquarter Markers in the Park. Concrete base, 3’2″ sq, 2’7″ high. Bronze cannon tube mounted upright on base. Overall 10’6″ high. Bronze inscription tablet & location tablet on West face. What does it honor? Marks the location of Hunt’s US Artillery Headquarters during Battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863. How is it inscribed? The monument reads as follows: Headquarters of Brig-General Henry J. Hunt Chief of Artillery Army of the Potomac July 2,3,4,5, 1863 When was this photograph taken? February 7, …
Headquarters Major General Henry W. Slocum
Monument Title: Headquarters of Major General Henry W. Slocum When was it dedicated? Completed June 1913. What is it made out of? Consists of steel cannon mounted on a granite base. Who made it? Erected by the Gettysburg National Parks Commission. Designed by Emmor B. Cope of the War Department. What does it depict? One of ten Civil War US Headquarter Markers in the Park. Rough-hewn, 3 course base, 3’2″ sq. 2’7″ high. Wrought iron, cannon tube mounted upright on base, w/ bronze 5-point star attached. Overall, 10’6″ high. Bronze inscription tablet and location tablet on West face. What does it honor? Denotes the location of the Twelfth Corps, Army of the Potomac headquarters. How is it inscribed? The monument reads as follows: Army of the Potomac 12th. Corps Headquarters Major General Henry W. Slocum July 1, 2, 3, 4. …
Headquarters Major General Oliver O. Howard
Monument Title: Headquarters Major General Oliver O. Howard When was it dedicated? Completed June 1913. What is it made out of? Consists of cast iron cannon tube, 4.5-inch rifled siege gun, mounted on a granite base. Who made it? Erected by the Gettysburg National Parks Commission. Designed by Emmor B. Cope of the War Department. What does it depict? One of ten Civil War US Headquarter Markers in the Park. Coursed, rough-hewn base, 3’2″sq, 2’7″H. Wrought Iron cannon tube with Crescent Moon Corps insignia at tube base, mounted upright on base. Bronze inscription tablet on West side, facing road. What does it honor? It denotes the location of the Eleventh Corps headquarters. How is it inscribed? The monument reads as follows: Army of the Potomac 11th. Corps Headquarters Major General Oliver O. Howard July 1, 2, 3, 4, 1863 When …
Headquarters Major General John Sedgwick
Monument Title: Headquarters of Major General John Sedgwick When was it dedicated? Completed June 1913. What is it made out of? Consists of steel cannon mounted on a granite base. Who made it? Erected by the Gettysburg National Parks Commission. Designed by Emmor B. Cope of the War Department. What does it depict? One of ten Civil War US Headquarter Markers in the Park. Wrought iron cannon tube mounted upright on base, with bronze Greek cross attached. Overall height, 10’6″ high. Bronze inscription tablet on West face. What does it honor? Denotes the approximate location of the Sixth Corps headquarters. Rough-hewn , 3-course base, 3’2″ sq. 2’7″ high. How is it inscribed? The monument reads as follows: Army of the Potomac 6th Corps Headquarters Major General John Sedgwick July 2 3 4 5, 1863 When was this photograph taken? September …
Headquarters Major General George Sykes
Monument Title: Headquarters of Major General George Sykes When was it dedicated? Completed June 1913. What is it made out of? Consists of cast iron cannon tube, 4.5-inch rifled siege gun, mounted on a granite base. Who made it? Erected by the Gettysburg National Parks Commission. Designed by Emmor B. Cope of the War Department. What does it depict? One of ten Civil War US Headquarter Markers in the Park. Rough-hewn, 3 course base, 3’2″ sq, 2’7″ high. Wrought iron cannon tube mounted upright on base with bronze Maltese Cross attached. Overall, 10’6″ high. Bronze inscription tablet & location tablet on West face. What does it honor? Denotes the location of General Sykes headquarters during the battle. How is it inscribed? The monument reads as follows: Army of the Potomac 5th Corps Headquarters Major General George Sykes July 2,3,4, 1863 …
Headquarters Major General Daniel E. Sickles
Monument Title: Headquarters of Major General Daniel E. Sickles When was it dedicated? Completed June 1913. What is it made out of? Consists of cast iron cannon tube, 4.5-inch rifled siege gun, mounted on a granite base. Who made it? Erected by the Gettysburg National Parks Commission. Designed by Emmor B. Cope of the War Department. What does it depict? One of ten Civil War US Headquarter Markers in the Park. Rough-hewn, 3-course base 3’2″ sq., 2’7″ high. Wrought iron cannon tube mounted upright on base w/ bronze lozenge corps symbol attached. Overall height, 10’6″ high. Bronze inscription tablet on North face. What does it honor? Denotes the location of General Daniel E. Sickles, commander of the Third Corps. How is it inscribed? The monument reads as follows: Army of the Potomac 3d. Corps Headquarters Major General Daniel E. Sickles …
Headquarters Major General Winfield Scott Hancock
Monument Title: Headquarters of Major General Winfield Scott Hancock When was it dedicated? Completed June 1913. What is it made out of? Consists of cast iron cannon tube, 4.5-inch rifled siege gun, mounted on a granite base. Who made it? Erected by the Gettysburg National Parks Commission. Designed by Emmor B. Cope of the War Department. What does it depict? One of ten Civil War US Headquarter Markers in the Park. Coursed, rough-hewn base, 3’2″sq, 2’7″H. Wrought Iron cannon tube mounted upright on base with excised Trefoil Corps symbol at cannon base. Overall 10’6″H. Bronze inscription tablet on west side, facing public roads and park avenues. What does it honor? Denotes the location of General Hancock’s headquarters on July 2 and 3, 1863. How is it inscribed? The monument reads as follows: Army of the Potomac 2d. Corps Headquarters Major …
Headquarters Major General John Newton
Monument Title: Headquarters of Major General John Newton, Commanding First Corps. When was it dedicated? Completed June 1913. What is it made out of? Consists of cast iron cannon tube, 4.5-inch rifled siege gun, mounted on a granite base. Coursed, rough-hewn base, 3’2″sq, 2’7″H. Wrought Iron cannon tube mounted upright on base. Overall 10’6″H. Bronze inscription tablet on east side facing park avenue and public road. Who made it? Erected by the Gettysburg National Parks Commission. Designed by Emmor B. Cope of the War Department. What does it depict? One of ten Civil War US Headquarter Markers in the Park. What does it honor? Denotes the location of General John Newton’s headquarters on July 2 and 3, 1863. How is it inscribed? The monument reads as follows: Army of the Potomac 1st. Corps Headquarters Major General John Newton July 2. …
Headquarters Major General Abner Doubleday
Monument Title: Headquarters of Major General Abner Doubleday, Commanding the First Army Corps When was it dedicated? Completed June 1913. What is it made out of? Consists of cast iron cannon tube, 4.5-inch rifled siege gun, mounted on a granite base.Rough-hewn, 3 course base, 3’2″ sq, 2’7″ high. Wrought iron cannon tube mounted upright on base. Overall 10’6″ high. Bronze inscription tablet & location tablet on West side facing public roads and park avenues. Who made it? Erected by the Gettysburg National Parks Commission. Designed by Emmor B. Cope of the War Department. What does it depict? One of ten Civil War US Headquarter Markers in the Park. What does it honor? Marks the location on Doubleday’s First Corps US Headquarters during Battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863. How is it inscribed? The monument reads, Army of the Potomac 1st. …
Headquarters of Major General George Meade
Monument Title: Headquarters of Major General George Gordon Meade, commanding the Army of the Potomac. When was it dedicated? Completed June 1913. What is it made out of? One of ten Civil War US Headquarter Markers in the Park. Bronze cannon mounted on a granite base. Who made it? Erected by the Gettysburg National Parks Commission. Designed by Emmor B. Cope of the War Department. What does it depict? Rough-hewn, coursed, 3 part base, 3’2″sq, 2’7″H. Cannon tube mounted upright on base. Overall 10’6″H. Inscription tablet on north side and faces public roads and park avenues. What does it honor? Denotes the location of General Meade’s headquarters at the Leister Farm. When was this photograph taken? June 17, 2012. Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located at the Leister Farm along former Meade Avenue. …
June 2012 updates to the site
I recently returned from a trip to Gettysburg where I obtained some new (improved) monument photographs. I have been slowly updating and adding the new photographs to the website. This was my third trip to Gettysburg in 2012 (I also made trips in February and March). All three trips featured predominantly good weather which made for a lot of monument shooting and re-shooting. On the photos featured on the site, I made two recent changes. First, I started using the ImageMagick plugin for rendering the images — ImageMagick is faster and provides better quality than the internal GD system used by WordPress (galleries on-site will continue to be run with Nextgen Gallery). Second, I made a change to the photo sizes for the main photograph of each monument, increasing the pixel size from 500 on the longest side to 650 …
Custer Monument
About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? July 2, 2008 What is it made out of? Granite with bronze elements. Who made it? Erected by the by Grand Rapids and Holland/Zeeland Civil War Round Tables. What does it depict? Small granite monument features relief of General G.A. Custer, commander of the Michigan Cavalry Brigade. What does it honor? Denotes fighting that took place on the so-called “North Cavalry battlefield” near the town of Hunterstown, Pennsylvania, on July 2, 1863. How is it inscribed? Monument reads, Three-fourths of a mile south of this site on the Hunterstown Road, newly appointed Brigadier General George Armstrong Custer led the Michigan Cavalry Brigade (1st, 5th, 6th, and 7th Regiments) in his first charge against superior forces of Confederate cavalry under General Wade Hampton and Cobb’s Legion on July 2, 1863. During the attack, …
Birney Avenue
Road Name: Birney Avenue Named For: General David Birney, commander of division in the Third Corps. Location: Peach Orchard. Built: 1910. Altered: Unknown. Designer: E.B. Cope. Description: Road is L-shaped and measures .160 miles long x 16′ wide. Bituminous treated macadam with telford base. Intersects Wheatfield Road to the north and Emmitsburg Road to the west, encircling Sherfy’s Peach Orchard on east & south sides. History: Constructed by War Department and named for General D.E. Birney, commander of Division of 3rd Union Corps. Located south of Gettysburg, it intersects with the Emmitsburg and the Wheatfield Road at the Sherfy Peach Orchard.
Cast Iron Monument Locations
Eight cast iron tablets erected to provide direction to battle positions of units not adjacent to or visible from park avenues and public roads, identify breastworks, and designate the right flank of each of the armies. Similar in appearance to the avenue tablets, the lettering and borders are raised and painted a contrasting color to the black of the painted iron tablets. The tablets are mounted on fluted cast iron posts. Index of Tablets 5th New York Cavalry Location & Battery E, 4th U.S. – North 5th New York Cavalry Location & Battery E, 4th U.S. – South 3rd Maine & U.S. Sharpshooters Reserve Cavalry Brigade 1st and 2nd U.S. Cavalry Right Flank of the Army of the Potomac Right Flank of the Army of Northern Virginia Rodes’ Division Wall 20th Maine Stone Wall Name: 5 New York Cavalry and …
Act of Congress Tablets – Gettysburg National Cemetery
About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? 1890. What is it made out of? Cast iron. Who made it? Erected by the War Department. What does it depict? Two tablets erected in National Cemetery to inform visitors. Tablets commemorate the establishment and protection of National Cemeteries; said Act was enacted in February of 1867. The two tablets are placed along Cemetery Loop at the north and south ends of the loop. Mounted at a slant on a tubular pedestal, approx. 3′H. Inscribed tablet details section 3 of Act, enabling misdemeanors and fines for destruction, etc. of National Cemeteries. When was this photograph taken? June 4, 2010. Where is it located? Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325.
Bivouac of The Dead Poem Tablets
About the Monument When was it dedicated? 1882. Restored in 1992. What is it made out of? Iron. Who made it? Erected by the United States War Department. Location: Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located in the National Cemetery. What does it depict? Series of seven tablets; there were originally seventeen. Tablets are inscribed with stanzas of from Theodore O’Hara’s poem, “Bivouac of the Dead.” Iron tablets are approximately size 2′x4′ mounted at a slant, 2′H. Index of Tablets Tablet #1 Tablet #2 Tablet #3 Tablet #4 Tablet #5 Tablet #6 Tablet #7 Tablet #1 The muffled drum’s sad roll has beat The soldier’s last tattoo; No more on life’s parade shall meet That brave and fallen few. . . . . Tablet #2 On Fame’s eternal camping-ground Their silent tents are spread, And Glory guards, with solemn …
American Legion Monument
The American Legion is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? November 11, 1955. What is it made out of? Cast iron and bronze. Who made it? Erected by the American Legion. What does it depict? Inscribed tablet, approx. 2′x4′ with an American Legion medallion centered at top. Marker is mounted at a slant on a angle iron pedestal base, approx. 3’6″H. How is it inscribed? The American Legion prays for peace — but peace with honor! We pray that mankind will accept as a basis for this peace the trinity of religious, political and social freedom won in the American Revolution, preserved in the Civil War, protected in the Spanish-American War, and defended in the Great Wars and in the Korean Conflict. Dedicted by the American Legion this eleventh day of November, …
National Cemetery Stones
National Cemetery Stones What does it honor? There are twenty-two of these granite monuments. The markers are set in front of each semi-circle pie-section. The monuments are inscribed with the respective state name, “US Regulars”, or “Unknown” with the number of dead dead soldiers interred in that plot following. Larger sections are to outside of semi-circle. All of the sections face to Soldiers’ Memorial. When does it date to? 1863. Preserved in 2003. Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325 in the National Cemetery. Index of Stones Connecticut Delaware Illinois Indiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota New Hampshire New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania Rhode Island Vermont West Virginia Wisconsin U.S. Regulars Unknown (143) Unknown (111) Unknown (425)
Cast Iron Avenue Signs
There are 61 cast iron tablets that identify the names of the 36 commemorative avenues in the park. Raised letters and the raised border of the tablet are painted a contrasting color to the black of the painted tablet set on concrete bases. Each tablet is mounted on a fluted post and set at the terminus of the avenues. Designed by E. B. Cope. Name: Sykes Avenue Section “A” Marker Erected: 1896. Designer: E.B. Cope. Description: The only known Avenue Section marker in Park. Marker installed during US War Department’s management of Park. The avenues were divided up into sections for location and maintenance purposes. Tablet, 9″x11″, with raised “A.” Mounted on fluted post, overall height is 1’6″. Fragment of original paint remains on raised letter. Name: Ayres Avenue (2 Tablets) Erected: 1896. Designer: E.B. Cope. Description: Painted raised letter …
Cast Iron Site ID Signs
A work in progress … There are thirty-five site location tablets, made of cast iron, denoting important houses and sites around the battlefield. They were erected circa 1896 by the War Department. Index of Tablets Codori House Klingel House McMillan House Rogers House Sherfy House Shultz House Trostle House Spangler House Wentz House Biesecker Woods East Cemetery Hill Excelsior Field Little Round Top The Loop McMillan Woods Menchey’s Spring Oak Ridge Peach Orchard (Emmitsburg Road) Peach Orchard (Wheatfield Road) Pitzer Woods Reynolds Woods Shultz Woods Spangler Woods Wheatfield (North – Wheatfield Road) Wheatfield (South – Sickles Avenue) Spangler’s Spring Stevens Knoll Ziegler’s Grove The Angle Barlow Knoll Culp’s Hill Bryan House G. Weikert House Devil’s Den Black Horse Tavern Name: Codori House Erected: 1896. Designer: Emmor B. Cope (1834-1927). Description: Marks site of Codori House. The farm was occupied by …
Hazlett and Weed Carving
Wounding Location: General Weed and Lieutenant Hazlett What does it honor? Denotes the spot where General Stephen Weed and Lieutenant Charles Hazlett fell mortally wounded on Little Round Top on the afternoon of July 2. When does it date to? Probably about the same time as the monument was placed here by the 91st Pennsylvania around 1889. When was this photograph taken? October 4, 2007. Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Related Posts: Monuments to the 91st Pennsylvania Infantry.
Strong Vincent Carving
Strong Vincent Carving What does it honor? Denotes the location where Colonel Strong Vincent fell mortally wounded during the July 2, 1863 battle for Little Round Top. When does it date to? Unknown, but probably pre-dates the marker placed by the 83rd Pennsylvania down the slope in 1878. How is it inscribed? The inscription reads: Col. Strong Vincent fell here / Com’g 3rd Brig 1st Div 5th Corps / July 2nd 1863 When was this photograph taken? June 4, 2011. Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on Little Round Top, next to the monument to the 44th New York. Related Posts: Monument to Vincent’s Brigade.
Coble’s Rock
Coble’s Rock What does it honor? Carved by Augustus L. Coble, who served at Gettysburg as a 21-year old member of the 1st North Carolina Infantry. When does it date to? Unknown, but it was placed by Coble sometime during the 19th century. How is it inscribed? The inscription reads: A.L. Coble 1st N.C. Reg. When was this photograph taken? August 14, 2011. Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located behind the monument to the 1st Maryland Potomac Home, at Spangler’s Spring, near East Confederate Avenue.
Captain David Acheson Rock
Captain David Acheson Rock What does it honor? Captain David Acheson, Commander Company C, 140th Pennsylvania Infantry, Zook’s Brigade. Born in 1841 in Washington, Pennsylvania, Acheson was shot through the chest and killed on the afternoon of July 2, 1863, aged just 22. This boulder, carved by a member of his regiment, served as his headstone until his body could be recovered. He was re-buried on July 15, 1863 near his home in Washington. When does it date to? 1863. In 1868, a former member of the 140th Pennsylvania deepened the “D.” and the “A” and added the “140 P.V.” How is it inscribed? The inscription reads: D.A. 140 P.V. When was this photograph taken? March 23, 2012. Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located near the Weikert Farm Lane. Related Posts: Monument to …
40th New York Carving
Fortieth New York Infantry Carving What does it honor? Honors the 40th New York Infantry. Likely pre-dates the regimental monument. When does it date to? 1888. How is it inscribed? The inscription reads: 40th NY. There is a diamond, symbol of the Third Army Corps. When was this photograph taken? September 21, 2009. Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located to the left of the monument to the 40th New York in the Valley of Death. Related Posts: Monument to the 40th New York Infantry.
Spring in Gettysburg
A gallery of photographs of Gettysburg at the end of March 2012. Spring came early this year due to unusually warm weather, with the magnolia trees flowering early in the National Cemetery. These photographs were taken between March 22, 2012 and March 26, 2012.
The Return of Smith’s New York Artillery Staute at Gettysburg
Gettysburg buffs will be happy to know that the “Cannoneer” on top of Smith’s 4th New York Independent Artillery monument has been repaired by the National Park Service and is finally back in place at Devil’s Den where it belongs. This monument was severely vandalized in February 2006. On this same day, two monuments on the Emmitsburg Road, the monument to the 11th Massachusetts and the monument to the 114th Pennsylvania in front of the Sherfy Farm at the Peach Orchard were also vandalized. The damage to the 114th Pennsylvania has been repaired, but the damage to the 11th Massachusetts monument still remains unrepaired. Sadly this is not the first time this monument, located in a very prominent location on Houck’s Ridge, has been vandalized. Vandals tore down the statue in 1995, but the NPS that time was able to …
Artillery Pieces at Gettysburg
The Gettysburg National Military Park is currently home to 371 cannons, displayed in various locations around the park. (At the turn of the century there were over four hundred cannons on display, and at one time or another, the park owned approximately 800 pieces.) Many cannons (approximately 270, mostly of the howitzer variety) were melted down, and their bronze used by the War Department to fashion the various brigade markers around the field, as well as to supply the bronze for the park’s many large equestrian monuments, including that to General Meade. Each cannon on the field represents a battery of artillery present at Gettysburg. Most (301) are authentic, but some are replicas. I am far, far, far from an expert on Civil War artillery, but this post is intended to serve as an introduction to some of the cannons …
Working on the architecture.
I will be working on the site design the next several days into the weekend. The site should remain essentially functional but may look “weird.” Please pardon the dust.
Joseph Spangler Farm
Farm Name: Joseph Spangler Farm. Sometimes also called the Groft Farm. War Time Owner: Joseph Spangler. Location: Hanover Road, near intersection with Cavalry Field Avenue. Extant Buildings: House, barn, outbuildings. Purchased in 1991 by the Gettysburg National Military Park and is currently in the process of being restored. About the Farm: The farm is located along Hanover Road, near junction with Low Dutch Road, and therefore part of East Cavalry Battlefield. Custer’s Cavalry Brigade took position in field in front of and behind house on morning of July 3. Brigade made dramatic charges from these positions near the house across the fields of Spangler, Lott, and Howard farms during the afternoon hours. This complex is part of the historic scene of Gettysburg National Military Park. Farm figured prominently in Cavalry engagement. Confederate Cavalry was to aid Infantry regiments attacking Culp’s …
Blog Roll
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Wheatfield Road
Road Name: Wheatfield Road Named For: N/A Location: Southern end of the battlefield. Built: 1829. Altered: 1899, 1934, 2008 (repaved and slightly widened). Designer: E.B. Cope. Description: 1.491 mile long, about 25′ wide. Bituminous treated macadam w/ telford base. Runs east-west from Taneytown Rd to Emmitsburg Rd. Many Park avenues cut across or branch off Wheatfield Road. The portion that connects the two parts of Sickles Avenue is also known as McGilvery Artillery Avenue. History: Battlefield landmark in 1863 and was used extensively by Union forces as a major access road during the three days of the battle at Gettysburg. Ceded by State of Pennsylvania to park in late 1890s and used as a park avenue since then. This east-west road connected the Emmitsburg and Taneytown Road. It was used by Union artillery and elements pf the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, …
National Cemetery Drive
Road Name: National Cemetery Drive Named For: None. Location: West Cemetery Hill. Built: 1863. Altered: 1896 and 1917. Designer: William Saunders. Description: Original macadamized surface 21′Wx3400′L was altered late 19th Century to add side culverts which reduced road width to 18′-19′. It was again altered early in the 20th Century for auto traffic. Total length 0.603 miles. Vehicular traffic was prohibited in 1989, although authorized vehicles are permitted including vehicles authorized by special permission. History: Cemetery Drive is part of the National Cemetery commemorated by Lincoln’s 1863 address. Avenue was part of the original Cemetery Plan, allowing horse-drawn carriages to progress around graves in enclosed loop.
Geary Avenue
Road Name: Geary Avenue Named For: Gen. John Geary, commander of division in the Twelfth Corps. Location: Culp’s Hill. Built: 1896. Altered: 1934. Designer: E.B. Cope. Description: Avenue is constructed of bitumenous asphalt paving over telford-based road and measures 16′-20′ wide x 0.377 mi long. Originally laid out and built in 1896, telford paved in 1899, asphalt paved & widened in 1930s. History: Geary Avenue accesses part of the Culp’s Hill engagement on the lower side of Union held areas, extending through Pardee Field from Spangler’s Spring. Notes: One-way traffic.
Coster Avenue
Road Name: Coster Avenue Named For: Colonel Charles Coster, commander of brigade in the Eleventh Corps. Location: In town of Gettysburg. Built: 1880-1900. Altered: Unknown. Designer: E.B. Cope. Description: Coster Avenue is a city street 2 blocks long and 50′ W with a 36′ W paved section on the west side only; east side is sod-covered with monuments on south side. History: Avenue was designed and built by War Department to provide access to monuments associated with first day of battle’s fighting at the area known as the “Brickyard.” Notes: Site of famous mural. Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
Wildlife of GNMP – Eastern Cottontails
A series highlighting some of the wildlife of the Gettysburg Battlefield photographed there by the webmaster. Offering a variety of habitat ranging from mature forest to open pasture, the Gettysburg National Military Park is home to many species of animals including amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds. This post focuses on the park’s eastern cottontails. The eastern cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus) is a New World cottontail rabbit. The eastern cottontail is chunky and red-brown or gray-brown in appearance with large hind feet, long ears and a short fluffy white tail. They serve as an important food source for many of the park’s predators, including the raptors and foxes. Cottontails may comprise nearly 50 percent of the fox diet for example. Best Places to See Them: These rabbits can easily be seen all over the battlefield, especially in the spring and summer. This …
Gregg Avenue
Road Name: Gregg Avenue Named For: Gen. David Gregg, commander of a division of Cavalry in the Army of the Potomac. Location: East Cavalry battlefield. Built: 1896. Altered: 1934. Designer: E.B. Cope. Description: Avenue was originally telford paved and measured 16′ wide; in 1934 it was widened and asphalt paved and measured 20′ wide x 0.811 mi. Total length (including Confederate Cavalry & Cavalry Field) 1.579 miles. Also includes un-named sodded land as well. History: Gregg Avenue is situated within the East Cavalry Field, scene of July 3, 1863 Cavalry engagement. It enters at Low Dutch Road and joins (and becomes) Confederate Cavalry Avenue to the west. Notes: This is the main road through the East Cavalry battlefield.
Warren Avenue
Road Name: Warren Avenue Named For: Gen. G.K. Warren, Chief Engineer of the Army of the Potomac. Location: Devil’s Den / Little Round Top. Built: 1896-1902. Altered: 1951-1961. Designer: E.B. Cope. Description: Avenue measures 0.295 miles long by 20′ wide. Constructed of bituminous treated macadam with telford base. Connects Crawford Avenue with Sykes Avenue at the south slope of Little Round Top. Pull-offs were added by NPS near east end of avenue in the 1950s. History: Avenue constructed by War Department. Named after General Warren who was staff engineer and was chiefly responsible for defense of Little Round Top. Notes: In the spring of 2011, Warren Avenue was washed out by a sudden April rain. This photo was taken the day after the damage occurred and illustrates the damage the road incurred due to flooding. Warren Avenue used to be …
Meredith and Stone Avenues
Road Name: Meredith and Stone Avenues Named For: Gen. Solomon Meredith, commander of the Iron Brigade, and Colonel Roy Stone, commander of a Pennsylvania Brigade. Location: McPherson’s Ridge. (West Arm) Built: 1904. Altered: 1934. Designer: E.B. Cope. Description: Avenue measures 0.501 miles long x 18′ wide. Constructed of bituminous treated macadam with telford base. Connects Reynolds Avenue with Chambersburg Pike. Realigned and regraded at curve (the far west end of Meredith Avenue) by NPS to accommodate increased automotive speeds. History: Constructed by the War Department. Named after General Meredith who commanded brigade in Reynolds US 1st Corps. Stone Avenue marks position held by Stone’s Brigade on McPherson Ridge on July 1. Follows defensive positions of Union Army. Notes: This is one road that changes names.
Wildlife of GNMP – Turkey Vultures
A series highlighting some of the wildlife of the Gettysburg Battlefield photographed there by the webmaster. Offering a variety of habitat ranging from mature forest to open pasture, the Gettysburg National Military Park is home to many species of animals including amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds. This post focuses on the park’s turkey vultures. The turkey vulture is a large soaring bird. Turkey Vultures use their acute sense of smell and sharp eyesight to locate carrion. Vultures do not kill; they are solely scavengers. The Turkey Vulture is a gentle and non-aggressive bird. Best Places to See Them: Turkey vultures are very common at Gettysburg and can be seen throughout the park in the sky, riding the wind. These birds soar on thermals of warm, rising air. Soaring flight is much more energetically efficient than powered, flapping flight. They prefer …
Wildlife of GNMP – Eastern Towhee
A series highlighting some of the wildlife of the Gettysburg Battlefield photographed there by the webmaster. Offering a variety of habitat ranging from mature forest to open pasture, the Gettysburg National Military Park is home to many species of animals including amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds. This post focuses on the park’s Eastern Towhees. Towhees are a kind of large sparrow. The male is a striking bird with bright rufous sides and white on the belly contrasting with a black back. Eastern Towhees are birds of the undergrowth, where their rummaging makes far more noise than you would expect for their size. Best Places to See Them: These are very common but tough to actually spot! Towhees like to look for food on the ground in forested areas. I have seen them frequently in the woods near the Wheatfield (this …
Wainwright Avenue
Road Name: Wainwright Avenue Named For: Colonel Charles Wainwright, commander of the First Corps Artillery Brigade. Location: East Cemetery Hill. Built: Circa 1701-1770. Altered: 1885, 1895. Designer: War-time road. Description: Avenue measures 12′ wide x 0.356 miles long roadway with telford base that was resurfaced with bitumenous asphalt. Begins at Slocum Avenue and ends at Park Boundary. History: Part of avenue system designed and built to provides access to various areas within Battlefield. Wainwright Avenue is within area of July 3, 1863 fighting at base of East Cemetery Hill and it follows the general route of a circa late 1700s road and brickyard lane.
Wildlife of GNMP – Brown Thrashers
A series highlighting some of the wildlife of the Gettysburg Battlefield photographed there by the webmaster. Offering a variety of habitat ranging from mature forest to open pasture, the Gettysburg National Military Park is home to many species of animals including amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds. This post focuses on the park’s Brown Thrashers. The Brown Thrasher is a bird in the thrush family. They are related to mockingbirds. The Brown Thrasher is known for having one of the largest song repertoires of any North American bird — they are thought to know up to 300 songs. Brown Thrashers are omnivores. These birds can be extremely aggressive when defending their nests. The Brown Thrasher is the Georgia state bird. The Georgia state website describes them thusly: “Almost a foot in length, the Thrasher has a long, curved bill and a …
Berdan Avenue
Road Name: Berdan Avenue (Sharpshooters Avenue) Named For: Colonel Hiram Berdan, commander of the 1st U.S. Sharpshooters at Gettysburg. Location: Seminary Ridge. Built: 1887. Altered: 1900. Designer: E.B. Cope. Description: Carriage turn-around that measures 0.114 miles long and is 15′ wide. Bituminous treated macadam with telford base. Located west of West Confederate Avenue. History: Constructed to demarcate the position of Berdan Sharpshooters sent forward to protect the advance of Sickles 3rd Union Corps toward Emmitsburg Road. Avenue is located in Pitzer Woods and extends to West Confederate Avenue.
Wright and Howe Avenues
Road Name: Wright and Howe Avenues Named For: Gen. Horatio G. Wright and Gen. Albion P. Howe, Union Division commanders in the VI Corps. Location: Near the Round Tops. Built: 1887, 1897. Altered: 1940. Designer: E.B. Cope. Description: Avenue measures 0.730 miles long by 18′ wide. Constructed of bituminous treated macadam with telford base. Runs from along Little Round Top and Sykes and Warren Avenues east to the Park boundary. History: Wright Avenue passes through position of Grant’s Brigade, which was held in reserve near US left flank. Southeast of the Round Tops, Wright Avenue extends from Sykes Avenue to the Taneytown Road. Howe Avenue is the eastward continuation of Wright Avenue and marks the position of US troops of Howe’s Division, specifically Russell’s Brigade.
Howard Avenue
Road Name: Howard Avenue Named For: General Oliver O. Howard, commander of the XI Corps. Location: The Plain. Built: 1882, 1895. Altered: 1934. Designer: E.B. Cope. Description: Originally constructed16′ wide with telford-base; paved in 1898. Widened & bitumenous asphalt paved in 1934 and measured approx. 30′ wide x 0.946 mi. long. Stretches from Mummasburg Road to Harrisburg Road with crossing at Carlisle Road. The crossing point divides the road into East Howard and West Howard Avenues. History: Howard Avenue allows visitation to Barlow Knoll, scene of 1st day of battle. Follows most of route laid out by GBMA in 1880s. Notes: Used as a cut-through road by locals who tend to drive fast; caution advised when trying to walk or visit the monuments.
Rose Farm Lane
Road Name: Rose Farm Lane Named For: George Rose, the farmer who owned it. Location: Wheatfield. Built: 1780. Altered: None. Designer: Unknown. Description: Packed-earth 1-lane, 800′ long, 18′ wide. Provides access to farm from Emittsburg Road. Lane was foreshortened. The Cope map (1868) indicates lane extended through Rose Woods to Wheatfield Rd, joining the latter at the east corner of Wheatfield. The lane now ends at the buildings. History: This lane provided access to the Rose farm buildings from the Emmitsburg Road and passed beyond the buildings to the springhouse, the woodlot, and the Wheatfield. The lane was probably used by CS troops to gain access from Emmitsburg Road to Rose Woods fighting on July 2, 1863. Also Union troops stretching from Granite (Slyder) Farm to Sherfy Peach Orchard would have crossed the Rose Lane. The 5th South Carolina returned …
United States Regulars Monument Gallery
Photographs of United States Regulars Monuments At Gettysburg The United States Regular Army was represented by 12 regiments of infantry, 4 regiments of cavalry, 25 batteries of artillery. Approximately 6,286 soldiers fought at Gettysburg. Casualties: 1,224. 176 killed, 954 wounded, 94 missing. 19.5%. [flickr-gallery mode="photoset" photoset="72157625540204419"] . Index to All Monument Profiles: U.S. Regular Army at Gettysburg .
Vermont Monument Gallery
Photographs of Vermont Monuments At Gettysburg Vermont was represented by 8 regiments of infantry, 1 regiment of cavalry. Approximately 4,360 soldiers fought at Gettysburg. Casualties: 415. 58 killed, 298 wounded, 59 missing. 9.5%. Notable Generals: Brig. General John C. Caldwell, Brig. Gen. George Stannard [flickr-gallery mode="photoset" photoset="72157625540134173"] . Index to All Monument Profiles: Vermont at Gettysburg .
Pennsylvania Monument Gallery
Photographs of Pennsylvania Monuments At Gettysburg Pennsylvania was represented by 66 regiments of infantry, 11 regiments of cavalry, 7 batteries of artillery. Approximately 23,424 soldiers fought at Gettysburg. Casualties: 5,886. 740 killed, 3,762 wounded, 1,384 missing. 25.1%. Notable Generals: Maj. Gen. George G. Meade, Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock, Maj. Gen. John Reynolds, Brig. Gen. John Gibbon, Brig. Gen. Alexander Hays, Brig. Gen. Thomas Rowley, Brig. Gen. Andrew A. Humphreys, Brig. Gen. Samuel Crawford, Brig. Gen. John Geary, Brig. Gen. David Gregg, Brig. Gen. Samuel K. Zook, Brig. Gen. Thomas H. Neill, Brig. Gen. Alexander Schimmelfennig, Brig. Gen. Thomas Kane [flickr-gallery mode="photoset" photoset="72157625665656278"] . Index to All Monument Profiles: Pennsylvania at Gettysburg .
New York Monument Gallery
Photographs of New York Monuments At Gettysburg New York was represented by 68 regiments of infantry, 7 regiments of cavalry, 18 batteries of artillery. Approximately 23,105 soldiers fought at Gettysburg. Casualties: 6,700. 967 killed, 3,968 wounded, 1,765 missing. 29.0%. Notable Generals: Maj. Gen. Henry Slocum, Maj. Gen. Abner Doubleday, Maj. Gen. Daniel Sickles, Maj. Gen. Daniel Butterfield, Brig. Gen. James Wadsworth, Brig. Gen. John Robinson, Brig. Gen. Wesley Merritt, Brig. Gen. Romeyn B. Ayres, Brig. Gen. Francis Barlow, Brig. Gen. Adolph von Steinwehr, Brig. Gen. Henry Baxter, Brig. Gen. Alexander Webb, Brig. Gen. Joseph Carr, Brig. Gen. Stephen Weed, Brig. Gen. Joseph Bartlett, Brig. Gen. David Russell [flickr-gallery mode="photoset" photoset="72157625539881829"] . Index to All Monument Profiles: New York at Gettysburg .
New Jersey Monument Gallery
Photographs of New Jersey Monuments At Gettysburg New Jersey was represented by 12 regiments of infantry, 2 regiments of cavalry, 2 batteries of artillery. Approximately 4,039 soldiers fought at Gettysburg. Casualties: 634. 80 killed, 491 wounded, 63 missing. 15.7%. Notable Generals: Brig. Gen. Judson Kilpatrick [flickr-gallery mode="photoset" photoset="72157625665409470"] . Index to All Monument Profiles: New Jersey at Gettysburg .
Minnesota Monument Gallery
Photographs of Minnesota Monuments At Gettysburg Minnesota was represented by 1 regiment of infantry. Approximately 378 soldiers fought at Gettysburg. Casualties: 224. 50 killed, 173 wounded, 1 missing. 59.3%. [flickr-gallery mode="photoset" photoset="72157625539806297"] . Index to All Monument Profiles: Minnesota at Gettysburg .
Maryland Monument Gallery
Photographs of Maryland Monuments At Gettysburg Maryland was represented by 2 regiments of infantry, 2 regiments of cavalry, 1 battery of artillery. Approximately 1,953 soldiers fought at Gettysburg. Casualties: 140. 29 killed, 107 wounded, 4 missing. 7.2%. [flickr-gallery mode="photoset" photoset="72157625665358214"] . Index to All Monument Profiles: Maryland at Gettysburg .
Indiana Monument Gallery
Photographs of Indiana Monuments At Gettysburg Indiana was represented by 5 regiments of infantry, 2 regiments of cavalry. Approximately 2,036 soldiers fought at Gettysburg. Casualties: 552. 96 killed, 384 wounded, 72 missing. 27.1%. Notable Generals: Brig. Gen. Solomon Meredith [flickr-gallery mode="photoset" photoset="72157625665333014"] . Index to All Monument Profiles: Indiana at Gettysburg .
Ohio Monument Gallery
Photographs of Ohio Monuments At Gettysburg Ohio was represented by 13 regiments of infantry, 2 regiments of cavalry, 4 batteries of artillery. Approximately 4,400 soldiers fought at Gettysburg. Casualties: 1,271. 139 killed, 769 wounded, 363 missing. 28.9%. [flickr-gallery mode="photoset" photoset="72157625665613360"] . Index to All Monument Profiles: Ohio at Gettysburg .
Illinois Monument Gallery
Photographs of Illinois Monuments At Gettysburg Illinois was represented by 1 regiment of infantry, 2 regiments of cavalry. Approximately 1,019 soldiers fought at Gettysburg. Casualties: 139. 9 killed, 34 wounded, 96 missing. 13.6%. Notable Generals: Brig. Gen. John Buford [flickr-gallery mode="photoset" photoset="72157625539719149"] . Index to All Monument Profiles: Illinois at Gettysburg .
Michigan Monument Gallery
Photographs of Michigan Monuments At Gettysburg Michigan was represented by 7 regiments of infantry, 4 regiments of cavalry, 1 battery of artillery. Approximately 2,649 soldiers fought at Gettysburg. Casualties: 1,111. 200 killed, 653 wounded, 258 missing. 41.9%. Notable Generals: Brig. Gen. Henry Hunt, Brig. Gen. George A. Custer, Brig. Gen. Elon J. Farnsworth [flickr-gallery mode="photoset" photoset="72157625665388584"] . Index to All Monument Profiles: Michigan at Gettysburg .
Maine Monument Gallery
Photographs of Maine Monuments At Gettysburg Maine was represented by 10 regiments of infantry, 2 regiments of cavalry, 3 batteries of artillery. Approximately 3,721 soldiers fought at Gettysburg. Casualties: 1,024. 118 killed, 604 wounded, 302 missing. 27.5%. Notable Generals: Maj. Gen. Oliver O. Howard, Brig. Gen. Albion Howe, Brig. Gen. Adelbert Ames [flickr-gallery mode="photoset" photoset="72157625665350144"] . Index to All Monument Profiles: Maine at Gettysburg .
Massachusetts Monument Gallery
Photographs of Massachusetts Monuments At Gettysburg Massachusetts was represented by 16 regiments of infantry, 1 regiment of cavalry, 4 batteries of artillery. Approximately 5,794 soldiers fought at Gettysburg. Casualties: 1,537. 200 killed, 1,018 wounded, 319 missing. 26.5%. Notable Generals: Brig. Gen. James Barnes, Brig. Gen. Lysander Cutler [flickr-gallery mode="photoset" photoset="72157625665379280"] . Index to All Monument Profiles: Massachusetts at Gettysburg .
Wisconsin Monument Gallery
Photographs of Wisconsin Monuments At Gettysburg Wisconsin was represented by 6 regiments of infantry. Approximately 2,133 soldiers fought at Gettysburg. Casualties: 806. 105 killed, 513 wounded, 188 missing. 38.8%. Notable Generals: Maj. Gen. Carl Schurz, Brig. Gen. Thomas H. Ruger [flickr-gallery mode="photoset" photoset="72157625540147049"] . Index to All Monument Profiles: Wisconsin at Gettysburg .
West Virginia Monument Gallery
Photographs of West Virginia Monuments At Gettysburg West Virginia was represented by 1 regiment of infantry, 2 regiments of cavalry, 1 battery of artillery. Approximately 789 soldiers fought at Gettysburg. Casualties: 67. 11 killed, 47 wounded, 9 missing. 8.5%. [flickr-gallery mode="photoset" photoset="72157625540140523"] . Index to All Monument Profiles: West Virginia at Gettysburg .
Rhode Island Monument Gallery
Photographs of Rhode Island Monuments At Gettysburg Rhode Island was represented by 1 regiment of infantry, 5 batteries of artillery. Approximately 944 soldiers fought at Gettysburg. Casualties: 97. 14 killed, 78 wounded, 5 missing. 10.3%. Notable Generals: Brig. Gen. Frank Wheaton, Brig. Gen. George Greene [flickr-gallery mode="photoset" photoset="72157625540126313"] . Index to All Monument Profiles: Rhode Island at Gettysburg .
New Hampshire Monument Gallery
Photographs of New Hampshire Monuments At Gettysburg New Hampshire was represented by 3 regiments of infantry, 1 battery of artillery. Approximately 843 soldiers fought at Gettysburg. Casualties: 368. 67 killed, 263 wounded, 38 missing. 43.7%. Notable Generals: Colonel Edward Cross [flickr-gallery mode="photoset" photoset="72157625539810721"] . Index to All Monument Profiles: New Hampshire at Gettysburg .
Connecticut Monument Gallery
Photographs of Connecticut Monuments At Gettysburg Connecticut was represented by 5 regiments of infantry, 1 battery of artillery. Approximately 1,268 soldiers fought at Gettysburg. Casualties: 340. 45 killed, 183 wounded, 112 missing. 26.8%. Notable Generals: Maj. Gen. John Sedgwick, Brig. Gen. Alpheus S. Williams, Brig. Gen. Horatio Wright [flickr-gallery mode="photoset" photoset="72157625539616245"] . Index to All Monument Profiles: Connecticut at Gettysburg .
Cavalry Corps, AOP, Field Hospital
Monument Title: Cavalry Corps Hospitals of the Army of the Potomac About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? 1914. What is it made out of? Bronze. What size is it? Bronze plaque affixed to front of church. Who made it? Van Amringe Company (granite bases), Albert Russell & Sons Company (bronze tablets). Erected by the Gettysburg National Military Park Commission. What does it honor? Denotes the location of the field hospitals of the Cavalry Corps for the Union Army of the Potomac. How is it inscribed? The monument reads, ARMY OF THE POTOMAC MEDICAL DEPARTMENT FIELD HOSPITALS CAVALRY CORPS The hospitals of the First Division Cavalry Corps were located June 30th in this church and other nearby buildings and fell into the hands of the Confederates on the evening of July 1st. The wounded of the cavalry commands were …
Twelfth Corps, AOP, Field Hospital
Twelfth Army Corps Hospital About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? 1914. What is it made out of? Granite and bronze. What size is it? Rough-hewn monolith, 1’7?x3’6?, 5’6? high. Bronze tablets, 3? square, in shape of a Maltese cross mounted on slanted face of monolith. Who made it? Van Amringe Company (granite bases), Albert Russell & Sons Company (bronze tablets). Erected by the Gettysburg National Military Park Commission. What does it honor? The 12th Corps field hospitals were located on the George Bushman Farm. The house still stands, but the barn is modern. How is it inscribed? The monument reads, Army of the Potomac Medical Department Field Hospitals Twelfth Corps The Division Field Hospitals of the Twelfth Corps were located July 2nd at the Bushman House one hundred and sixty yards east. These hospitals cared for about 1200 …
Eleventh Corps, AOP, Field Hospital
Monument Title: Eleventh Corps of the Army of the Potomac About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? 1914. What is it made out of? Granite and bronze. What size is it? Rough-hewn monolith, 1’7?x3’6?, 5’6? high. Bronze tablets, 3? square, in shape of a Maltese cross mounted on slanted face of monolith. Who made it? Van Amringe Company (granite bases), Albert Russell & Sons Company (bronze tablets). Erected by the Gettysburg National Military Park Commission. What does it honor? The 11th Corps field hospital was located at the George Spangler Farm. This property was recently purchased by the Gettysburg Battlefield and is in the process of being rehabilitated. General Barlow was treated here, and General Armistead, mortally wounded in Pickett’s Charge, eventually died here. How is it inscribed? The monument reads, Army of the Potomac Medical Department Field Hospitals …
Sixth Corps, AOP, Field Hospital
Sixth Corps Field Hospital About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? 1914. What is it made out of? Granite and bronze. What size is it? Rough-hewn monolith, 1’7?x3’6?, 5’6? high. Bronze tablets, 3? square, in shape of a Maltese cross mounted on slanted face of monolith. Who made it? Van Amringe Company (granite bases), Albert Russell & Sons Company (bronze tablets). Erected by the Gettysburg National Military Park Commission. What does it honor? The Sixth Corps Field Hospital was located at the John Trostle Farm. The house and barn still stand. How is it inscribed? The monument reads, Army of the Potomac Medical Department Field Hospitals Sixth Corps The Division Field Hospitals of the Sixth Corps were established July 2nd near the Trostle House east of Rock Creek and two hundred yards southwest of this point. These Hospitals cared …
Fifth Corps, AOP, Field Hospital
Monument Title: Fifth Corps of the Army of the Potomac Field Hospitals About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? 1914. What is it made out of? Granite and bronze. What size is it? Rough-hewn monolith, 1’7?x3’6?, 5’6? high. Bronze tablets, 3? square, in shape of a Maltese cross mounted on slanted face of monolith. Who made it? Van Amringe Company (granite bases), Albert Russell & Sons Company (bronze tablets). Erected by the Gettysburg National Military Park Commission. What does it honor? The Fifth Corps Field Hospitals were located off the Taneytown Road, including at such sites as the Jacob Weikert Farm (where General Weed died and Lieutenant Hazlett was temporarily buried). The Lewis Bushman Farm became the main hospital site for the Fifth. The barn may be original, the house is not. This is the farm where Colonel Vincent …
Third Corps, AOP, Field Hospital
Field Hospitals of the Third Corps, Army of the Potomac About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? 1914. What is it made out of? Granite and bronze. What size is it? Rough-hewn monolith, 1’7?x3’6?, 5’6? high. Bronze tablets, 3? square, in shape of a Maltese cross mounted on slanted face of monolith. Who made it? Van Amringe Company (granite bases), Albert Russell & Sons Company (bronze tablets). Erected by the Gettysburg National Military Park Commission. What does it honor? The Third Corps Hospital was located on the Jacob Schwartz Farm. How is it inscribed? The monument reads, Army of the Potomac Medical Department Field Hospitals Third Corps The Division Field Hospitals of the Third Corps were located July 2nd in houses and barns along the Taneytown Road from the Schoolhouse Road to the Mill Road. During the night they …
Second Corps, AOP, Field Hospital
Monument Title: Second Corps Field Hospitals, Army of the Potomac. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? 1914. What is it made out of? Granite and bronze. What size is it? Rough-hewn monolith, 1’7?x3’6?, 5’6? high. Bronze tablets, 3? square, in shape of a Maltese cross mounted on slanted face of monolith. Who made it? Van Amringe Company (granite bases), Albert Russell & Sons Company (bronze tablets). Erected by the Gettysburg National Military Park Commission. What does it honor? The Second Corps field hospitals were located at the Jacob Schwartz farm. Over 400 soldiers died at this hospital, including many Confederate soldiers. The house is post-war; the 1817 barn was used extensively for surgery and still stands although it is in very poor condition. How is it inscribed? The monument reads, Army of the Potomac Medical Department Field Hospitals …
First Corps, AOP Field Hospital
Monument Title: First Corps Field Hospital, Army of the Potomac. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? 1914. What is it made out of? Granite and bronze. What size is it? Rough-hewn monolith, 1’7?x3’6?, 5’6? high. Bronze tablets, 3? square, in shape of a Maltese cross mounted on slanted face of monolith. Who made it? Van Amringe Company (granite bases), Albert Russell & Sons Company (bronze tablets). Erected by the Gettysburg National Military Park Commission. What does it honor? The First Corps field hospitals were located near this monument. The First Division hospital was located at Mark’s German Reformed Church. (The church that now stands there was built a few years after the battle). The Second Division used the Isaac Lightner primarily; the house still stands on the property. How is it inscribed? The monument reads, Army of the …
J. Weikert (Althoff) Farm Lane
Road Name: J. Weikert (Althoff) Farm Lane Named For: The local farmer who owned the lane. Location: The Valley of Death. Built: 1841. Altered: 1870. Designer: Unknown. Description: One-lane earthen drive to what was the J. Weikert Farm in 1863 (now the Althoff Farm). Runs north/south from Wheatfield Road to United States Avenue. The lane is 2020′ long and 20′ wide. After Civil War, lane extended North to access the Masonheimer Farm and the War Department’s United States Avenue.
Custer Avenue
Road Name: Custer Avenue Named For: General George Custer, commander of brigade of cavalry. Location: East Cavalry Battlefield. Built: 1908-1915. Altered: Unknown. Designer: E.B. Cope. Description: Grass lane that possesses crowning, side slopes &andside drain swales, but the clarity of these elements is eroding. Crown and slope area 16′ Wx 18 0LF, total width 60′, total length 215′. History: Part of the War Department’s overall park plan. A paper road South of Gregg Avenue built to provide access to monuments at end of avenue, commemorating Michigan participants in Cavalry Field engagement.
Slyder Lane
Road Name: Slyder Lane (Granite Farm Lane) Named For: John Slyder, local farmer. Location: Southern end of the battlefield. Built: 1852. Altered: 1936 (rehabilitation). Designer: Unknown. Description: Approximately 27′W x 0.318 mi L, constructed of packed earth & gravel. Provides access to Granite (Slyder) Farm from Emmitsburg Road to W and to 1st VT Cavalry monument and D-shaped field as well as woods at base of Big Round Top to the southeast. A trace portion exists into the wooded area. History: The current farm lane is little changed in orientation or composition from the period of the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. The Lane was utilized by various troops during the last two days of the battle. This lane was enclosed on both sides with stone and wooden fencing. On July 2, it formed the skirmish line of US Sharpshooters, …
Spangler Farm Lane
Road Name: Spangler Farm Lane Named For: Henry Spangler, the farmer who owned it. Location: Seminary Ridge. Built: 1820. Altered: Rehabbed in 2003. Designer: unknown. Description: 0.48 miles Lx25′W. Earthen road leading from Emmittsburg Road to the Spangler farm house and out buildings from West Confederate Avenue. Altered in 1976 to 22′W near the house. The 1868 Warren Map shows a road existed west of the Spangler House to Willoughby Road. History: The Spangler Lane provided access to the Spangler farm buildings from the Emmitsburg Road which were part of Gettysburg Battle of 2nd & 3rd day fighting. On the second day, skirmishes and sharpshooters were placed here and on the third day Dearing’s Artillery had it’s center located in the lane.
Benner’s Hill Avenue
Road Name: Benner’s Hill Avenue. Sometimes called Latimer’s Avenue. Named For: Maj. Joseph W. Latimer was the commander of Johnson’s Artillery battalion. Location: Benner’s Hill. Built: 1905. Altered: 1936. Designer: E.B. Cope. Description: Avenue measures 32′ R/W with 12′ paved area, total length 0.252 mi, including loop at the south end. Replaced dirt and gravel road that existed during Gettysburg Park Commission operation. History: Constructed by CCC to provide access to Benner’s Hill, scene of Latimer’s Battalion and area used by Confederates as starting point in attack on Culp’s Hill. Road was originally established by the Gettysburg Park Commission along the CSA artillery line. Notes: One of handful of roads named for a Confederate officer.
Ayres Avenue
Road Name: Ayres Avenue Named For: Gen. Romeyn B. Ayres, commander of division in the Fifth Corps. Location: The Wheatfield. Built: 1906. Altered: Unknown. Designer: E.B. Cope. Description: 0.303 miles long, 16′ wide, bituminous treated macadam with telford base. Connects Wheatfield Road with Sickles Avenue. History: Constructed by War Department to designate battle lines – here the position held by the Pennsylvania Reserves and US Regular Infantry. Located West of Little Round Top at edge of Wheatfield and through Rose Woods.
Granite Schoolhouse Lane
Road Name: Granite Schoolhouse Lane Named For: none. Location: Southern part of the battlefield. Built: 1800. Altered: 1934. Designer: Unknown. Description: Approximately 20′W paved roadway, 33′ R.O.W. Surfaced with asphalt; the original road was earthen. The orientation is the same as in 1863 except the eastern terminus shifted northward about 200′. Total length 0.820 mi. Macadamized by NPS early in the 20th Century. History: Road used by various Union troops during 3 day battle for troop, equipment and supply movement; it was only road on major battlefield to connect Baltimore Pike and Taneytown Road. Orientation is much as it was in 1863.
United States Avenue
Road Name: United States Avenue Named For: None. Location: Second/Third day battlefield. Built: 1895. Altered: 1934. Designer: E.B. Cope. Description: Avenue was originally 20′ wide with telford-based paving. In the 1930s, avenue was widened and partially realigned at the Trostle Buildings and repaved with bituminous asphalt. Currently measures approximately 36′ wide x 0.781 miles long. It begins at Emmitsburg Road and ends at Sedgwick/Hancock Avenue. History: Part of the War Department system of avenues designed and built to provide access to various areas of Battlefield. United States Avenue is within area of 3rd day Battle and is the first avenue built on the Union battle front by Federal Government.
Neill Avenue
Road Name: Neill Avenue Named For: Gen. Thomas Neill, commander of a brigade in the Sixth Corps. Location: Wolf Hill. Built: 1880-1896. Altered: Unknown. Designer: E.B. Cope. Description: Sodded avenue located 0.170 mi NE of Baltimore Pike, S of Rock Creek. Varies in width, 20′ at east section, 50′ at northwest section. Total 0.309 mi L, approx. East section in farm, w/ bovines traipsing through road. Enclosed by stone walls. History: Avenue includes monuments connected with engagements or troop movements associated with the 3rd Day Battle and Wolf Hill. Never completed; intended to ford creek and to connect with Colgrove Avenue. Notes: Also called the Lost Lane or Lost Avenue.
North Confederate Avenue
Road Name: North Confederate Avenue (sometimes called Ewell Avenue) Named For: None. Location: North of town. Built: 1902. Altered: 1935. Designer: E.B. Cope. Description: Avenue measures 0.356 miles long by 18′ wide. Constructed of bituminous treated macadam with telford base. Runs from Buford Avenue and Mummasburg Rd to Doubleday Avenue and Mummasburg Rd. Alignment was drastically changed to accommodate the Peace Light Memorial by NPS in 1935-1938. History: Constructed by War Department to mark position of Confederate artillery & infantry which attended Federal lines form Oak Ridge on night of July 1. Shows location of English Breech loading Whitworth cannons/rifles on July 3rd.
Pleasonton Avenue
Road Name: Pleasonton Avenue Named For: Gen. Alfred Pleasonton, commander of the Union Cavalry Corps. Location: Near the Union center. Built: 1896. Altered: 1936. Designer: E.B. Cope. Description: Originally a 16′ wide telford-based roadway that was widened and paved with bituminous asphalt in the 1930s. Currently measures 24′ wide x 0.307 mi. long. This is a connector road between Taneytown Road at east to Hancock Avenue at west. History: Part of the War Department system of avenues designed and built to provide access to various areas within Battlefield Park. Pleasonton Avenue is within area of 3rd Day Battlefield. Named after Gen. Alfred Pleasonton, commander during battle.
Sickles Avenue
Road Name: Sickles Avenue Named For: Gen. Daniel Sickles, commander of the Third Corps. Location: Southern end of the battlefield, including Devil’s Den and the Wheatfield. Built: 1886. Altered: 1895. Designer: E.B. Cope. Description: Avenue measures 0.954 miles long by 18′ wide. Constructed of bituminous treated macadam with telford base. Avenue split into 2 sections: starts south from Crawford and Warren Avenues and runs to Wheatfield Road. It then continues west of the 1st section, from the Wheatfield Road near Peach Orchard, northward to the Emmitsburg Road. History: Avenue was constructed by War Department to follow positions of Sickles’ command which extended from Devil’s Den to Peach Orchard and along Emmitsburg Road. Avenue is split into two sections. Section one extends from Devils Den to Wheatfield Road and Section two extends from the Wheatfield Road to the Emmitsburg Road.
Bushman Farm Lane
Road Name: Bushman Farm Lane Named For: Michael Bushman. Location: Near Seminary Ridge. Built: 1800 Altered: Rehabilitated in 2003. Designer: Unknown. Description: Packed earth and gravel farm lane, about 750′ long, 22′ wide. Originates at Biesecker Woods and Emmitsburg Road, it leads east to farm buildings and terminates at Bushman Woods southwest of Big Round Top. South Confederate Avenue cuts the southern end into 2 sections. The lane is part of Park horse trail. History: On July 2, 1863 Hood’s CS Division advanced across lane to attack the Union left at Devil’s Den & Round Tops. On July 3, various skirmishes occurred on or across the Lane. This lane, an old road that connected the Marsh Creek settlement with the Taneytown Road in the 18th century, was enclosed on both sides for much of its route by stone and wooden …
Sykes Avenue
Road Name: Sykes Avenue Named For: Union General George Sykes, commander of the Fifth Corps. Location: Little Round Top. Built: 1897. Altered: 1935. Designer: E.B. Cope. Description: Avenue measures 0.138 miles long by 20′ wide. Constructed of bituminous treated macadam with telford base. Altered portion includes 10′ wide by 600′ long dirt covered asphalt trace from woods S of Ave & ends at intersection of Sykes & Wheatfield Road. Realigned by NPS in 1935-38. History: Constructed by War Department to follow positions defended by 5th Corps under command of General Sykes. Located on Little Round Top & extends from Wheatfield Road to Warren Avenue. Constructed to make Little Round Top accessible to tourists. Notes: Sykes Avenue only permits one-way traffic heading north. There are gates near the terminus with the Wheatfield Road that are used to close the road to …
Cross, Brooke, and DeTrobriand Avenues
Road Name: Cross, Brooke, and DeTrobriand Avenues Named For: Colonel Edward Cross, commander of brigade in Hancock’s Corps; Colonel John Brooke, commander of brigade in Hancock’s Corps; and Colonel Philip DeTrobriand, commander of brigade in Sickles’ Corps. Location: The Wheatfield. Built: 1906. Altered: Unknown. Designer: E.B. Cope. Description: Avenues measure 0.787 miles long by 16′ wide. Constructed of bituminous treated macadam with telford base. Starting south in Rose Woods at Sickles and Ayres Avenues and loops back northwest to Sickles Avenue, at lower end of the Wheatfield. History: Constructed by the War Department. DeTrobriand Avenue extends along the stone wall and designates the position held by DeTrobriand’s troops on July 2. Brooke Avenue designates position where Brooke’s Brigade advanced on July 2. Cross Avenue designates area where Cross’ Brigade was engaged on July 2. Notes: This is one single road …
East Confederate Avenue
Road Name: East Confederate Avenue Named For: None. Location: Culp’s Hill. Built: 1899-1902. Altered: 1934, 1999. Designer: E.B. Cope. Description: Telford road system originally measured 20′Wx7241′LF, widened/covered with bituminous asphalt for motorized vehicles. Now approximately 24′Wx1.308 miles long. Connects Gettysburg Borough and former CS positions on Middle Street to Slocum Avenue; carriage turn-around still exists at Spangler’s Spring. History: Constructed by the War Department to provide access to park property and monuments associated with Confederate positions and movements during battle at Culp’s Hill and East Cemetery Hill. Notes: East Confederate Avenue is closed during inclement weather by a gate at its entrance near Middle Street.
Buford Avenue
Road Name: Buford Avenue Named For: Gen. John Buford, commander of a Union cavalry division. Location: North of town. Built: 1882. Altered: 1902, 2009 (repaved). Designer: E.B. Cope. Description: Avenue measures 0.63 miles and is 20′ wide. Constructed of bituminous treated macadam with telford base. Connects north portion of Reynolds Avenue with southwest end of North Confederate Avenue at the Mummasburg Road. History: Constructed by War Department for circulatory purposes and to mark the position of a portion of Buford’s command during 1st Day Engagement. Located northwest of Gettysburg on 1st Day Battlefield.
Humphreys Avenue
Road Name: Humphreys Avenue Named For: General Andrew A. Humphreys, commander of Division in Sickles’ Corps. Location: Cemetery Ridge. Built: 1915. Altered: 1936. Designer: E.B. Cope. Description: Land was acquired in 1896, but road was not built until 1915. Road is bituminous asphalt over telford subbase and measures approximately 36′ wide x 0.097 miles in length. Includes pull-off area for parking, added in conjunction with the comfort station construction. History: Part of the system of roads within Gettysburg Park designed and built to provide access to various sections of the Battlefield. Humpherys Avenue is within area of 3rd day Battlefield and provides access to the Pennsylvania Monument. One of the shortest roads at Gettysburg, this is the road that wraps behind the Pennsylvania Monument.
Slocum Avenue
Road Name: Slocum Avenue Named For: General Henry Slocum, commander of the XII Corps. Location: Culp’s Hill. Built: 1884, 1897. Altered: 1934. Designer: E.B. Cope. Description: Avenue was originally 20′ wide telford-based system, widened, route altered, and bituminous paved 1930s, approximately 24′ wide x 1.308 mi long. Begins at intersection Colgrove and East Confederate Avenues and extends to Baltimore Pike near Steven’s Knoll. Used by vehicles and pedestrians. History: Slocum Avenue, named after Major General Henry Slocum, weaves through Culp’s Hill area. It follows much of route laid out on Culp’s Hill by GBMA and encompasses most of the Hill’s monuments. Notes: Slocum Avenue is often referred to as North and South Slocum Avenue. North Slocum Avenue extends from the Baltimore Pike to the intersection with Williams and Geary Avenues. South Slocum Avenue runs from East Confederate Avenue and Spangler’s …
West Confederate Avenue
Road Name: West Confederate Avenue Named For: none. Location: Runs along Seminary Ridge. Built: 1894. Altered: 1950-1961. Designer: E.B. Cope. Description: Avenue measures 2.750 miles long by 20′ wide. Constructed of bituminous treated macadam with telford base. Runs in the north/south direction from Fairfield Road to Emmitsburg Road. The road continues beyond the Emmitsburg Road, becoming South Confederate Avenue. History: Section 1, 2, 3, and were constructed by War Dept through area where Confederate artillery and infantry were positioned on July 2-3, 1863. West Confederate Avenue is intersected by the Millerstown Road.
Crawford Avenue
Road Name: Crawford Avenue Named For: General Samuel W. Crawford, commander of the Pennsylvania Reserve Division. Location: The Valley of Death. Built: 1895. Altered: 1980. Designer: E.B. Cope. Description: Avenue measures 0.345 miles long by 18′ wide. Constructed of bituminous treated macadam with telford base. Runs N/S and connects the Wheatfield Road with Warren Avenue. Cattle guards were added at both ends of avenue when Little Round Top was converted to pasture use in 1980-1981. History: Constructed by the War Department through “Valley of Death,” where Crawford’s Pennsylvania Reserve Division was heavily engaged on July 2, 1863. From avenuem a clear view of Federal stronghold on summit of Little Round Top can be seen. Also provides access to Devil’s Den from Wheatfield Road. Notes: Crawford Avenue is closed during inclement weather by the NPS. It does not have a gate …
South Confederate Avenue
Road Name: South Confederate Avenue Named For: N/A Location: Built: 1894. Altered: 1930. Designer: E.B. Cope. Description: Avenue measures 1.793 miles long by 20′ wide. Constructed of bituminous treated macadam with telford base. Runs from Emmitsburg Road to Warren and Sykes Avenues. Various realignments in 1930′s to accommodate automotive traffic, leaving the road base in place as an archeological site in several places. History: Constructed by War Department through area where CS troops advanced to attack Round Tops on July 2. It crosses breastworks occupied by Law’s CS Brigade on July 3. It also extends through area where Farnsworth’s US Cavalry charged on July 3. This was the first avenue opened along the Confederate lines.
Reynolds Avenue
Road Name: Reynolds Avenue Named For: General John Reynolds, commander of the Left Wing of the Army of the Potomac. Location: North west of Town. Built: 1882. Altered: 1897; 1958; 2009 (repaved). Designer: E.B. Cope. Description: Avenue measures 0.977 miles long by 22′ wide. Constructed of bituminous treated macadam with telford base. West of Gettysburg, it extends from Fairfield Road crossing Chambersburg Pike. It ends at intersection of Buford and Wadsworth Avenues. The section between US30 and the Wadsworth statue was altered in the late 1950s. A new bridge was constructed over the railroad cut in 2009. History: Constructed by War Department to follow positions of 1st & 3rd Division of General Reynolds’ US 1st Corps during 1st Day’s Battle. Much of it follows the pre-existing GBMA avenue. Road was improved and extended by War Department, 1897-1898. Notes: Frequently referred …
Hancock Avenue
Road Name: Hancock Avenue Named For: General Winfield Scott Hancock, commander of the Second Corps. Location: Cemetery Ridge. Built: 1882. Altered: 1934 and 1961. Designer: E.B. Cope; road was originally laid out by the GBMA. Description: Avenue originally constructed of telford-based paving measuring 25′ wide. Widened & bituminous asphalt paved in 1934 to approximately 36′ wide x 1.237 mi long. Avenue begins at joining of United States Avenue and Sedgwick Avenue and loops to Cyclorama Drive. The road was altered with the construction of the Cyclorama parking lot. History: Part of the War Department system of avenues designed and built to provide access to various sections of Battlefield. Hancock Avenue loops through 3rd day Battlefield including High Water Mark of Rebellion. Follows original route laid out by GBMA. Notes: Hancock Avenue is often referred to as North and South Hancock …
Maj. Gen. John Reynolds (Portrait)
Maj. Gen. John Reynolds commanded the First Corps at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected 1871. Dedicated Aug. 31, 1872. What is it made out of? Sculpture: bronze; Base: granite. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. 10 ft. 5 in. x 4 ft. x 2 ft.; Base: 10 x 7 x 7 ft. Who made it? Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910, sculptor. Robert Wood & Company, founder. What does it depict? A standing portrait of General Reynolds holding a pair of binoculars in his proper right hand and resting his proper left hand on the handle of his sword. The sculpture rests atop a tall, square base adorned on the front with a shield bearing the stars and stripes. This monument was one of the first erected in memory to an officer, and was funded with …
John T. Weikert Farm (Francis Althoff Farm)
Farm Name: Weikert Farm. (Sometimes called the Francis Althoff Farm.) War Time Owner: John T. Weikert. Location: Off the Wheatfield Road in the Valley of Death Extant Buildings: House (1877-1880) and barn (1877-1890) both post-date the battle. About the Farm: The barn marks the environs of the Weikert Farm which figured prominently in struggle for Little Round Top/Devil’s Den area. Although the barn post-dates 1863 Battle, still falls within period of significance for park. It contributes to the integrity of the agricultural battlefield landscape by maintaining the historic spatial organization and cluster arrangement of the 1863 farmstead building complex. This post-1863 building serves as a placeholder for the building that was standing at the time of the battle. The house serves as a placeholder for the building that was standing at the time of the battle. Monument Details, Alternative Views, …
Wills Farm
Farm Name: Wills Farm. (Sometimes called the Winebrenner Farm.) War Time Owner: James Wills. Location: Buford Avenue Extant Buildings: The house was built in 1868. The barn dates to 1860. About the Farm: The house is a Greek Revival Style. Was the scene of first day’s fighting w/ occupation by CSA forces, used probably as CSA field hospital. Building post-dates 1863 Battle of Gettysburg but falls with period of significance for park. House occupies approximate site of original 18th Century settlement homestead that was extant at time of battle. Building contributes to historic spatial organization of farmstead, an organization that provided cover for Confederate infantry and artillery and became an obstacle to movement on July 1. This post-1863 building serves as placeholder for previous house extant at time of battle. The barn is located between Herr’s Ridge an McPherson’s Ridge …
The Brickyard (Coster Avenue)
Location: In town. Access Roads: Located off of Stratton Street near Stevens Street. Part of Auto Tour? No. Description: Located in a very hidden location in the middle of town, Coster Avenue is named for Colonel Charles Coster and marks the position of his brigade of the Eleventh Corps on the afternoon of July 1, 1863. At the time of the battle this area was farmland; adjacent to the area was a brickyard owned by Kuhn. Post-Civil War growth in the town eventually swallowed up everything except this small strip of land. The 80-foot long mural was dedicated on July 1, 1988 – the 125th anniversary of the battle. It was conceived and designed by Mark H. Dunkelman and painted by Rhode Island artist Johan Bjurman. It received restoration work in 2001. Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
The Thompson House
General Lee’s Headquarters Owner: Private museum; not owned by the National Park Service. During the battle, the house was owned by a widow, Mary Thompson. The museum operates as the General Lee’s Headquarters Museum. The house has long been used as a museum; in the Spring of 1922 the house was opened to the public as the Lee Museum by Mr. C. F. Daley. Location: Seminary Ridge, on the Chambersburg Pike, west of Gettysburg. Built: Dates to the early 19th century. Built circa 1833-1834. Description: The interior of the house burned in 1896, but the stone structure was preserved. This house is best known as General Lee’s headquarters. Although it is unclear whether Lee actually used the house, he did hold meetings here. Lee’s headquarters marker is located across the Thompson House at the newly replanted apple orchard. Monument Details, …
Wildlife of GNMP – Red Winged Black Birds
A series highlighting some of the wildlife of the Gettysburg Battlefield photographed there by the webmaster. Offering a variety of habitat ranging from mature forest to open pasture, the Gettysburg National Military Park is home to many species of animals including amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds. This post focuses on the park’s Red-winged Blackbirds. Red-winged Blackbirds (Agelaius phoeniceus) are abundant birds. The showy, glossy-black males have scarlet-and-yellow shoulder patches; the female is a subdued, streaky brown that could be mistook for a large sparrow. Male Red-winged Blackbirds do everything they can to get noticed, sitting on high perches and belting out their conk-la-ree! song all day long. In fact, the conk-la-ree sound is often the first harbinger of spring. Best Places to See Them: Red-winged black birds can be found all over the park in the summer. Look for them …
Wildlife of GNMP – Red Headed Woodpeckers
A series highlighting some of the wildlife of the Gettysburg Battlefield photographed there by the webmaster. Offering a variety of habitat ranging from mature forest to open pasture, the Gettysburg National Military Park is home to many species of animals including amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds. This post focuses on the park’s red headed woodpeckers. The Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) is a striking bird. An aggressive bird, they do not like to be spotted and if they catch you looking at them, they will take off quickly. Look for the bright red head and the black and white back. Best Places to See Them: Gettysburg boasts a large population of these often very elusive birds. The best place to see them in my experience is 1) The woods between the Tennessee Monument and the Virginia Monument; 2) the Loop near …
Wildlife of GNMP – White Tail Deer
A series highlighting some of the wildlife of the Gettysburg Battlefield photographed there by the webmaster. Offering a variety of habitat ranging from mature forest to open pasture, the Gettysburg National Military Park is home to many species of animals including amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds. This post focuses on the park’s White Tail Deer. The white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) is also known as the Virginia deer. They are very common throughout the military park. Best Places to See Them: Look for deer both in open fields and in the woods. I have seen them most frequently in the field of Pickett’s Charge in the winter and during the summer along Confederate Avenue. This doe was photographed near McMillian Woods on Seminary Ridge, West Confederate Avenue.
Wildlife of GNMP – Kestrels
A series highlighting some of the wildlife of the Gettysburg Battlefield photographed there by the webmaster. Offering a variety of habitat ranging from mature forest to open pasture, the Gettysburg National Military Park is home to many species of animals including amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds. This post focuses on the park’s American Kestrels. The American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) is a very colorful small falcon that is quite common. They sometimes engage in “hover-hunting” — the bird hovers, then drops on prey. Kestrels eat mainly small rodents on the battlefield. Best Places to See Them: Kestrels can be found all over the battlefield, but are most common along fence lines and in open fields. This American Kestrel male was photographed sitting on top of the 153rd Pennsylvania Monument on Barlow’s Knoll.
Wildlife of GNMP – Mockingbirds
A series highlighting some of the wildlife of the Gettysburg Battlefield photographed there by the webmaster. Offering a variety of habitat ranging from mature forest to open pasture, the Gettysburg National Military Park is home to many species of animals including amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds. This post focuses on the park’s Northern Mockingbirds. The Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) is a slender-bodied gray bird with a ton of personality. They sing almost endlessly and they don’t tend to be shy — you’re likely to not have to work to see these guys! Best Places to See Them: Mockingbirds are abundant on the battlefield. This bird was photographed on Little Round Top, but you can see mockingbirds virtually anywhere on the battlefield. They are more common in the open fields and like to perch on top of the park’s many monuments. …
Wildlife of GNMP – Cooper’s Hawks
A series highlighting some of the wildlife of the Gettysburg Battlefield photographed there by the webmaster. Offering a variety of habitat ranging from mature forest to open pasture, the Gettysburg National Military Park is home to many species of animals including amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds. This post focuses on the park’s Cooper’s Hawks. Agile and skillful fliers, Cooper’s Hawks mainly hunt birds. A medium sized hawk, Cooper’s Hawks are significantly smaller than the park’s much larger red-tail hawks. A very adaptable bird, Cooper’s hawks can be found everywhere from subdivisions to deep forests. Smaller and stealthier, they are harder to find, but keep your eyes open and you may be rewarded by getting to see this amazing hunter. In flight, Cooper’s use a flap-flap-glide flight style. You can also pick them out by their long tails in flight. Best …
Wildlife of GNMP – Red Tail Hawk
A series highlighting some of the wildlife of the Gettysburg Battlefield photographed there by the webmaster. Offering a variety of habitat ranging from mature forest to open pasture, the Gettysburg National Military Park is home to many species of animals including amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds. This post focuses on the park’s red tail hawks. The Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) is a bird of prey. They are probably the most common hawk found in North America and Gettysburg boasts a health population of red-tails. Red-tails can vary significantly in coloration. Females are about 25% larger than males. Best Places to See Them: Red-tails can be seen virtually anywhere in the Park, but some common locations include Reynolds Woods near the McPherson Barn (this bird was photographed on the McPherson Farm right on the edge of Reynolds Woods), the fields of …
Longstreet’s Headquarters
Location: South of town. Access Roads: West Confederate Avenue Part of Auto Tour? Yes, tour stop #8. Description: It was near this location on Warfield Ridge where General James Longstreet established his headquarters late on the afternoon of July 2. This was the site where Brig. General Joseph Kershaw’s brigade of South Carolina soldiers formed their ranks behind the stone wall that still borders the woods, with the Georgia brigade under Brig. General Paul Semmes 150 yards behind and also placed behind a stonewall. The most prominent monuments located in this area are the Georgia and South Carolina Monuments. A good view of President Eisenhower’s Farm is also available here. The Longstreet Observation Tower is located here as well. Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
Cemetery Ridge
Location: South of town. Access Roads: Hancock Avenue. Part of Auto Tour? Yes, tour stop 15. Description: Beginning on the southwest edge of Cemetery Hill, Cemetery Ridge runs southward approximately 1 1/2 miles to the Round Tops. Unlike Seminary Ridge, the gradual rise of Cemetery Ridge and better soil base allowed it to be farmed as pasture and planted in crops. Because it was the main line where the Union army stood on July 2 and 3, a great many monuments are located on Cemetery Ridge, the most prominent being that of the state of Pennsylvania. Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
Little Round Top
Location: South of town. Access Roads: Sykes Avenue. Part of Auto Tour? Yes, tour stop 10. Description: This rocky hill at the southern end of Cemetery Ridge is a key feature of the battlefield and one of the most heavily visited sites in the park. Unlike the thickly wooded Big Round Top, this smaller hill had been partially cleared of trees a year or more prior to the battle. Swift action by Brigadier General Gouverneur K. Warren, Chief Engineer for the Union army, help to save this key position. Many prominent monuments are located here, including the monument to the famous 20th Maine, the 44th New York “Castle,” and General Warren’s monument, a favorite to shoot at sunset for many. Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
Big Round Top
Location: South of town. Access Roads: South Confederate Avenue. Part of Auto Tour? No. Description: A steep, crumbling quarter mile path winds to the top of Big Round Top. Heavily wooded, it did not figure prominently into the fighting. Several Union monuments are located near the crest and at the base of the hill. Big Round Top is the highest point in Adams County, Pennsylvania. A War Department observation tower was located at the crest of Big Round Top; it was moved around 1960 due to lack of use by the National Park Service. Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
Wolf Hill
Location: East of town. Access Roads: None. Part of Auto Tour? No. Description: The far right of the Union army, Wolf Hill is accessible only by an old guide path. Several monuments to the regiments in Brigadier General Thomas H. Neill’s Brigade of the 2nd Division of the Union 6th Corps are located on Wolf’s Hill; they were placed here to protect the Federal right flank. Wolf Hill, and the “Lost Avenue” (also known as Neill Avenue) are among the most pristine parts of the Gettysburg battlefield due to their out of the way location and lack of any major public access route. This is probably the most seldom visited area of the entire battlefield. Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
Spangler Woods
Location: South of town. Access Roads: West Confederate Avenue Part of Auto Tour? Part of Seminary Ridge included with tour stop 6. Description: Located near the center of Seminary Ridge, Spangler Woods, named for the nearby Spangler Farm, is located between McMillian Woods and Pitzer’s Woods near the Millerstown Road. Prominent monuments here include the Virginia Monument, one of the largest southern monuments in the park and features a heroic-size equestrian statue of General Lee atop Traveller, his favorite mount. This location for the monument (sometimes called the Point of Woods), overlooking the fields of Pickett’s Charge, was selected because it was here that General Lee witnessed the disastrous charge. Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
The Field of Pickett’s Charge
Location: South of Town. Access Roads: West Confederate Avenue, Emmitsburg Road, Hancock Avenue. Part of Auto Tour? Yes; tour stop 19. Description: The fields between Cemetery Ridge and Seminary Ridge north of the Millerstown Road are where “Pickett’s Charge,” the last Confederate attack of the battle, occurred. Almost one mile of open ground lay between Seminary Ridge and Cemetery Ridge. The trail across these fields begins at Spangler Woods near the Virginia Monument and takes visitors across the mile of open, undulating field, across the Emmitsburg Road and up to the Angle, the central piece of contested ground. Many prominent monuments are located on Cemetery Ridge; in the middle of the field the most prominent landmark is the bright red Codori house and barn. Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
East Cavalry Battlefield
Location: East of town. Access Roads: Hanover Road; access off of US 30 as well. Part of Auto Tour? Yes, tour stop #22. Description: Located about three miles east of Gettysburg, East Cavalry Field was the sight of heavy fighting between Union and Confederate cavalry forces on July 3, 1863. Cress Ridge is the ridge that runs north-south and sits on the western part of East Cavalry Field. A two-way park avenue runs through the field. The Rummel Farm was the site of much of the fighting. Many cavalry monuments are located here. Most prominent among these monuments is the Michigan Cavalry Monument and the Gregg Cavalry Shaft (also known as the Cavalry Field Monument). Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
McMillian Woods
Location: South of town. Access Roads: West Confederate Avenue. Part of Auto Tour? Yes, tour stop #6. Description: Seminary Ridge was the primary Confederate position west of Gettysburg for the final two days of the battle. McMillan Woods is located on the northern end of Seminary Ridge, south of the Fairfield Road. The ridge then runs southward to the Millerstown Road where it becomes Warfield Ridge. It was from this location on July 3, that Confederates commanded by Generals Pettigrew and Trimble stepped off to participate in the attack on the Union center. Major monuments in the area include the Tennessee Monument and the North Carolina Monument. There are several batteries represented by cannons of Hill’s corps located here as well. Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
Upper Culp’s Hill
Location: East of town. Access Roads: Slocum Avenue winds through Culp’s Hill. You can access the upper part of Culp’s Hill from either East Confederate Avenue or the Baltimore Pike. Part of Auto Tour? Yes, tour stop 16. Description: A substantial hill with heavily wooded slopes, Culp’s Hill (named for farmer Henry Culp) was a perfect anchor for the Union right flank at Gettysburg, and became known as the point of the famous “fishhook.” Culp’s Hill figured into the fighting on the evening of July 2 and the morning of July 3. There are many monuments on Culp’s Hill, including the large monument to the 150th New York near the summit and a bronze portrait of Brig. Gen. George S. Greene. A 60-foot tall War Department tower stands on the summit of the hill, affording wonderful views of the town …
National Cemetery
Location: South of town. Access Roads: Baltimore Pike and Taneytown Road entrances. Part of Auto Tour? No. Description: The Gettysburg National Cemetery was established shortly after the battle as a final resting place for Union soldiers killed during the battle. Located on West Cemetery Hill next to Evergreen Cemetery (which had been established in 1850s), the National Cemetery features several Union monuments honoring artillery units that were posted here. The highlight is the Soldiers National Monument in the center of the cemetery. Another prominent monument is the New York State Monument. The newer Masonic Monument is located in the annex. There is also a monument to General John Reynolds located near the Baltimore Pike entrance. The speaker’s platform where Lincoln gave the Gettysburg address is located near the Taneytown Road entrance. Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
Trostle Farm and Plum Run Line
Location: South of town. Access Roads: United States Avenue. Part of Auto Tour? Yes, tour stop 14. Description: Just west of a narrow, slow moving stream called Plum Run is the Abraham Trostle Farm. Trostle owned most of the land bordering Plum Run to the east, the Emmitsburg Road to the west, and Wheatfield Road to the south, the two roads along which General Sickles had formed his Third Corps on the afternoon of July 2, 1863. This area was where the Plum Run artillery line was formed which helped repulse the Confederate assaults late on the afternoon of July 2. Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
Ziegler’s Grove
Location: South of town. Access Roads: North Hancock Avenue. Part of Auto Tour? Yes, tour stop 21. Description: This small grove of oak, hickory and chestnut trees on the northern end of Cemetery Ridge marked the general positions held by General Alexander Hays’ Division of the Union Second Corps. Near the grove is the Brian farm and farm buildings, including the small farm house used by General Hays for his headquarters. There are many Union monuments located in this area, including a bronze portrait of General Hays. The old National Park Visitor Center was located here but has been removed; pending a possible court battle, the old Cyclorama still stands here, marring the historic landscape and inhibiting restoration efforts. Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
Excelsior Field
Location: South of town. Access Roads: Sickles Avenue provides access through the field from the Wheatfield Road. Part of Auto Tour? No. Description: Excelsior Field, marked with an iron War Department tablet, is the name of the open grassy field located between the Emmitsburg Road, Trostle farm, Peach Orchard, and the Wheatfield Road. It is so named for the fact that the New York Excelsior Brigade (Colonel William Brewster commanding) monument is located here. Other monuments in the area include the 7th New Jersey and New Jersey Artillery Battery B. Excelsior Field is obviously a post-battle name for this area. Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
The Angle
Location: South of town. Access Roads: Hancock Avenue. Part of Auto Tour? Yes. Tour stop 20. Description: “The Angle” is named for the stone fence that bends to the west and then southward to border the small pasture where the original trees that formed the “copse of trees” stood. This area is also sometimes referred to as the High Water Mark. Many Unions monuments are located at this prominent central location, including the memorial where General Armistead fell and the High Water Mark Monument. It was behind this stonewall that Union troops who repulsed “Pickett’s Charge” were positioned during the battle. Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
Pitzer’s Woods
Location: South of town. Access Roads: West Confederate Avenue. Part of Auto Tour? Yes. Tour stop #7. Description: Named for Samuel Pitzer, a local farmer, this stand of woods stands at the southern end of Seminary Ridge near where Seminary Ridge terminates at the Millerstown Road and becomes known as Warfield Ridge (the southern most end of Seminary Ridge). These woods bore no significance at all to the Gettysburg landscape until certain events took place here on July 2 when they became a staging area for McLaws’ Division of Longstreet’s First Corps. Many monuments are located on this portion of the field, including the monument to General Longstreet and the Mississippi and Louisiana State memorials. Excellent views are available of the Union lines at the Peach Orchard and along Cemetery Ridge. Berdan Avenue and several Union monuments marking advanced positions …
Oak Ridge
Location: West of town. Access Roads: Doubleday Avenue; intersects with the Mummasburg Road. Part of Auto Tour? Yes. Tour stop number four. Description: Oak Ridge, a northward extension of Seminary Ridge, is capped by Oak Hill. Union troops from General John C. Robinson’s Division of the First Corps were aligned on this ridge on the afternoon of July 1. Prominent monuments on the Ridge include the monuments of Paul’s and Baxter’s Brigade (including the impressive red and white granite tower of the 83rd New York, the 11th Pennsylvania, and the colorbearer of the 13th Massachusetts) and the bronze statue to General Robinson (who was known as the hairiest general in the Army of the Potomac!). The Oak Ridge tower, reduced in height from its original 75 feet, is also located on Oak Ridge. The McLean Farm with its distinctive red …
Stevens Knoll
Location: East of town. Access Roads: Slocum Avenue. Wainwright Avenue intersects near here. Part of Auto Tour? No. Description: Southeast of Gettysburg, the high ground of Culp’s Hill and Cemetery Hill are connected by a low ridge. The knoll here is known as Steven’s Knoll after the Maine artillery officer, Captain Greenleaf T. Stevens, who’s cannons were placed here. (Prior to the battle this area was known as McKnight’s Hill after a local farmer.) In addition to the monument to Steven’s Battery E, 5th Maine, the large equestrian monument of General Slocum is the most impressive part of the knoll. Very good views are available here of East Cemetery Hill. Menchey Spring is also located nearby. Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
South Cavalry Battlefield
Location: South of town. Access Roads: The Emmitsburg Road and South Confederate Avenue. Part of Auto Tour? No. Description: The South Cavalry Field is located on both sides of the Emmitsburg Road south of its intersection with Confederate Avenue. Bushman Hill is located off of South Confederate Avenue and the monuments on it can be accessed through small footpaths and horse trails. Additional monuments related to the cavalry fighting on the south end of the battlefield are located near the Slyder Farm. (View a map of the South Cavalry battlefield on the CWPT website.)
The Loop
Location: South of town. Access Roads: Sickles Avenue. Part of Auto Tour? No tour stop, but the Wheatfield is part of the auto-tour and is stop number 12. Description: During the battle, this area was known as “The Stony Hill.” It is presently known as the Loop because Sickles Avenue “loops” around the Wheatfield. The area took the name “The Loop” probably when the road was installed here in the late 19th and early 20th century. There are many monuments located in this area that was the scene of intense fighting on the afternoon of July 2. Probably the most prominent of these monuments is the large Celtic cross of the New York elements of the famous Irish Brigade. The Rose Farm is located nearby. Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
Warfield Ridge
Location: South of town. Access Roads: South Confederate Avenue from the Emmitsburg Road. Part of Auto Tour? Yes. Tour stop #9. Description: Warfield Ridge is the name sometimes given to the southern extension of Seminary Ridge south of Pitzer Woods and the Millerstown Road. Warfield was an African American farmer who’s farm is located just north of the Millerstown Road (it has been modernized and lost most of its 19th century character). The gentle ridge veers off in a southeast direction where it is intersected by the Emmitsburg Road. At the time of the battle, Warfield Ridge was heavily wooded. The area’s significance is as a staging area for troops of Longstreet’s Corps (specifically Hood’s Division) prior to their attacks on the Round Tops and Devil’s Den on the afternoon of July 2. Excellent views are available of the Union …
The Railroad Cut
Location: West of town. Access Roads: North Reynolds Avenue from the Chambersburg Pike (US 30). Part of Auto Tour? Yes. Tour stop #2. Description: Located north of the McPherson Farm and the Chambersburg Pike, the Railroad Cut was an excavated railroad bed that was complete except for the placement of stone, ties and rails. The cut ran west from Gettysburg and cut through Seminary and McPherson’s Ridges, and proved to be both a helpful and hazardous obstacle for both sides. The Railroad Cut is best known for the fighting that took place between Federal troops including the 6th Wisconsin, 95th New York, and 147th New York and the Mississippi troops of Davis’ Brigade. It was here that the flag of the 2nd Mississippi was captured. Currently, the railroad cut is an active railroad for the Western Maryland Lines; extreme caution …
Barlow’s Knoll
Location: North of town. Access Roads: Howard Avenue provides access to Barlow’s Knoll which is located between the Carlisle and the Harrisburg Road. Part of Auto Tour? Yes; tour stop #5. Description: Known during the battle as Blocher’s Knoll, the knoll was named after the battle for General Francis C. Barlow’s who seized it in hopes of preventing the Confederates from taking it first for use as an artillery position. The top of the knoll was clear (indeed making it a good platform for artillery), but it sloped down towards Rock Creek on the northern side which was wooded. By pushing out to seize the knoll, Barlow exposed his division which was later driven back from the field. Today the knoll features the Alms House Cemetery, a bronze portrait of Barlow, and several monuments, including that of the 153rd Pennsylvania …
West McPherson Ridge
Location: West of town on US 30 (Chambersburg Pike) Access Roads: Stone Avenue (also known as Meredith Avenue) runs along West McPherson Ridge. Part of Auto Tour? No. Description: The western arm of McPherson Ridge, the most prominent feature is the McPherson Barn. The monuments to Reynolds and Buford are also located nearby. The Iron Brigade made its epic stand against Heth’s Division on Western McPherson Ridge and in the woods that became known as “Reynolds’ Woods” after the battle. Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
East McPherson Ridge
Location: West of Town. Access Roads: Reynolds Avenue runs along the length of East McPherson Ridge. Part of Auto Tour? Yes. Tour stop #1. It provides an excellent view of West McPherson Ridge and the McPherson Farm as well. Description: McPherson Ridge forms two parallel ridges. Eastern McPherson Ridge is located closer to town and Seminary / Oak Ridge. Most of the First Corps battle monuments are located on this ridge. Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
Munshower’s Knoll
Location: South of town. Access Roads: Sedgwick Avenue. Located near the intersection of Sedgwick Avenue and the Wheatfield Road. Part of Auto Tour? No. Description: Munshowser’s Knoll is the rise next to Little Round Top that overlooks the Althoff Farm and the Valley of Death. General Sedgwick’s monument is located on the knoll as well as several other monuments related to the Sixth Corps. This was a good artillery location, but artillery placement was limited by the knoll’s relatively small size. The knoll is named for local farmer John Munshower. Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
Pardee Field
Location: East of town. Access Roads: Geary Avenue connects to Slocum Avenue and runs through Pardee Field. Part of Auto Tour? No. Description: Located on lower Culp’s Hill, Pardee field was an open field lined by stonewalls. It was a contested part of the field. The field is named for Ario Pardee, commander of the 147th Pennsylvania which fought here. In addition to being lined by Union monuments, the Confederate 1st Maryland Monument and advanced position marker are located near Pardee Field. This is an area that has been recently cleared of post-battle tree growth by the National Park Service. Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
The Plain
Location: North of town. Access Roads: East and West Howard Avenues. Part of Auto Tour? Yes. Part of Tour Stop Five (Barlow’s Knoll). Description: Known as the Plain, this area between Oak Ridge and the rise at Barlow’s Knoll near Rock Creek is mainly featureless. It is here the Union Eleventh Army Corps fought on July 1. The Plain is located between Oak Ridge and Gettysburg College. Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
East Cemetery Hill
Location: South and east of town. Access Roads: The busy Baltimore Pike bisects Cemetery Hill. Wainwright Avenue, known as the Brickyard Lane during the battle, runs along the bottom of East Cemetery Hill. Part of Auto Tour? Yes. Tour stop 18. Description: Known prior to the battle as Raffensberger’s Hill, Cemetery Hill is one of the premier landmarks of the battlefield. It is situated on the southern edge of Gettysburg overlooking the town and immediate area south of it. In 1858, it became known as Cemetery Hill when Evergreen Cemetery was established on the western side. This area featured prominently in the fighting on July 1 and July 2, serving as a rallying point for the Union troops on July 1 in particular. The hill is divided by the Baltimore Pike into East and West Cemetery Hills. The equestrian monuments …
Spangler’s Spring
Location: East of town. Access Roads: East Confederate Avenue, Geary Avenue, South Slocum Avenue, and Colgrove Avenue all intersect near Spangler’s Spring. Part of Auto Tour? Yes; tour stop #17. Description: A natural spring that flows at the southern end of Culp’s Hill, Spangler’s Spring is one of the battlefield’s most prominent landmarks and was a popular spot even prior to the battle. Legends abounded soon after the battle that temporary truces were called between the sides so that men from both armies could fill their cups and canteens from this spring. The fame of Spangler’s Spring and its legend eventually led to damage from so many visitors who trampled its banks and destroyed the stone covers. To preserve the spring, in 1895 the United States War Department constructed a permanent stone and concrete cover over it, with a small …
Oak Hill
Location: North of town. Access Roads: Buford Avenue and North Confederate Avenue. Part of Auto Tour? Yes. Tour stop #3. Description: Oak Hill’s most prominent feature today is the Eternal Peace Monument. Oak Hill was an important position for the Confederates on July 1st. Oak Hill is the terminus of Oak Ridge, a northward extension of Seminary Ridge. This area served as a Confederate artillery position. The McLean farm is the most prominent building in this area. Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
Benner’s Hill
Location: East of town. Access Roads: There is a park service cul-de-sac that is accessible off of the Hanover Road. Part of Auto Tour? No. But the land is part of the park. Description: Benner’s Hill is located approximately a quarter mile outside of Gettysburg. This hill served as an artillery position for Latimer’s and Nelson’s battalions. The guns here fired against East Cemetery Hill. Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
The Peach Orchard
Location: South of Gettysburg on the Second Day battlefield. Access Roads: The Wheatfield Road. Birney Avenue wraps around the Peach Orchard and links up to the Emmitsburg Road. Part of Auto Tour? Yes, tour stop 13. Description: Owned by Joseph Sherfy, this Peach Orchard formed the salient of Sickles’ advanced line. Mr. Sherfy maintained a substantial orchard of peach and apple trees and operated a small fruit canning business from his home. The Peach Orchard’s location on high ground near the Emmitsburg Road is what attracted General Sickles to it as an artillery position. Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
The Wheatfield
Location: South of town; part of the Second Day battlefield. Access Roads: The Wheatfield is bounded by the Wheatfield Road, Ayres Avenue, Brooke Avenue, and it is intersected by Sickles Avenue. Part of Auto Tour? Yes. Tour Stop #12. Description: There were many wheatfields on the battlefield, but only Mr. Rose’s 19 acres of wheat became known as the Wheatfield. This area was the scene of multiple charges and counter-charges and changed hands several times. This area of the battlefield is filled with monuments because so many units were sucked into the vortex of fighting that occurred here on the afternoon and evening of July 2, 1863. Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
The Valley of Death
Location: South of town on the Second Day battlefield. Access Roads: Crawford Avenue runs along the base of Little Round Top to Devil’s Den. The Wheatfield Road runs down Little Round Top and towards the Wheatfield. Part of Auto Tour? Not a stop on the auto tour, but the tour takes the visitor through the Valley. Description: After the battle, the Plum Run Valley was referred to as the “Valley of Death.” Plum Run, sometimes referred to as “Bloody Run” is a small rock choked stream. The Valley of Death is the area between Little Round Top, Devil’s Den, and the Wheatfield and includes the Althoff (J. Weikert Farm). Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
Devil’s Den
Location: South of town on the Second Day battlefield. Access Roads: Sickles Avenue is the main thoroughfare through Devil’s Den which can be accessed via Crawford Avenue or Warren Avenue. Part of Auto Tour? Yes. Tour stop #11. Description: Devil’s Den is the nickname for a terrain feature south of Gettysburg, that was the site of fierce fighting at the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War. Featuring giant diabase boulders, Devil’s Den is a rocky expanse of shrubs and scrub trees and is located on the southernmost part of Houck’s Ridge, directly west of Little Round Top across the Plum Run Valley. The central feature of Devil’s Den is an outcropping of massive boulders. Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
The Dobbin House
Owner: Privately owned; the Dobbin House is run as a restaurant and tavern. Location: Taneytown Road (89 Steinwehr Avenue). Built: 1776 by the Reverend Alexander Dobbin. Dobbin built the house for use as a dwelling and as a Classical School. Description: Stone building maintains much of its historic character. Its native stone walls, seven fireplaces, and hand carved woodwork have been painstakingly restored to their original beauty and character, with interior decor in the traditional eighteenth century manner. It is the oldest building in Gettysburg.
Cashtown Inn
Owner: Privately owned. The Cashtown is still used as an inn and tavern. Location: Cashtown on Old U.S. 30 (Cashtown Pike) Built: 1797. It was probably constructed by Peter Mark. Henry Mickley bought the building in 1854, and his son Jacob Mickley ran the establishment during the Civil War. Description: Located along the old Lincoln Highway or Chambersburg Pike in the town of Cashtown several miles west of Gettysburg, the brick Cashtown Inn served as a meeting place for Generals Lee and Hill on July 1. Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
Red Patch
Owner: Private Residence. Location: Seminary Ridge along West Confederate Avenue. Built: Post-war. Description: “Red Patch” was the summer home of Bvt. Brig. Gen. Charles Collis. Although Colonel Collis was not with his regiment (the 114th Pennsylvania which fought at the Peach Orchard) at Gettysburg, he loved the area and decided to construct his summer home here. The name “Red Patch” comes from the symbol of the 1st Division of the 3rd Army Corps. Collis was buried in the National Cemetery under a separate monument featured here.
Rogers Farm
Farm Name: Rogers Farm War Time Owner: Peter and Susan Rogers. Location: Emmitsburg Road. Extant Buildings: None. About the Farm: As indicated by the circa 1896 plaque, the house was present on this site during the Battle but removed after the Civil War. The original house was of log construction and was torn down in the 1880s. A second house is seen in post-war reunion photos but was later removed. The 1st Massachusetts monument is prominently located on the site of the Rogers farm.
Schultz House
Alternative Name: Haupt’s Academy Owner: Private residence. Not owned by the NPS. Location: Seminary Ridge near intersection of West Confederate Avenue and the Fairfield Road. Built: Pre-dates the battle. Description: House located at this spot was part of Confederate battle lines July 1-4, 1863. It was sacked and used for hospital purposes. Due to the house’s height, it attracted artillery fire and scars are still visible on it. The current house is not owned by National Park Service.
McMillian House
Owner: Privately owned. Wartime Owner: David McMillian. He was a farmer. Location: West Confederate Avenue. Description: White house, since expanded and extensively changed, nevertheless stood in this spot during the battle. It would have been within the Confederate battle lines on day two and three. The twenty acre apple orchard notheast of the house, presently being restored by the National Park Service, was the largest orchard on the battlefield. This area was an important artillery platform.
The Krauth House
Owner: Lutheran Theological Seminary. Location: Seminary Ridge. Built: 1834. Description: One of the Seminary’s original buildings, it was constructed soon after the Old Dorm. It was a faculty home, first occupied in 1839. Between 1850 and 1865 the house was occupied by Dr. Charles Philip Krauth and his family. On the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg Krauth House was the very center of the Union line and, later that day, was on the northern edge of the Confederate line. The house was also utilized as a field hospital by both armies. The house is currently used as student housing.
The Old Dorm
Alternative Names: Schmucker Hall after Samuel Simon Schmucker, founder. During the battle it was known as the Edifice. Owner: Lutheran Theological Seminary. It is rented for $1 a year to the Adams County Historical Society. Location: Seminary Ridge Built: 1831. Description: Brick building is topped by a cupola that rises five stories. On August 18, 1913, the cupola was struck by lightning, but the structure was saved. It was the battle’s first field hospital, taking in both Union and Confederate wounded on July 1. The structure continued to harbor wounded till the middle of September. Today it houses the massive collection of the Adams County Historical Society. Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
Evergreen Cemetery Gatehouse
Owner: Evergreen Cemetery, a privately owned community cemetery. Location: Cemetery Hill on the Baltimore Pike. Built: The fall of 1855; cornerstone was laid on September 1, 1855. The cemetery was established in 1854. Designer: George and Henry Chritzman. Stephen Button from Philadelphia was the architect. Description: Red brick building that served as the home of the Cemetery caretaker. During the battle, Peter and Elizabeth Thorn were the residents. Peter was a member of the 138th Pennsylvania during the Civil War, so care of the cemetery fell to his wife Elizabeth. Both are buried in Evergreen Cemetery. From 1868 to 1885 additions were made to the north side, changing the gatehouse’s appearance from the photos taken immediately after the battle. Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
Culp’s Hill Observation Tower
Alternative Names: None, although General Greene’s statue is located nearby so maybe we should name it for him. :) Location: Summit of Culp’s Hill. Built: 1895 Height: 60 feet. Designer: Colonel E.B. Cope. Victory Iron Works of Cleveland, Ohio contributed the steel. Description: One of 3 towers erected by Park Commission still extant today; there were originally five that were built by the War Department between 1895-1896. Erected to “afford observer a complete & satisfactory view of entire scene of great battle and enable him to get a consistent & accurate idea of it as a whole.” Of the three original towers, this one at 60 feet in height was one of the shortest. Pier foundation with steps with 90 degree-change with landings winding to top. Steel platform, hop roof. Located at summit of Culp’s Hill, scene of conflict on …
Oak Ridge Observation Tower
Alternative Names: Robinson Tower Location: Doubleday Avenue near intersection with the Mummasburg Road. Built: 1895 Height: 23 feet. Designer: Colonel E.B. Cope. Victory Iron Works of Cleveland, Ohio contributed the steel. Description: One of 3 towers erected by Park Commission still extant today; there were originally five that were built by the War Department between 1895-1896. Erected to “afford observer a complete & satisfactory view of entire scene of great battle and enable him to get a consistent & accurate idea of it as a whole.” This steel tower is twenty-three foot high. It is twenty-two feet square at the railing of the observation platform and twenty-five foot square at the base. It has stone and concrete pier foundations. The tower has been significantly lowered from its original seventy-five feet by the National Park Service and no longer has a …
Confederate Avenue Observation Tower
Alternative Names: Longstreet Tower, Eisenhower Tower Location: West Confederate Avenue south of the Millerstown Road intersection. Built: 1895. Height: 75 feet. Designer: Colonel E.B. Cope. Victory Iron Works of Cleveland, Ohio contributed the steel. Description: One of 3 towers erected by Park Commission still extant today; there were originally five that were built by the War Department between 1895-1896. Erected to “afford observer a complete & satisfactory view of entire scene of great battle and enable him to get a consistent & accurate idea of it as a whole.” This steel tower is seventy-five feet high. It is sixteen foot square at the railing of the observation platform and twenty-five foot square at the base. It has pier foundations, a steel platform, and a hip roof. Steps 90 degree-change with landings winding to top. Many ornamental details were eliminated by …
The Rummel Farm
Farm Name: Rummel Farm War Time Owner: George Rummel Location: East Cavalry Battlefield. Extant Buildings: House and Barn. Built: The present stone house was built in 1870. About the Farm: Both sides claimed to have held the Rummel farm which was located on the East Cavalry battlefield and changed hands multiple time during the battle on the afternoon July 3. The farm is privately owned by the Hoffmans who maintain its historic character.
The Lady Farm
Farm Name: The Lady Farm War Time Owner: Daniel Lady Location: Hanover Road near Benner’s Hill. Extant Buildings: House and Barn. Built: The barn was built in 1842. The house dates to circa 1820. About the Farm: The farm was occupied by Southern forces on July 1, 1863, and served as a Confederate staging area for the remainder of the battle. In addition, the farm served as a hospital for the wounded of both sides; several burials were recorded on the property. Bloodstains still mark the floors of the house. The barn was built in 1842 and is of the Swisser-style. The farm, located in Straban Township outside the National Park proper, now serves as the home of the Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Association which purchased the property in 1996 and has lovingly restored it. Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual …
The McLean Farm
Farm Name: McLean Farm War Time Owner: Moses McLean Location: Oak Hill off of the Mummasburg Road. Extant Buildings: House and Barn. Built: House was built in 1820 and completed in 1830. The barn was built in 1850 and completed in 1854. About the Farm: The house is located on the lower eastern slope of Oak Hill and was thus a landmark on the battlefield of the first day (July 1). Union skirmishers from the Eleventh Corps reached the position of the house and barn but were overrun and captured by soldiers of Rodes’ Confederate Division. Thereafter, the house was in possession of the Confederates until they retreated from the battlefield on July 5. It is likely that the house was used as a temporary aid station for wounded Union prisoners and Confederates throughout the battle. The interior of the …
The Snyder Farm
Farm Name: Snyder House War Time Owner: Philip Snyder Location: West Confederate Avenue and Emmitsburg Road Extant Buildings: Just the house remains. It is not occupied. Built: 1831. About the Farm: The position of the house within the Confederate battle lines Warfield Ridge made its use as a headquarters by officers of McLaws’ and Hood’s Divisions likely; at least one brigade commander recollected using the building for those purposes. Most of the interior fabric of the house was replaced or reconstructed by NPS in early 1970s when the original first floor was removed and replaced with nonhistoric fabric. It was rehabilitated to its 1890s appearance in 1991-1992. Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
The Spangler Farm
Farm Name: The Spangler Farm (one of many in the area) War Time Owner: Henry Spangler Location: Emmitsburg Road / West Confederate Avenue Extant Buildings: House, Barn, Summer Kitchen, Wood Shed Built: House was built in 1820; barn is a reconstruction of the original that burned during the battle, and it dates to 1935. About the Farm: The house is architecturally significant through use of log plank, stone, brick, & board & batten, executed in vernacular style. It is also historically significant to Battle, because it is sited 250 yards forward of the Confederate Seminary Ridge line and the forming line of Pickett’s charge. The building is located on the reverse slope of the Emmitsburg Road Ridge and was incorporated into the battle line of Pickett’s Division prior to its attack against Union lines on July 3. Although the barn …
The Wentz Farm
Farm Name: Wentz Farm (site) War Time Owner: John Wentz. Wentz’s son served in Lieutenant Osmand B. Taylor’s Confederate artillery battery. Taylor’s battery was deployed nearby. The son survived the War. Location: Emmitsburg Road near the Peach Orchard. Extant Buildings: None. Only the house foundation remains. Built: The house was built in 1800. About the Farm: Remains of Battlefield farm house, a log farmhouse circa 1800. Served as shelter to 21 wounded soldiers of 2nd New Hampshire from July 2 when their unit was engaged in the vicinity of the Wentz building, until discovered by their Colonel on July 4. The original house was torn down by subsequent owner John Beecher. The NPS purchased the property in 1908 and tore down the subsequent house leaving only the foundation of the Wentz house in its place.
The Trostle Farm
Farm Name: The Trostle Farm War Time Owner: Abraham and Catherine Trostle Location: United States Avenue Extant Buildings: House, barn, carriage house, wood shed, and summer kitchen. Built: Barn was built in 1850 and completed in 1860. The house was built in 1860. About the Farm: The house is 1 of 14 farmhouses in Park using the rectangular architectural style regionally prevalent in the 19th Century; it is representative of a typical farm unit. A prime battlefield landmark, it is 1 of 3 Civil War structures still on the farm. The location of the house, near the Trostle barn, placed it within the battle action areas of July 2 and 3. Its location within the Confederate skirmish lines during the evening of July 2 and morning of July 3 most likely encouraged the use of the second floor windows and …
The John Slyder Farm
Farm Name: The Slyder Farm War Time Owner: John Slyder Location: Emmitsburg Road off of South Confederate Avenue. Extant Buildings: House, barn, summer kitchen, privy. Built: The barn was built in 1850 and completed in 1852. The house was built in 1850 and completed in 1852 as well. About the Farm: House is 1 of 4 structures standing during the Battle remaining on the farm. The house was used as a field hospital at the time of the Battle. Characteristic of 19th century Pennsylvania regional rural architecture. Barn is also 1 of 4 Civil War structures on the farm, probably used as field hospital during battle. 1 of 3 remaining double-log barns in park, although appearance has been altered. Barn is representative of small mid-19th Century Pennsylvania farm. This barn was located along the Slyder Farm lane, used by Union …
The Lydia Leister Farm
Farm Name: Lydia Leister Farm or Meade’s Headquarters War Time Owner: Lydia Leister. Location: Taneytown Road Extant Buildings: House and Barn. Built: House was built in 1840 and completed in 1849. The barn is older; it was built in 1800 and completed around 1860. About the Farm: The house was used by Major-General George G. Meade as Headquarters for Army of the Potomac from early July 2, 1863 until the end of the Battle of Gettysburg. House was used for famed Council of War on night of July 2. This building was located behind Union center and chosen as HQ of Union army (July 2-3). After fighting of July 3, it was used as hospital and army HQ moved elsewhere. Building suffered battle damage from artillery fire, primarily during the cannonade that preceded the Pickett-Pettigrew Charge on July 3. Interior …
The McPherson Farm
Farm Name: Edward McPherson Farm. War Time Owner: Edward McPherson. Location: Chambersburg Pike and Stone Avenue. Extant Buildings: All that remains of the farm is the barn. Built: Began in 1811 and completed by 1820. About the Farm: During July 1 fighting here, barn was prominent landmark and used to shelter various Union regiments from artillery and small arms fire. Sharpshooters or snipers occupied barn and fired from embrasures located in gable walls. (CSA General Harry Heth later surmised he was wounded by a shot from this barn.) The position was overrun by overwhelming numbers of Confederate infantry on afternoon of July 1, stranding scores of wounded Union soldiers. These men lay unattended until July 6 when the barn and other McPherson buildings were hastily transformed into an emergency field hospital. Interior was modified in late 1970s with inclusion of …
The Daniel Klingel Farm
Farm Name: Klingel Farm War Time Owner: Daniel Klingel Location: Emmitsburg Road near intersection with Sickles Avenue. Extant Buildings: Barn, house, smokehouse, and hog pen. Built: Barn was built in 1870 and hence post-dates the battle. House was built in 1850. About the Farm: Barn is representative of a small 19th-Century Pennsylvania farm structure. Although the building post-dates 1863 Battle, still falls within period of significance for park. This post-1863 building serves as a placeholder for the building that was standing at the time of the battle. The outbuildings on the Klingel Farm supplement the only pre-Civil War structure (farmhouse) that survived from the battle era. This farmstead one of smaller complexes on battlefield. The collective massing of outbuildings and yards affected the battle as features useful for cover and concealment and as obstacles to organized movement. House is the …
The Peter Frey Farm
Farm Name: Peter Frey Farm. Also sometimes referred to as the Basil Biggs Farm. Biggs, a free black, purchased the farm in 1865, however, so I am using the war-time owner’s name. War Time Owner: Peter Frey. A tenant lived at the farm during the battle. Location: The Taneytown Road. Extant Buildings: Barn, hog pen, house, woodshed, and summer kitchen. Built: Barn is post-battle dating to 1890. The house was built in 1850. About the Farm: Part of a complex of farm buildings of the Peter Frey farm that pre-dated the battle. The bank barn is on the same site as the battle-era English-style barn. The war-era buildings on this site provided cover for Union troops and provided shelter for the hospitalized who were cared for there. Barn is part of Biggs/Frey Farm historic scene where Union troops were located …
The Jacob Hummelbaugh Farm
Farm Name: Jacob Hummelbaugh Farm War Time Owner: Jacob Hummelbaugh. Location: Pleasanton Avenue near the intersection with the Taneytown Road. Extant Buildings: House, carriage house, smokehouse, and stables. Built: The house was built in 1840. About the Farm: This house was used as a field hospital for Confederate soldiers during Civil War. House reputedly also used by general commanding Union cavalry (Alfred Pleasonton) as field headquarters. Proximity to Union lines on Cemetery Ridge as well as Taneytown Road prompted army to use as temporary field hospital. CSA Gen. William Barksdale was carried to this house for treatment before he died and was interred on the grounds. The interior still retains some exposed original trim but lean-to addition severely modified in 1950s to include bath and kitchen. Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
The Henry Culp Farm
Farm Name: The Henry Culp Farm. War Time Owner: Henry Culp. Location: Off of Middle Street near the intersection with East Confederate Avenue. Extant Buildings: House, Barn, Smokehouse, Springhouse, Woodshed. Built: Barn was built in 1850. House was built in 1840 and completed in 1850. About the Farm: Barn is 1 of 5 pre-Civil War structures on Culp Farm. Characteristic of self-supporting Pennsylvania farm of mid-19th century. Used as temporary Confederate field hospital during fighting around Culp’s Hill & served after as a medical aid station. House is 1 of 5 pre-Civil War structures on Culp Farm. The House was used as a temporary field hospital during the fighting around Culp’s Hill & served also after the Battle as a medical aid station. During the battle, the Culp Farm buildings were within and behind the battle lines of a portion …
The Michael Bushman Farm
Farm Name: The Michael Bushman Farm War Time Owner: Michael Bushman Location: Off the Emmitsburg Road and South Confederate Avenue. Extant Buildings: House, Summer Kitchen, Barn, Spring House, and Wood Shed. Built: The house was built in 1808 and the barn was built in 1838. About the Farm: Barn is 1 of 4 Civil War structures on Bushman Farm today. Barn was probably used as a temporary field hospital & was attack point of a Union Cavalry charge on July, 3 1863. The double-log barn contributes to the historic scene of Bushman Farm. The Bushman’s house position near the Slyder lane made it an attractive defensive position for the skirmishers and snipers of the 2nd US Sharpshooters in the early phases of battle on July 2. During the Confererate attack against Little Round Top and Houck’s Ridge, these Sharpshooters were …
The Brian Farm
Farm Name: The Abraham Brian Farm. War Time Owner: Abraham Brian. Brian was a free African American. Location: Hancock Avenue near Ziegler’s Grove. Extant Buildings: House and Barn. Built: The barn was built in 1856. The house dates to 1800 and was completed around 1856. About the Farm: Barn figured prominently as landmark in Battle. It was incorporated in Union line on Cemetery Ridge during July 2nd & 3rd, 1863, jutting out from the main line on ridge w/ its west gable end facing Emmitsburg Rd and Confederate line. House figured prominently in Battle due to its position within Union line on Cemetery Ridge during 2nd & 3rd days of Battle. Area was used for defensive positions & house suffered from infantry & artillery fire. Used by Gen Hays for HQ after Battle. Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
The Weikert Farm
Farm Name: The George Weikert Farm. War Time Owner: George Weikert. Location: Off of United States Avenue near intersection with Sedgwick Avenue. Extant Buildings: House, Summer Kitchen, Barn, Carriage House & Corn Crib Built: Barn and house were built in 1798. About the Farm: The barn was located just in front of the main Union battle line throughout most of the battle (July 2-5), which made its use for hospital purposes limited. It was most likely used for shelter and concealment by Union skirmishers engaged with Confederate skirmishers near the Trostle buildings and Plum Run on July 2-4. Minor interior modification occurred to convert a portion of the barn to stable and office purposes in the 1960s. Log Barn existed prior to Civil War battle, it is 1 of 3 double log barns still extant in park. Probably used as …
The Sherfy Farm
Farm Name: The Sherfy Farm War Time Owner: Joseph Sherfy. Location: Emmitsburg Road near intersection with the Wheatfield / Millerstown Road. Mr. Sherfy owned the famous Peach Orchard. Extant Buildings: House and Barn. The house is owned by the NPS but used by the Gettysburg Foundation as a private building. The barn is used for park maintenance equipment. Built: House was built in 1840 and completed in 1860. Original barn dated to 1850 and was reconstructed in 1868. About the Farm: Located on the Emmitsburg Road Ridge, the house was central to the battlefields of July 2 and 3. On the second day of the battle, the house was incorporated into the battle line of Graham’s Union Brigade. Men of one of the regiments fortified themselves within the house, firing especially from the east side of the building at attacking …
The Codori Farm
Farm Name: The Codori Farm War Time Owner: Nicholas Codori. Codori was a butcher and lived in town on York Street. He rented the farm to tenants. Location: The Emmitsburg Road. The Codori Farm was “ground zero” for Pickett’s Charge and is one of the battlefield’s best known landmarks due to its central location. Extant Buildings: The farmhouse and barn still stand. The barn is a reconstruction; the original was torn down in 1882. The farm is owned by the National Park Service and is used as a private residence. Built: House dates to 1834, barn was built in 1884. About the Farm: Located along the Emmitsburg Road about 400 yards in front of the Union battle lines on Cemetery Ridge, the house spent most of the battle within the Union forward skirmish line. On July 2, two regiments of …
The Rose Farm
Farm Name: The Rose Farm War Time Owner: George and Dorothy Rose of Germantown, Pennsylvania. Location: Driveway is accessible off the Emmitsburg Road. The farm is located next to the Wheatfield and can be viewed from the Wheatfield and from its various avenues including The Loop and De Trobriand Avenue. The Wheatfield proper was owned by Mr. Rose. Extant Buildings: Farmhouse, barn ruins, wash house, and smokehouse. Built: Barn was built in 1812. The house was built in 1811 and completed in 1824. About the Farm: The barn was a battlefield landmark during 2nd Day’s Battle, where CS infantrymen of Semme’s Brigade took shelter there to avoid cannonading of McGilvery’s Artillery Brigade. There Semmes was mortally wounded & many of his brigade were killed. During the battle of July 2, the barn was first used to shelter Union skirmishers and …
Welcome to my Gettysburg Monument Project
A tour through America’s most hallowed ground – the Gettysburg National Military Park. Draw the Sword is a Gettysburg monument project. The focus isn’t on telling the story of the battle as it is on the monuments and memorials, though I certainly hope you could learn a lot about the battle through this site. Where should I start? If you’re new to the site, you may want to check out the about page — it is the site “FAQ” and it explains the scope of the project as well as provides further resources on the battle. Another great place to start is Monument 101 which, as the name suggests, is an introduction to the monuments on the battlefield and the organization of a Civil War army. Or, of course, you can just jump right in and start looking at monuments. …
Federal Regiments & Batteries Without Monuments
Almost every unit present at Gettysburg on the Union side erected some sort of monument or memorial. These regiments and batteries are the exceptions; the following Union regiments and artillery batteries were part of the Army of the Potomac during the Gettysburg Campaign but are not honored by any monument on the battlefield. 33d New York Infantry Neill’s Brigade, Second Division, Sixth Corps The 33d New York Infantry (the “Ontario Regiment”) was represented by only a detachment at Gettysburg. They were unofficially attached to the 49th New York Regiment (and were officially added to the 49th at a later date). The 33d detachment was commanded by Capt. Henry J. Gifford (1836-1909). They suffered no loss during the battle. Unit History: Organized at Elmira, N. Y, and mustered in July 3, 1861, to date May 22, 1861. Moved to Washington, D. …
1st Corps, 1st Division
The 1st Corps, 1st Division was also known as Wadsworth’s Division. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of the First Corps in the Army of the Potomac. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? Seven foot tall monolith. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monuments are rough-hewn monoliths, 4’2?x2?x7?H, consisting of Winnsboro, South Carolina granite. Bronze inscription tablet, 3’8?x3’6-3/4?, is affixed to the polished face of the monolith. Corps insignia, a bronze Maltese Cross, is excised & polished at top of tablet. What does it honor? One of 22 Union division monuments that describe the movements and itinerary of each …
Loyal Legion Monuments
Loyal Legion Monument Set of Two Monuments. One denotes the donation of 7 acres and the other denotes the donation of 12 acres. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? 1963. What is it made out of? Granite and Bronze. Who made it? Erected by the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. What does it depict? Located on the First Day battlefield along North Reynolds Avenue, the Loyal Legion Monuments commemorate land donated by the Military Loyal Legion of the United States. There are two monuments; one honors a donation of 7.45 acres of land while the other honors a donation of 12.265 acres. They are located directly across the road from each other. How is it inscribed? This monument reads, 1863…1963 / This land / upon which our ancestors fought / donated in memory …
Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Association
Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Association. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? November 19, 1965. What is it made out of? Marker: granite. Plaque: Bronze. Who made it? Erected by the Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Association. What does it depict? Stone marker with bronze tablet affixed to the front. What does it honor? Land donations by the Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Association. How is it inscribed? Reads, This land and other portions of this battleground, fought over by brave men of a nation divided, is now part of Gettysburg National Military Park, through the agency of the Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Association and the collective generosity of patriotic people of a nation united. Voluntary contributions made possible the preservation of this soil, forever consecrated as a memorial to the American courage and devotion to principle of the men who struggled here. This tablet …
Army of Northern Virginia Monument
The Army of Northern Virginia. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? 1910-1911. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? Rough-hewn monolith, seven feet tall. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Civil War Marker commemorates “headquarters” area of Army of Northern Virginia during Battle of Gettysburg, 1863. A rectangular granite monument, with a large bronze tablets thereon, describing the engagements and movements of the army. Smooth monolith with rough hewn top, 8’9″x4’7″, 2’2″ wide. Bronze inscription tablet, 3’8″x4’6″, mounted on East face. All 8’9″ H. How is it inscribed? The monument reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA General Robert E. Lee Commanding The Army Consisted of Three Army Corps First Army Corps Lieutenant General James …
Army of the Potomac Monument
The Army of the Potomac at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? June 1, 1908. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Granite. Plaque: Bronze. Who made it? Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? One of two large granite markers that were set up with bronze tablets giving the organization of the Army of the Potomac and the Army of Northern Virginia. Shields in bronze will be mounted on the faces of the markers above the tablets. Monolithic monument (4’7″x2’2″x8’9″H) with smooth cut granite face & sides, rough cut back & top. Curvilinear cap. Bronze inscribed tablet on front w/ bronze U.S.A shield above. Stone designed by E.B. Cope, Architect. Civil War Marker that commemorates Army of the Potomac at the Battle of Gettysburg 1863, near the center of that …
11th Mississippi Infantry
The 11th Mississippi Infantry served as a member of Davis’ Brigade in Heth’s Division of the Hill’s Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. The regiment is honored by a monument and a position marker. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? May 27, 2000. What is it made out of? Bronze and granite. Who made it? Bill Beckwith, Sculptor. Erected by the 11th Mississippi Memorial Association. What does it depict? The sculpture depicts a color bearer, stepping out on the march toward the stone wall. Monument consisting of granite base, rough cut tapered sides and polished, smooth cut top, approx 5′ wide by 12′ +/- deep by 4′ high with tapers approx 6″ in. Bronze plaques applied to four faces. How is it inscribed? The 11th Mississippi Infantry Regiment, under the command of Col. Francis M. Green and Maj. Reuben …
2nd Corps, 3rd Division, 2nd Brigade
The Second Brigade was also known as Smyth’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Hays’ Division in the Second Corps, Army of the Potomac. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1912. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth sea-green granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 36′ by 36′ base. Weight: 300 Pounds. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth sea-green granite pedestal with a square base. Base tapers to a smaller dimension at the tablet. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of the unit. This particular …
43rd North Carolina Infantry
43rd North Carolina Infantry served as a member of Daniel’s Brigade in Rodes’ Division of the Ewell’s Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? 1988. What is it made out of? Monument: pink granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? Concrete base measures 4’11″x4’5″ and granite base measures 2’8″x3’0″x 8″H. Monolithic shaft with sloped face measures 2’4″x2’8″x2’8″H. All 3’4″H. Bronze tablet measures 1’8″x2’0″. Who made it? Erected by the State of North Carolina. What does it depict? Polished pink granite monument with bronze narrative plaque. What does it honor? Commemorates action seen July 1 and 3, 1863; position of monument reflects action undertaken by the 43rd North Carolina on July 3, 1863. How is it inscribed? Monument reads as follows: As they approached the field of battle on the morning of July 1, the …
Alexander’s Battalion, Artillery Reserve, Longstreet’s Corps
Alexander’s Battalion served as a member of the Artillery Reserve in the First Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. The last monument was completed on December 19, 1910. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth red Maine granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 3.8 feet x 3.4 feet diameter base. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches and weighs 300 pounds. Overall weight is 3000 pounds. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth red Maine granite pedestal with a circular base. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of the unit. What does it …
Eleventh Corps, Army of the Potomac
The Eleventh Corps was also known as Howard’s Corps. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected December 1906. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? Rough-hewn monolith, 4’2?x2’4?x 7?H. Bronze inscription tablet, 3’7?x4’1?, mounted on finished face of monolith. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? A rectangular granite monument, with a large bronze tablets thereon, describing the engagements and movements of each army corps. Trefoil Corps Badge incorporated in center of tablet top. What does it honor? One of the Union army corps monuments, denoting the service of the Second Corps, Army of the Potomac. How is it inscribed? The monument reads, ARMY OF THE POTOMAC ELEVENTH CORPS Major General Oliver 0. Howard …
10th New York Independent Battery
The Tenth New York Independent Battery is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? July 1893. What is it made out of? Sculpture: Quincy granite with a bronze elements; Base: granite. What size is it? Overall: approx. 7 ft. 8 in. x 4 ft. 3 in. x 3 ft. 3 in. Who made it? Frederick & Field, fabricator. What does it depict? Rough-hewn monolith on a low base contains a relief tondo at top depicting the State Seal and a plaque describing the mustering history of the regiment. Monument is a granite monolith mounted with a bronze inscription tablet and tondo of the state coat of arms and set on a 4.3×3.3 foot rough hewn base. Overall height is 7.8 foot. What does it honor? The monument indicates the first position held by …
Lane’s Battalion, Anderson’s Division, Hill’s Corps
Lane’s Battalion served as a member of R.H. Anderson’s Division in the Third Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. The last monument was completed on December 19, 1910. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth red Maine granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 3.8 feet x 3.4 feet diameter base. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches and weighs 300 pounds. Overall weight is 3000 pounds. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth red Maine granite pedestal with a circular base. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of the unit. What does it …
Black Horse Tavern Plaque
Black Horse Tavern Plaque. About the Main Monument What does it depict? Painted inscription tablet, 2’9″x1’8″. Mounted on fluted post, 3′ high. Located in front of the stone house which was the tavern site. How is it inscribed? The monument is inscribed as follows: At the time of the battle of Gettysburg this was the name of the tavern kept in this stone house which was built in 1813 and in a large log house much of older date then adjoining. When was this photograph taken? September 19, 2009. Where is it located? Outside the Gettysburg National Military Park on the Fairfield Road. Located at the intersection of Fairfield Road (Pennsylvania State Highway 116) and Black Horse Tavern Road. Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? No. Has this monument been moved or changed? This monument has …
2nd Corps, 2nd Division, 1st Brigade
The 2nd Corps, 2nd Division, 1st Brigade was also known as Harrow’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Gibbon’s Division in the Second Corps, Army of the Potomac. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1912. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth sea-green granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 36′ by 36′ base. Weight: 300 Pounds. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth sea-green granite pedestal with a square base. Base tapers to a smaller dimension at the tablet. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of …
Engineer Brigade, Army of the Potomac
The Engineer Brigade was also known as Benham’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of the Artillery Reserve, Army of the Potomac. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1912. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth sea-green granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 36′ by 36′ base. Weight: 300 Pounds. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth sea-green granite pedestal with a square base. Base tapers to a smaller dimension at the tablet. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of the unit. What does it honor? One …
49th New York Infantry
The Forty Ninth New York Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? July 2, 1893. What is it made out of? Sculpture: granite with bronze elements; Base: granite. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. 8 ft. x 4 ft. 2 in. x 4 ft. 2 in.; Base: approx. 18 in. x 6 ft. 8 in. x 6 ft. 8 in. Who made it? Frederick & Field, fabricator. What does it depict? Vertical rectangular sculpture with Gothic-apexed cap stands on a tiered base. There is a relief of crossed rifles and a wreath on the front face. The Corps Greek cross insignia is above the rifles and a round State Seal is affixed below on the plinth. Monument is a three-part stepped and tapered smooth cut granite shaft with a polished face …
2nd Corps, 2nd Division, 3rd Brigade
The 2nd Corps, 2nd Division, 3rd Brigade was also known as Hall’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Gibbon’s Division in the Second Corps, Army of the Potomac. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1912. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth sea-green granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 36′ by 36′ base. Weight: 300 Pounds. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth sea-green granite pedestal with a square base. Base tapers to a smaller dimension at the tablet. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of …
43rd New York Infantry
The Forty Third New York Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Sept. 17, 1889. What is it made out of? Sculpture: Quincy granite with bronze elements; Base: granite. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. 7 ft. 9 in. x 7 ft. 10 in. x 5 ft. 2 in.; Base: approx. 7 in. x 9 ft. x 6 ft. 5 in. Who made it? Frederick & Field, fabricator. What does it depict? Rectangular monument has a sloped plinth, rough-hewn base and apexed cap. A round State Seal relief is affixed to the bottom front. Decorative bronze elements include the Corps insignia of the Greek cross on the sides and a cartridge box with laurel branches on the front part of the cap. Monument is a two-part granite shaft with a hipped …
Wilcox’s Brigade, Anderson’s Division, A.P. Hill’s Corps
Wilcox’s Brigade served as a member of Anderson’s Division in the Third Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. The brigade is honored by a monument and an advanced position tablet. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. The last monument was completed on December 19, 1910. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth red Maine granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 3.8 feet x 3.4 feet diameter base. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches and weighs 300 pounds. Overall weight is 3000 pounds. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth red Maine granite pedestal with a circular base. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet …
Perry’s Brigade, Anderson’s Division, Hill’s Corps
Perry’s Brigade served as a member of Anderson’s Division in the Third Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. The brigade is honored by a monument and an advanced position tablet. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. The last monument was completed on December 19, 1910. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth red Maine granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 3.8 feet x 3.4 feet diameter base. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches and weighs 300 pounds. Overall weight is 3000 pounds. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth red Maine granite pedestal with a circular base. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet …
61st Pennsylvania Infantry
The Sixty First Pennsylvania Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? ca. 1888. Dedicated July 24, 1888. What is it made out of? Sculpture: pink granite with bronze elements; Base: pink granite. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. 11 ft. 3 in. x 3 ft. x 3 ft.; Base: approx. 16 in. x 6 ft. x 6 ft. Who made it? Unknown, sculptor. What does it depict? Rectangular, vertical marker stands on a tapered plinth and low, square base. Decorative elements include a bronze relief Pennsylvania State Seal and the Corps cross insignia. Monument that has two flanking markers. Monument is a monolithic granite shaft with a concave tip and a pyramid cap and set on a 6.6 foot square smooth cut base. The shaft contains convex base excised letters, and …
Garnett’s Brigade, Pickett’s Division, Longstreet’s Corps
Garnett’s Brigade served as a member of Pickett’s Division in the First Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. The last monument was completed on December 19, 1910. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth red Maine granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 3.8 feet x 3.4 feet diameter base. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches and weighs 300 pounds. Overall weight is 3000 pounds. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth red Maine granite pedestal with a circular base. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of the unit. What does it honor? …
5th Corps, Artillery Brigade
The 5th Corps, Artillery Brigade was also known as Martin’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of the Fifth Corps, Army of the Potomac. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1912. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth sea-green granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 36′ by 36′ base. Weight: 300 Pounds. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth sea-green granite pedestal with a square base. Base tapers to a smaller dimension at the tablet. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of the unit. What does it …
14th Vermont Infantry
The Fourteenth Vermont Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Oct. 19, 1899. What is it made out of? Sculpture: Barre granite; Base: Barre granite. What size is it? Overall: approx. H. 14 ft. 6 in.; Base: approx. 3 ft. 7 in. x 7 ft. 2 in. x 7 ft. 2 in. Who made it? Estabrook Granite Works, fabricator. What does it depict? Monument is a 3.6 foot diameter cylindrical, polished granite shaft that tapers to a point and set on a 4.6 foot diameter base. The shaft contains incised inscriptions. Overall height is 14.6 feet. What does it honor? Monument marks the position held by the 14th Vermont Volunteers prior to its advance on July 3, 1863 to enfilade Wilcox and Perry as they advanced in support of Pickett. How …
Eshleman’s Battalion, Artillery Reserve, Longstreet’s Corps
Eshleman’s Battalion served as a member of the Artillery Reserve in the First Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. The last monument was completed on December 19, 1910. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth red Maine granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 3.8 feet x 3.4 feet diameter base. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches and weighs 300 pounds. Overall weight is 3000 pounds. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth red Maine granite pedestal with a circular base. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of the unit. What does it …
10th Maine Infantry
The Tenth Maine Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Oct. 3, 1889. What is it made out of? Sculpture: Gettysburg granite; Base: granite. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. 9 ft. x 3 ft. 6 in. x 3 ft. 6 in.; Base: approx. 5 in. x 4 ft. 7 in. x 4 ft. 7 in. Who made it? Hallowell Granite Company, fabricator. What does it depict? Rectangular marker with an apexed top and a 12th Corps star insignia affixed on the front face. Monument is a monolithic granite shaft with a pyramidal cap set on a 4.6 foot square smooth cut base. The shaft contains incised inscriptions and an excised corps symbol. Overall height is ten feet. What does it honor? Monument indicates the position taken by the 10 Maine …
Pickett’s Division, Longstreet’s Corps
Pickett’s Division served as a member of Longstreet’s Corps in the Army of Northern Virginia. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1907. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Rough hewn granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? Dimensions: 4.2 feet x 2.0 feet, with an overall height of 7.0 feet. Who made it? Designed by E.B. Cope and erected by the U.S. War Department. What does it depict? Monument is a rock-faced granite monolith with polished face on which is affixed a bronze narrative tablet. What does it honor? One of ten Confederate division monuments that describe the movements and itenirary of each division of the Army of Northern Virginia. The locations of the markers indicate the general location of the battle lines of the various Confederate divisions during the battle. How is …
Twelfth Corps, Army of the Potomac
The Twelfth Corps was also known as Slocum’s Corps. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected December 1906. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? Rough-hewn monolith, 4’2?x2’4?x 7?H. Bronze inscription tablet, 3’7?x4’1?, mounted on finished face of monolith. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? A rectangular granite monument, with a large bronze tablets thereon, describing the engagements and movements of each army corps. Five-pointed Star Corps Badge incorporated in center of tablet top. What does it honor? One of the Union army corps monuments, denoting the service of the Twelfth Corps, Army of the Potomac. How is it inscribed? The monument reads, ARMY OF THE POTOMAC TWELFTH CORPS Major General Henry W. …
6th Corps, 2nd Division, 3rd Brigade
The 6th Corps, 2nd Division, 3rd Brigade was also known as Neill’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Howe’s Division in the Sixth Corps, Army of the Potomac. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1912. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth sea-green granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 36′ by 36′ base. Weight: 300 Pounds. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth sea-green granite pedestal with a square base. Base tapers to a smaller dimension at the tablet. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of …
Ewell’s Corps, Army of Northern Virginia
The Second Corps was also known as Ewell’s Corps. The corps is honored by a monument and a tablet. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected December 1906. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? Rough-hewn monolith, seven feet tall. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? A rectangular granite monument, with a large bronze tablets thereon, describing the engagements and movements of each army corps. Rock-faced granite monolith, 4’2?x2?, 7? high, with bronze narrative tablet mounted on obverse polished face. What does it honor? One of the Confederate army corps monuments, denoting the service of the Second Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. How is it inscribed? The monument reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA …
7th Maine Infantry
The Seventh Maine Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Oct. 3, 1889. What is it made out of? Sculpture: granite; Base: granite. What size is it? Overall: approx. H. 9 ft.; Base: approx. 2 ft. x 6 ft. 3 in. x 4 ft. 6 in. Who made it? Unknown, sculptor. What does it depict? National shield leans against a natural boulder. There are two horizontal rows of stars in relief along the top, and thirteen vertical stripes, alternately recessed and in relief. The Corps insignia of the Greek cross adorns the front. The piece stands on a tiered base. Overall height is 9 feet. What does it honor? Monument indicates the position held by the 7th Maine Infantry on July 3, 1863 while in reserve. Lt. Col. Connor designed the …
John Page Nicholson Monument
John Page Nicholson served with the 28th Pennsylvania Infantry at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? 1925. What is it made out of? Granite and Bronze. What size is it? The base is 3.8×2.6 foot of rough cut stone with a tooled edge and chamfered top. Overall height is 5.4 feet. Who made it? Erected by the United States War Department. Designed by E. B. Cope. What does it depict? Granite monument with bronze plaques. Only marker commerating member of the Gettysburg National Park Commission. Tablet states relation to Civil War action, but no direct relation to Gettysburg campaign. Marker is a monolithic granite shaft with rough cut sides and rear, and a smooth cut face with a bronze United States eagle medallion on the bottom and a bronze tablet in the face. How is it inscribed? …
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln was the President of the United States. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? November 19, 2009. What is it made out of? Bronze. Who made it? Ivan Schwartz, Sculptor. What does it depict? Seated life-sized bronze statue of President Abraham Lincoln. How is it inscribed? Monument is inscribed with the text of the Gettysburg Address. When was this photograph taken? December 17, 2009. Where is it located? Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 17325. Located on the outside the new Visitor Center. Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? No. Has this monument been moved or changed? This monument has not been changed or materially altered. Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views General Information Brief Biography: Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) served as the 16th President of the …
Dearing’s Battalion, Pickett’s Division, Longstreet’s Corps
Dearing’s Battalion served as a member of Pickett’s Division in the First Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. The last monument was completed on December 19, 1910. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth red Maine granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 3.8 feet x 3.4 feet diameter base. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches and weighs 300 pounds. Overall weight is 3000 pounds. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth red Maine granite pedestal with a circular base. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of the unit. What does it honor? …
Armistead’s Brigade, Pickett’s Division, Longstreet’s Corps
Armistead’s Brigade served as a member of Pickett’s Division in the First Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. The last monument was completed on December 19, 1910. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth red Maine granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 3.8 feet x 3.4 feet diameter base. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches and weighs 300 pounds. Overall weight is 3000 pounds. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth red Maine granite pedestal with a circular base. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of the unit. What does it honor? …
1st United States Cavalry
The First United States Cavalry is honored by a monument and two position stones (one East of Ridge Road and one West of Ridge Road) at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected between 1907 and 1908. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished red Jonesboro Granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 24 by 50 inches and 7 feet high. Who made it? Van Armitage Granite Company What does it depict? One of 45 monuments erected to units of the United States regular army on the battlefield. A red polished Jonesboro granite monolith that is set upon a concrete foundation with a descriptive 3’6′x3’7′ bronze tablet with the coat of arms of the United States in bronze. What does it honor? Locates the position occupied by Regular 1st Cavalry during the Battle of …
Brockenbrough’s Brigade, Heth’s Division, Hill’s Corps
Brockenbrough’s Brigade served as a member of Heth’s Division in the Third Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. The last monument was completed on December 19, 1910. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth red Maine granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 3.8 feet x 3.4 feet diameter base. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches and weighs 300 pounds. Overall weight is 3000 pounds. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth red Maine granite pedestal with a circular base. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of the unit. What does it honor? …
Jones’ Battalion, Early’s Division, Ewell’s Corps
Jones’ Battalion served as a member of Early’s Division in the Second Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. The last monument was completed on December 19, 1910. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth red Maine granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 3.8 feet x 3.4 feet diameter base. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches and weighs 300 pounds. Overall weight is 3000 pounds. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth red Maine granite pedestal with a circular base. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of the unit. What does it honor? …
5th Corps, 3rd Division, 1st Brigade
The 5th Corps, 3rd Division, 1st Brigade was also known as McCandless’ Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Crawford’s Division in the Fifth Corps, Army of the Potomac. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1912. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth sea-green granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 36′ by 36′ base. Weight: 300 Pounds. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth sea-green granite pedestal with a square base. Base tapers to a smaller dimension at the tablet. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of …
26th Pennsylvania Emergency Regiment
The Twenty Sixth Pennsylvania Emergency Regiment is honored by a monument and a position marker at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Sept. 1, 1892. What is it made out of? Sculpture: bronze; Base: granite. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. H. 10 ft. 4 in.; Base: approx. 4 ft. 2 in. x 5 ft. x 8 ft. Who made it? Pausch, Edward Ludwig Albert, 1856-1931, sculptor. Van Amringe Granite Company, fabricator. What does it depict? A standing figure of an infantryman entering battle with his musket at the ready. The sculpture is mounted on a granite boulder that is adorned with a bronze plaque depicting the corps insignia. The base is flanked by two bronze inscription plaques. The inscription on a plaque in the ground to the right of the monument describes the infantry troop movements …
5th Corps, 3rd Division
Crawford’s Division served as a member of the Fifth Corps in the Army of the Potomac. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? Seven foot tall monolith. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monuments are rough-hewn monoliths, 4’2?x2?x7?H, consisting of Winnsboro, South Carolina granite. Bronze inscription tablet, 3’8?x3’6-3/4?, is affixed to the polished face of the monolith. Corps insignia, a bronze Maltese Cross, is excised & polished at top of tablet. What does it honor? One of 22 Union division monuments that describe the movements and itinerary of each division of the Army of the Potomac. Designed by E. B. Cope. How is it …
5th Corps, 2nd Division
Ayres’ Division served as a member of the Fifth Corps in the Army of the Potomac. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? Seven foot tall monolith. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monuments are rough-hewn monoliths, 4’2?x2?x7?H, consisting of Winnsboro, South Carolina granite. Bronze inscription tablet, 3’8?x3’6-3/4?, is affixed to the polished face of the monolith. Corps insignia, a bronze Maltese Cross, is excised & polished at top of tablet. What does it honor? One of 22 Union division monuments that describe the movements and itinerary of each division of the Army of the Potomac. Designed by E. B. Cope. How is it …
3rd Corps, 1st Division, 2nd Brigade
The 3rd Corps, 1st Division, 2nd Brigade was also known as Ward’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Birney’s Division in the Third Corps, Army of the Potomac. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1912. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth sea-green granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 36′ by 36′ base. Weight: 300 Pounds. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth sea-green granite pedestal with a square base. Base tapers to a smaller dimension at the tablet. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of …
3rd Corps, 1st Division, 1st Brigade
The 3rd Corps, 1st Division, 1st Brigade was also known as Graham’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Humphreys’ Division in the Third Corps, Army of the Potomac. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1912. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth sea-green granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 36′ by 36′ base. Weight: 300 Pounds. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth sea-green granite pedestal with a square base. Base tapers to a smaller dimension at the tablet. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of …
2nd Corps, 3rd Division
Hays’ Division served as a member of the Second Corps in the Army of the Potomac. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? Seven foot tall monolith. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monuments are rough-hewn monoliths, 4’2?x2?x7?H, consisting of Winnsboro, South Carolina granite. Bronze inscription tablet, 3’8?x3’6-3/4?, is affixed to the polished face of the monolith. Corps insignia, a bronze Trefoil, is excised & polished at top of tablet. What does it honor? One of 22 Union division monuments that describe the movements and itinerary of each division of the Army of the Potomac. Designed by E. B. Cope. How is it inscribed? …
3rd Corps, Artillery Brigade
The 3rd Corps, Artillery Brigade was also known as Randolph’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of the Third Corps, Army of the Potomac. The brigade is honored by two monuments, one at the Peach Orchard and one on Sickles Avenue. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Circa 1912. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Oddly, the Third Corps artillery has two monuments at Gettysburg. The first is in the Division/Corps style, a rectangular upright rough hewn monument with bronze plaque affixed to the front. The second is the much more standard bronze marker with a square stone base. Marks the position and action of the brigade. Rough-hewn monolith, 4’2″x2′, 7′ high. Bronze inscription tablet, 3’8″x3’6 3/4″ …
Army of Northern Virginia Itinerary Tablets
There are ten (June 26, June 27, June 28, June 29, June 30, July 1, July 2, July 3, July 4, and July 5) Itinerary Tablets located along West Confederate Avenue near Shultz Woods denoting the movements of the Army of Northern Virginia during the Gettysburg Campaign. In storage for many years, they were replaced along Confederate Avenue in 2007. Army of Northern Virginia Itinerary Tablet: June 26, 1863 Location: West Confederate Avenue near the Schultz House. Monument Specifications: One of ten rough hewn granite bases with bronze plaque affixed to the front that explain the movements of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia during the Gettysburg Campaign. Dedication Date: ca. 1901. They were replaced after years in storage in 2007. Main Inscription: It is inscribed, Headquarters of the Army with Hood’s Division Longstreet’s Corps crossed the Potomac at Williamsport …
Army of the Potomac Itinerary Tablets
The Army of the Potomac at Gettysburg. There are nine tablets (June 29, June 30, July 1, July 2, July 3, July 4, July 5, July 6, and July 7) that describe the movements of the Army of the Potomac during the Gettysburg Campaign. Army of the Potomac Itinerary Tablet: June 29, 1863 Location: East Cemetery Hill, the Baltimore Pike. Monument Specifications: One of nine rough hewn granite bases with bronze plaque affixed to the front that explain the movements of the Union Army of the Potomac during the Gettysburg Campaign. Dedication Date: ca. 1901. Main Inscription: It is inscribed, Headquarters of the Army moved from Frederick to Middleburg. First and Eleventh Corps marched from Frederick to Emmitsburg. Second Corps from Monocacy Junction via Liberty and Johnsville to Uniontown. Third Corps from near Woodsborough to Taneytown. Fifth Corps from Ballinger’s …
2nd Corps, 2nd Division
Gibbon’s Division served as a member of the Second Corps in the Army of the Potomac. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? Seven foot tall monolith. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monuments are rough-hewn monoliths, 4’2?x2?x7?H, consisting of Winnsboro, South Carolina granite. Bronze inscription tablet, 3’8?x3’6-3/4?, is affixed to the polished face of the monolith. Corps insignia, a bronze trefoil, is excised and polished at top of tablet. What does it honor? One of 22 Union division monuments that describe the movements and itinerary of each division of the Army of the Potomac. Designed by E. B. Cope. How is it inscribed? …
1st Corps, 3rd Division, 3rd Brigade
The 1st Corps, 3rd Division, 3rd Brigade was also known as Stannard’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Doubleday’s Division in the First Corps, Army of the Potomac. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1912. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth sea-green granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 36′ by 36′ base. Weight: 300 Pounds. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth sea-green granite pedestal with a square base. Base tapers to a smaller dimension at the tablet. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of …
Artillery Reserve, 1st Regular Brigade
The Artillery Reserve, 1st Regular Brigade was also known as Ransom’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of the Artillery Reserve, Army of the Potomac. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1912. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth sea-green granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 36′ by 36′ base. Weight: 300 Pounds. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth sea-green granite pedestal with a square base. Base tapers to a smaller dimension at the tablet. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of the unit. What does …
Cavalry Corps, 3rd Division, 1st Brigade
The 1st Brigade was also known as Farnsworth’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Kilpatrick’s Division in the Cavalry Corps, Army of the Potomac. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1912. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth sea-green granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 36′ by 36′ base. Weight: 300 Pounds. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth sea-green granite pedestal with a square base. Base tapers to a smaller dimension at the tablet. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of the unit. What does …
Cavalry Corps, 1st Division, 2nd Brigade
The Cavalry Corps, 1st Division, 2nd Brigade was also known as Devin’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Buford’s Division in the Cavalry Corps, Army of the Potomac. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1912. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth sea-green granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 36′ by 36′ base. Weight: 300 Pounds. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth sea-green granite pedestal with a square base. Base tapers to a smaller dimension at the tablet. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of …
6th Corps, 3rd Division, 3rd Brigade
The 6th Corps, 3rd Division, 3rd Brigade was also known as Wheaton’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Newton’s Division in the Sixth Corps, Army of the Potomac. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1912. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth sea-green granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 36′ by 36′ base. Weight: 300 Pounds. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth sea-green granite pedestal with a square base. Base tapers to a smaller dimension at the tablet. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of …
Cavalry Corps, Army of the Potomac
The Cavalry Corps was also known as Pleasanton’s Corps. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected December 1906. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? Rough-hewn monolith, 4’2?x2’4?x 7?H. Bronze inscription tablet, 3’7?x4’1?, mounted on finished face of monolith. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? A rectangular granite monument, with a large bronze tablets thereon, describing the engagements and movements of each army corps. Crossed Sabers Cavalry Corps Badge incorporated in center top of tablet. What does it honor? One of the Union army corps monuments, denoting the service of the Cavalry Corps, Army of the Potomac. How is it inscribed? The monument reads, ARMY OF THE POTOMAC CAVALRY CORPS Major General Alfred …
12th Corps, 1st Division
Williams’ Division served as a member of the Twelfth Corps in the Army of the Potomac. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? Seven foot tall monolith. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monuments are rough-hewn monoliths, 4’2?x2?x7?H, consisting of Winnsboro, South Carolina granite. Bronze inscription tablet, 3’8?x3’6-3/4?, is affixed to the polished face of the monolith. Corps insignia, a bronze Maltese Cross, is excised & polished at top of tablet. What does it honor? One of 22 Union division monuments that describe the movements and itinerary of each division of the Army of the Potomac. Designed by E. B. Cope. How is it …
Heth’s Division, Hill’s Corps
Heth’s Division served as a member of Hill’s Corps in the Army of Northern Virginia. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1907. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Rough hewn granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? Dimensions: 4.2 feet x 2.0 feet, with an overall height of 7.0 feet. Who made it? Designed by E.B. Cope and erected by the U.S. War Department. What does it depict? Monument is a rock-faced granite monolith with polished face on which is affixed a bronze narrative tablet. What does it honor? One of ten Confederate division monuments that describe the movements and itenirary of each division of the Army of Northern Virginia. The locations of the markers indicate the general location of the battle lines of the various Confederate divisions during the battle. How is …
Artillery Reserve, Army of the Potomac
The Artillery Reserve of the Army of the Potomac. When was it dedicated? Erected December 1906. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? Rough-hewn monolith, 4’2?x2’4?x 7?H. Bronze inscription tablet, 3’7?x4’1?, mounted on finished face of monolith. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? A rectangular granite monument, with a large bronze tablets thereon, describing the engagements and movements of each army corps. Bronze artillery corps insignia above tablet. What does it honor? A rectangular granite monument, with a large bronze tablets thereon, describing the engagements and movements of the Artillery Reserve of the Army of the Potomac. How is it inscribed? The monument reads, ARMY OF THE POTOMAC ARTILLERY RESERVE Brigadier General Robert 0. Tyler …
Cavalry Corps, 2nd Division, 2nd Brigade
The Cavalry Corps, 2nd Division, 2nd Brigade was also known as Huey’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Gregg’s Division in the Cavalry Corps, Army of the Potomac. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1912. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth sea-green granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 36′ by 36′ base. Weight: 300 Pounds. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth sea-green granite pedestal with a square base. Base tapers to a smaller dimension at the tablet. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of …
2nd Corps, 3rd Division, 3rd Brigade
The 2nd Corps, 3rd Division, 3rd Brigade was also known as Willard’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Hays’ Division in the Second Corps, Army of the Potomac. The brigade is honored by two monuments, one erected by the War Department, one by the survivors. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1912. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth sea-green granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 36′ by 36′ base. Weight: 300 Pounds. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth sea-green granite pedestal with a square base. Base tapers to a smaller dimension at …
5th Corps, 2nd Division, 1st Brigade
The 5th Corps, 2nd Division, 1st Brigade was also known as Day’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of
Nelson’s Battalion, Artillery Reserve, Ewell’s Corps
Nelson’s Battalion served as a member of the Artillery Reserve in the Second Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. The last monument was completed on December 19, 1910. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth red Maine granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 3.8 feet x 3.4 feet diameter base. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches and weighs 300 pounds. Overall weight is 3000 pounds. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth red Maine granite pedestal with a circular base. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of the unit. What does it …
11th Corps, 2nd Division
Von Steinwehr’s Division served as a member of the Eleventh Corps in the Army of the Potomac. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? Seven foot tall monolith. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monuments are rough-hewn monoliths, 4’2?x2?x7?H, consisting of Winnsboro, South Carolina granite. Bronze inscription tablet, 3’8?x3’6-3/4?, is affixed to the polished face of the monolith. Corps insignia, a bronze Crescent Moon, is excised & polished at top of tablet. What does it honor? One of 22 Union division monuments that describe the movements and itinerary of each division of the Army of the Potomac. Designed by E. B. Cope. How is …
12th Corps, Artillery Brigade
The 12th Corps, Artillery Brigade was also known as Muhlenberg’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of the Twelfth Corps, Army of the Potomac. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1912. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth sea-green granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 36′ by 36′ base. Weight: 300 Pounds. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth sea-green granite pedestal with a square base. Base tapers to a smaller dimension at the tablet. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of the unit. What does it …
3rd Corps, 1st Division
Birney’s Division served as a member of the Third Corps in the Army of the Potomac. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? Seven foot tall monolith. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monuments are rough-hewn monoliths, 4’2?x2?x7?H, consisting of Winnsboro, South Carolina granite. Bronze inscription tablet, 3’8?x3’6-3/4?, is affixed to the polished face of the monolith. Corps insignia, a bronze Diamond, is excised & polished at top of tablet. What does it honor? One of 22 Union division monuments that describe the movements and itinerary of each division of the Army of the Potomac. Designed by E. B. Cope. How is it inscribed? …
Perrin’s Brigade, Pender’s Division, Hill’s Corps
Perrin’s Brigade served as a member of Anderson’s Division in the Third Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. The last monument was completed on December 19, 1910. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth red Maine granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 3.8 feet x 3.4 feet diameter base. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches and weighs 300 pounds. Overall weight is 3000 pounds. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth red Maine granite pedestal with a circular base. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of the unit. What does it honor? …
Mahone’s Brigade, Anderson’s Division, Hill’s Corps
Mahone’s Brigade served as a member of Anderson’s Division in the Third Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. The last monument was completed on December 19, 1910. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth red Maine granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 3.8 feet x 3.4 feet diameter base. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches and weighs 300 pounds. Overall weight is 3000 pounds. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth red Maine granite pedestal with a circular base. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of the unit. What does it honor? …
Longstreet’s Corps, Army of Northern Virginia
The First Corps was also known as Longstreet’s Corps. The Corps has a monument and an iron position tablet. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected December 1906. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? Rough-hewn monolith, seven feet tall. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? A rectangular granite monument, with a large bronze tablets thereon, describing the engagements and movements of each army corps. Rock-faced granite monolith, 4’2?x2?, 7? high, with bronze narrative tablet mounted on obverse polished face. What does it honor? One of the Confederate army corps monuments, denoting the service of the First Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. How is it inscribed? The monument reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA …
Wofford’s Brigade, McLaws’ Division, Longstreet’s Corps
Wofford’s Brigade served as a member of McLaws’ Division in the First Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. The brigade is honored by a monument and a position marker at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. The last monument was completed on December 19, 1910. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth red Maine granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 3.8 feet x 3.4 feet diameter base. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches and weighs 300 pounds. Overall weight is 3000 pounds. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth red Maine granite pedestal with a circular base. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription …
Kemper’s Brigade, Pickett’s Division, Longstreet’s Corps
Kemper’s Brigade served as a member of Pickett’s Division in the First Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. The last monument was completed on December 19, 1910. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth red Maine granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 3.8 feet x 3.4 feet diameter base. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches and weighs 300 pounds. Overall weight is 3000 pounds. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth red Maine granite pedestal with a circular base. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of the unit. What does it honor? …
McLaws’ Division, Longstreet’s Corps
McLaws’ Division served as a member of Longstreet’s Corps in the Army of Northern Virginia. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1907. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Rough hewn granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? Dimensions: 4.2 feet x 2.0 feet, with an overall height of 7.0 feet. Who made it? Designed by E.B. Cope and erected by the U.S. War Department. What does it depict? Monument is a rock-faced granite monolith with polished face on which is affixed a bronze narrative tablet. What does it honor? One of ten Confederate division monuments that describe the movements and itenirary of each division of the Army of Northern Virginia. The locations of the markers indicate the general location of the battle lines of the various Confederate divisions during the battle. Marks the …
Henry’s Battalion, Hood’s Division, Longstreet’s Corps
Henry’s Battalion served as a member of Hood’s Division in the First Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. The last monument was completed on December 19, 1910. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth red Maine granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 3.8 feet x 3.4 feet diameter base. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches and weighs 300 pounds. Overall weight is 3000 pounds. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth red Maine granite pedestal with a circular base. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of the unit. What does it honor? …
3rd Corps, 1st Division, 3rd Brigade
The 3rd Corps, 1st Division, 3rd Brigade was also known as De Trobriand’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Birney’s Division in the Third Corps, Army of the Potomac. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1912. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth sea-green granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 36′ by 36′ base. Weight: 300 Pounds. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth sea-green granite pedestal with a square base. Base tapers to a smaller dimension at the tablet. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions …
3rd Corps, 2nd Division
Humphreys’ Division served as a member of the Third Corps in the Army of the Potomac. The division is honored by two monuments, one at the Peach Orchard and one on Sickles Avenue. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? Seven foot tall monolith. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? This monument does not follow the same model as the other Union division monuments and resembles a corps monument. What does it honor? One of 22 Union division monuments that describe the movements and itinerary of each division of the Army of the Potomac. Designed by E. B. Cope. How is it inscribed? The …
Cabell’s Battalion, McLaws’ Division, Longstreet’s Corps
Cabell’s Battalion served as a member of McLaws’ Division in the First Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. The last monument was completed on December 19, 1910. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth red Maine granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 3.8 feet x 3.4 feet diameter base. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches and weighs 300 pounds. Overall weight is 3000 pounds. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth red Maine granite pedestal with a circular base. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of the unit. What does it honor? …
Garnett’s Battalion, Heth’s Division, Hill’s Corps
Garnett’s Battalion served as a member of Heth’s Division in the Third Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. The last monument was completed on December 19, 1910. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth red Maine granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 3.8 feet x 3.4 feet diameter base. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches and weighs 300 pounds. Overall weight is 3000 pounds. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth red Maine granite pedestal with a circular base. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of the unit. What does it honor? …
Dance’s Battalion, Artillery Reserve, Ewell’s Corps
Dance’s Battalion served as a member of the Artillery Reserve in the Second Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. The last monument was completed on December 19, 1910. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth red Maine granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 3.8 feet x 3.4 feet diameter base. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches and weighs 300 pounds. Overall weight is 3000 pounds. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth red Maine granite pedestal with a circular base. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of the unit. What does it …
Artillery Reserve, 4th Volunteer Brigade
The 4th Volunteer was also known as Fitzhugh’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of the Artillery Reserve, Army of the Potomac. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1912. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth sea-green granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 36′ by 36′ base. Weight: 300 Pounds. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth sea-green granite pedestal with a square base. Base tapers to a smaller dimension at the tablet. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of the unit. What does it honor? One …
2nd Corps, 2nd Division, 2nd Brigade
The 2nd Corps, 2nd Division, 2nd Brigade was also known as Webb’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Gibbon’s Division in the Second Corps, Army of the Potomac. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1912. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth sea-green granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 36′ by 36′ base. Weight: 300 Pounds. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth sea-green granite pedestal with a square base. Base tapers to a smaller dimension at the tablet. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of …
5th Corps, 2nd Division, 3rd Brigade
The 5th Corps, 2nd Division, 3rd Brigade was also known as Weed’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Ayres’ Division in the Fifth Corps, Army of the Potomac. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1912. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth sea-green granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 36′ by 36′ base. Weight: 300 Pounds. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth sea-green granite pedestal with a square base. Base tapers to a smaller dimension at the tablet. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of …
4th Alabama Infantry
4th Alabama Infantry served as a member of Law’s Brigade in Hood’s Division of the Longstreet’s Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? March 1904. What is it made out of? Granite and bronze. Who made it? Erected by the War Department. What does it depict? Located on the line occupied by the 4th Alabama Infantry prior to its involvement in battle on July 2, 1863 and to which it returned on the night of July 3, 1863. Was the only confederate regimental marker erected during the administration of the U.S. War Department (the First/Second Maryland monument was erected during the GBMA period.) This bronze tablet on a bronze pipe post was the only Confederate regimental marker erected during the administration of the U.S. War Department. It is located on Section 5, Confederate Avenue …
Robertson’s Brigade, Cavalry Division
Robertson’s Brigade served as a member of the Cavalry Division, Army of Northern Virginia. The brigade is honored by a monument and a tablet. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. The last monument was completed on December 19, 1910. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth red Maine granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 3.8 feet x 3.4 feet diameter base. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches and weighs 300 pounds. Overall weight is 3000 pounds. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth red Maine granite pedestal with a circular base. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions …
11th Corps, 3rd Division, 1st Brigade
The 11th Corps, 3rd Division, 1st Brigade was also known as Schimmelfenning’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Schurz’s Division in the Eleventh Corps, Army of the Potomac. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1912. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth sea-green granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 36′ by 36′ base. Weight: 300 Pounds. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth sea-green granite pedestal with a square base. Base tapers to a smaller dimension at the tablet. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of …
Maj. Gen. Daniel E. Sickles Monument
Maj. Gen. Daniel E. Sickles commanded the Third Corps at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? 1901. What is it made out of? Granite; Base: concrete. What size is it? Approx. H. 7 ft.; Base: approx. H. 3 ft. 3 in. x W. 2 ft. 9 in. Who made it? Unknown, sculptor. What does it depict? A square monument made of rough granite blocks is topped with a polished granite diamond symbol of the Third Corps. Monument is a rough and smooth three-course granite shaft topped by a polished Third Corps lozenge emblem in the form of a diamond that rests in a V-shaped top course and set on a 3.3×2.9 foot rough hewn base. The emblem has an inscription in the center. Overall height is 7 feet. What does it honor? The monument marks the site …
Jenkins’ Brigade, Cavalry Division (Jackson’s Battery attached)
Jenkins’ Brigade served as a member of the Cavalry Division, Army of Northern Virginia. There is a monument to the brigade and to Jackson’s battery, attached. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. The last monument was completed on December 19, 1910. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth red Maine granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 3.8 feet x 3.4 feet diameter base. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches and weighs 300 pounds. Overall weight is 3000 pounds. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth red Maine granite pedestal with a circular base. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements …
6th Corps, 3rd Division
Newton’s Division served as a member of the Sixth Corps in the Army of the Potomac. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? Seven foot tall monolith. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monuments are rough-hewn monoliths, 4’2?x2?x7?H, consisting of Winnsboro, South Carolina granite. Bronze inscription tablet, 3’8?x3’6-3/4?, is affixed to the polished face of the monolith. Corps insignia, a bronze Greek Cross, is excised & polished at top of tablet. What does it honor? One of 22 Union division monuments that describe the movements and itinerary of each division of the Army of the Potomac. Designed by E. B. Cope. How is it …
Cavalry Corps, 1st Division
Buford’s Division served as a member of the Cavalry Corps in the Army of the Potomac. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? Seven foot tall monolith. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monuments are rough-hewn monoliths, 4’2?x2?x7?H, consisting of Winnsboro, South Carolina granite. Bronze inscription tablet, 3’8?x3’6-3/4?, is affixed to the polished face of the monolith. Corps insignia, a bronze set of crossed sabers, is excised & polished at top of tablet. What does it honor? One of 22 Union division monuments that describe the movements and itinerary of each division of the Army of the Potomac. Designed by E. B. Cope. How …
11th Corps, 2nd Division, 2nd Brigade
The 11th Corps, 2nd Division, 2nd Brigade was also known as Smith’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of von Steinwehr’s Division in the Eleventh Corps, Army of the Potomac. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1912. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth sea-green granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 36′ by 36′ base. Weight: 300 Pounds. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth sea-green granite pedestal with a square base. Base tapers to a smaller dimension at the tablet. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions …
1st Corps, Artillery Brigade
The 1st Corps, Artillery Brigade was also known as Wainwright’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Wainwright’s Brigade of the First Corps, Army of the Potomac. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Completed between 1911 and 1912. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Sea Green Granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? Each brigade monument stands 5’4″ high and weigh 3,500 pounds. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts What does it depict? Pedestals: Monolith consisting of polished smooth sea-green granite pedestal with a square 36′ by 36′ base. Base tapers to a smaller dimension at the tablet. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet measuring 4’0′ x 3’8” with rounded corners weighing 300 pounds. What does it honor? One of 74 brigade …
Posey’s Brigade, Anderson’s Division, Hill’s Corps
Posey’s Brigade served as a member of Anderson’s Division in the Third Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. The last monument was completed on December 19, 1910. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth red Maine granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 3.8 feet x 3.4 feet diameter base. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches and weighs 300 pounds. Overall weight is 3000 pounds. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth red Maine granite pedestal with a circular base. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of the unit. What does it honor? …
6th Corps, 1st Division, 3rd Brigade
The 6th Corps, 1st Division, 3rd Brigade was also known as Russell’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Wright’s Division in the Sixth Corps, Army of the Potomac. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1912. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth sea-green granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 36′ by 36′ base. Weight: 300 Pounds. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth sea-green granite pedestal with a square base. Base tapers to a smaller dimension at the tablet. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of …
Beckham’s Battalion, Cavalry Division
Beckham’s Battalion served as a member of Stuart’s Division in the Second Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. The last monument was completed on December 19, 1910. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth red Maine granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 3.8 feet x 3.4 feet diameter base. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches and weighs 300 pounds. Overall weight is 3000 pounds. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth red Maine granite pedestal with a circular base. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of the unit. What does it honor? …
McIntosh’s Battalion, Artillery Reserve, Hill’s Corps
McIntosh’s Battalion served as a member of the Artillery Reserve in the Third Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. The last monument was completed on December 19, 1910. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth red Maine granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 3.8 feet x 3.4 feet diameter base. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches and weighs 300 pounds. Overall weight is 3000 pounds. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth red Maine granite pedestal with a circular base. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of the unit. What does it …