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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 …

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Army of Northern Virginia Monument

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 …

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