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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 …
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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 …
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2nd Corps, 1st Division, 4th Brigade
The 2nd Corps, 1st Division, 4th Brigade was also known as Brooke’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Caldwell’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 …
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2nd Corps, 1st Division, 3rd Brigade
The 2nd Corps, 1st Division, 3rd Brigade was also known as Zook’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Caldwell’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 …
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2nd Corps, 1st Division, 2nd Brigade
The 2nd Corps, 1st Division, 2nd Brigade was also known as Kelly’s Irish Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Caldwell’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 …
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2nd Corps, 1st Division
Caldwell’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 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 …
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2nd Corps, 1st Division, 1st Brigade
The 2nd Corps, 1st Division, 1st Brigade was also known as Cross’ Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Caldwell’s Division of 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 …
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52nd New York Infantry
The Fifty Second New York Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? July 3, 1893. What is it made out of? Monument: granite with bronze adornment; Base: granite. What size is it? Monument: approx. 8 ft. 9 in. x 5 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft. 6 in.; Base: approx. 10 in. x 6 ft. 5 in. x 5 ft. 3 in. Who made it? Buberl, Caspar, 1834-1899, sculptor. Henry-Bonnard Bronze Company, founder. What does it depict? Granite monument with bronze trophy of crossed muskets and infantry accouterments on the front. The top of the monument has a pediment shape with bronze state seal. Granite monument has rough hewn sides with a gable top that has brackets on the east side and sets on a 6.6×5.4 foot rough hewn base. Overall …
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66th New York Infantry
The Sixty Sixth New York Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Oct. 9, 1889. What is it made out of? Monument: Hallowell granite with bronze adornment; Base: stone. What size is it? Overall: approx. 12 ft. x 5 ft. 10 in. x 5 ft. 1 in. Who made it? Power, Maurice J., 1838-1902, sculptor. What does it depict? he monument was paid for using the state appropriation of $1,500.00. Granite shaft with apex cap, and bronze adornments, including a trefoil design and state tondo on one side; and a relief depicting Union soldier sharing canteen and shaking hands with a Confederate soldier under a banner inscribed Peace and Unity. Monument is a granite shaft topped with a cornice and apex cap set on a 7×6.3 foot rough and smooth double …
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64th New York Infantry
The Sixth Fourth New York Infantry is honored by a monument and a marker to a fallen officer at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? July 2, 1890. What is it made out of? Monument: Hallowell granite with bronze adornment. What size is it? Overall: approx. 13 ft. 9 in. x 8 ft. 2 in. x 8 ft. 2 in. Who made it? Archibald, W. B., sculptor. Cannon, M. G., carver. What does it depict? Granite shaft decorated with bronze state tondo and bronze II Corps trefoil. The monument stands on a tiered base. Monument is a rough hewn granite shaft with a cross gable cap set on a 8.2 foot square rough hewn triple base. Overall height is seventeen foot. The shaft has raised letter inscriptions and bronze Second Corps trefoils on the north and south …
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57th New York Infantry
The Fifty Seventh New York Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? October 6, 1889. What is it made out of? Monument: granite with bronze adornment; Base: stone. What size is it? Monument: approx. 14 ft. 8 in. x 7 ft. x 7 ft.; Base: approx. 15 in. x 6 ft. x 6 ft. Who made it? Frederick & Field, fabricator. What does it depict? Granite shaft with apex cap, and bronze adornments, including a trefoil design, state tondo, and military insignia of crossed bayonets and cartridge box. The monument sits on a two-tiered base. Monument is a 14.8 foot square granite shaft with cornice and apex cap set on a seven foot square rough hewn double base. The shaft has bronze inscription tablets on all sides and a bronze cartridge …
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140th Pennsylvania Infantry
The One Hundred Fortieth Pennsylvania Infantry is honored by a monument and a secondary monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Sept. 11, 1889. What is it made out of? Sculpture: granite; Base: granite with bronze relief. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. 15 ft. 7 in.; Base: approx. W. 6 ft. 4 in. x D. 6 ft. 4 in. Who made it? P. F. Eisenbrown & Sons, fabricator. What does it depict? Monument consists of a tapered, two-course pedestal and rough-hewn base. There are various relief elements on the pedestal, including a bronze State Seal. The pedestal is topped with drum and draped flag finial. Monument is a 3.7 foot square granite shaft topped with a sculpture of regimental accoutrements set on a 6.4 foot square rough hewn base. Overall height is 15.7 foot. The …
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148th Pennsylvania Infantry
The One Hundred Forty Eighth Pennsylvania Infantry is honored by a monument and a secondary monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Sept. 11, 1889. What is it made out of? Monument: granite with bronze adornment; Base: granite. What size is it? Monument: approx. 14 ft. 3 in. x 7 ft. 3 in. x 7 ft. 3 in. Who made it? P. F. Eisenbrown & Sons, fabricator. What does it depict? Granite monument with trefoil reliefs, four corner columns, cap with relief shields, topped by finial of infantry accouterments, including draped drum and rifle. Flank markers have rough bases 4’11″x2’10″; shafts with trefoil top, 4’1″x2’3″. What does it honor? The location of the monument marks the position held by regiment on the afternoon of July 2, 1863. How is it inscribed? RECRUITED IN/CENTRE, CLARION, INDIANA/AND JEFFERSON …
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27th Connecticut Infantry
The Twenty Seventh Connecticut Infantry is honored by two monuments (one in the Wheatfield and one on Brooke Avenue), a position stone, and two markers to fallen officers (Colonel Henry Merwin and Captain Jed Chapman) at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Installed 1885. Dedicated Oct. 22, 1885. What is it made out of? Sculpture: granite with white bronze elements; Eagle: bronze; Base: granite. What size is it? Overall: approx. 38 x 6 x 6 ft. Who made it? St. Johnsbury Granite Company, fabricator. What does it depict? Four-sided shaft stands on a square pedestal on a tiered base. Relief elements include the Connecticut coat of arms, the insignia of the Union II Corps and a trefoil. An eagle with outstretched wings tops the monument. Monument is a 2.3 foot square granite obelisk topped with a bronze …
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53rd Pennsylvania Infantry
The Fifty Third Pennsylvania Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Cast 1888. Dedicated Sept. 11, 1889. What is it made out of? Sculpture: bronze; Base: granite. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. 8 ft. 7 in. x 2 ft. x 2 ft.; Base: approx. 9 ft. 7 in. x 6 ft. x 6 ft. Who made it? Wagner, A., sculptor. Henry-Bonnard Bronze Company, founder. Oursler and Sons, fabricator. What does it depict? Atop a tall granite base stands a bronze figure of an infantryman holding the barrel of his rifle in his proper right hand. His proper left hand rests at his waist with his thumb tucked into his belt. On his back he carries a bedroll, a knapsack, and a canteen. The base is adorned on the front with …
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2nd Delaware Infantry
The Second Delaware Infantry is honored by a monument and a position stone at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? June 10, 1886. Relocated 1909. What is it made out of? Monument: Brandywine blue granite; Base: Brandywine blue granite. What size is it? Dedicated June 10, 1886. Relocated 1909. Who made it? Davidson, Thomas, fabricator. Miller, William N., contractor. What does it depict? Rough hewn granite marker with smooth faced triangular section on front with text inscription, and capped top with trefoil design on front. Monument is a 2.2 foot square rough granite shaft with an apex cap set on a 3.6 foot square rough hewn base. Overall height is 7.9 foot. The shaft has a polished inscription panel on the south and a trefoil design on all sides of the cap. Position marker is rough sided …
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145th Pennsylvania Infantry
The One Hundred Forty Fifth Pennsylvania Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Installed ca. 1888. Dedicated Sept. 11, 1889. What is it made out of? Sculpture: bronze; Base: granite with bronze relief. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. 10 ft. 9 in. x 3 ft. 4 in. x 2 ft. 4 in.; Base: approx. W. 6 ft. 5 in. Who made it? Stephens, sculptor. Ryegate Granite Company, fabricator. What does it depict? Full-length uniformed infantryman stands atop a tapered pedestal and base. The figure is in a combat stance, holding his musket upright in both hands. A bronze relief of the State Seal is affixed to the front of the pedestal, directly below the figure. There is also a trefoil corps insignia on the right face of the pedestal. Monument …
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81st Pennsylvania Infantry
The Eighty First Pennsylvania Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? June 13, 1888. What is it made out of? Monument: granite with bronze tablet. What size is it? Overall: approx. H. 15 ft. 9 in.; Base: approx. W. 6 ft. 4 in. x D. 6 ft. 4 in. Who made it? P. F. Eisenbrown & Sons, fabricator. What does it depict? Granite obelisk decorated with bronze state seal, and relief of crossed muskets, shield and cartridge box. The obelisk has an apex cap and four-side finial of granite trefoil. It stands on a two-tiered base. Monument is a 3.5 foot square granite shaft with an apex cap and four-sided trefoil set on a 6.4 foot square rough base. Overall height is 15.9 foot. The shaft has a bronze state seal, …
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61st New York Infantry
The Sixty First New York Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? July 1, 1889. What is it made out of? Monument: granite with bronze adornment; Base: stone. What size is it? Overall: approx. 9 ft. x 76 in. x 77 in. Who made it? Unknown, fabricator. What does it depict? Four rough hewn granite blocks decorated with bronze New York State Seal and Corps trefoil. What does it honor? The monument marks the position of the 61st New York Infantry on the afternoon of July 2, 1863 in the fighting in Rose’s Wheatfield. How is it inscribed? ON THE AFTERNOON OF/JULY 2ND. 1863./CASUALTIES/KILLED 6 WOUNDED 56/TOTAL LOSS 62. When was this photograph taken? December 10, 2011. Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, the Wheatfield, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. …
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Irish Brigade (63rd, 69th, and 88th New York Infantry)
The New York Irish Brigade (63rd, 69th, and 88th New York) is honored by a monument and two position stones (one to the 63d New York and the 69th New York) at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? July 2, 1888. What is it made out of? Monument: Quincy granite and Standard bronze; Base: stone. What size is it? Overall: approx. 19 ft. 6 in. x 10 ft. 2 in. x 8 ft. Who made it? O’Donovan, William Rudolf, 1844-1920, sculptor. Power, Maurice J., 1838-1902, contractor. Duncan, John Hemingway, 1855-1929, architect. What does it depict? A polished granite shaft with inset bronze carved in the shape of a traditional Celtic Cross. At the top of the cross is the trefoil symbol of the 2nd Army Corps. Beneath it are five medallions with the numeric designation of the …
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28th Massachusetts Infantry
The Twenty Eighth Massachusetts Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? 1885. What is it made out of? Monument: granite; Eagle: marble; Base: stone. What size is it? approx. 13 ft. 4 in. x 5 ft. x 5 ft. Who made it? Brady, T. M., sculptor. Ford, A., sculptor. What does it depict? Granite shaft topped by a marble eagle. The shaft is decorated with the U.S. shield, an Irish harp, a trefoil design, the flags of the Irish Brigade and the U.S. flag crossed, and shield of a person with bow and arrows. The monument cost $500.00. Monument is a three foot square granite shaft with a flat top that contains a sculptured marble eagle and set on a five foot square rough hewn base. The shaft has scotia molding …
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5th New Hampshire Infantry
The Fifth New Hampshire Infantry is honored by a monument and a position stone at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? July 2, 1886. What is it made out of? Monument: granite with bronze adornment; Base: stone. What size is it? Overall: approx. H. 6 ft. 6 in. x 8 ft. x 3 ft. Who made it? Hunton, J. F., fabricator. Thos. Nahn Granite Works, fabricator. What does it depict? Costing just $600.00, the monument was designed by Major Frank Rice of the 31st Massachusetts. Although simple and perhaps unimpressive to modern visitors, the monument is meant to symbolize the men of the Granite state who were, in the words of the regimental scribe William A. Child, “hard, enduring, patient, and unmovable.” Monument comprised of an octagonal mid-section with bronze text plaques, topped by a large boulder. …
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