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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 …

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Candys Brigade Monument

12th Corps, 2nd Division, 1st Brigade

The 12th Corps, 2nd Division, 1st Brigade was also known as Candy’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Geary’s Division in the Twelfth Corps, Army of the Potomac. The brigade is honored by two monuments, one erected by the War Department, and 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 …

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28th Pennsylvania Monument

28th Pennsylvania Infantry

The Twenty Eighth Pennsylvania Infantry is honored by a monument and a secondary monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Oct. 13, 1885. Rededicated Sept. 11, 1889. What is it made out of? Sculpture: granite with bronze elements; Base: granite. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. H. 7 ft. 6 in.; Base: approx. W. 9 ft. 7 in. x D. 6 ft. 6 in. Who made it? Smith Granite Company, fabricator. What does it depict? Monument consists of a Corps star insignia atop a rectangular, rough-hewn pedestal and two-tiered rough-hewn base. A relief of an infantryman’s kepi is set on the sloped surface of the base. A square relief of the State Seal is affixed to the right of the pedestal, and a recessed star is installed on the left. Monument is a two-part stepped and …

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147th Monument, Pardee Field

147th Pennsylvania Infantry

The One Hundred Forty Seventh Pennsylvania Infantry is honored by a monument, a secondary monument, a company marker, and a position stone at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? October 13, 1885 What is it made out of? Sculpture: light brown granite with polished facades; Base: boulder with bronze relief. What size is it? Approx. 35 x 36 x 22 in. Who made it? Smith Granite Company, fabricator. What does it depict? Star-shaped monument, insignia of the 12th Corps, is set atop a natural boulder. A relief of the State Coat of Arms is affixed to the front of the boulder. Monument is a 6.5×3 foot smooth cut granite star with an incised inscription on the rear and a regimental symbol incised on the front, and set on a rock foundation containing a bronze medallion. Flanking markers …

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5th Ohio Infantry

The Fifth Ohio Infantry is honored by a monument, a bronze tondo, and a position stone at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Sept. 14, 1887. What is it made out of? Sculpture: white granite; Base: granite. Tondo: bronze. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. 11 ft. 8 in. x 3 ft. x 3 ft.; Base: approx. W. 5 ft. 11 in. x D. 5 ft. 11 in. Who made it? J. McElwaine (Firm), fabricator. What does it depict? Monument consists of a vertical rectangular marker with a decorative apexed cap and a two-tiered base. A relief of a crossed musket and Union flag is on the front face. The 12th Corps star insignia appears on each face of the cap. At the top are two knapsacks with bedrolls which lean together to form the apex. An …

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7th Ohio Infantry

The Seventh Ohio Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Sept. 14, 1887. What is it made out of? Sculpture: red western granite with bronze elements; Base: granite. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. 9 ft. 9 in. x 4 ft. x 4 ft.; Base: approx. W. 8 ft. x D. 8 ft. Who made it? Smith Granite Company, fabricator. What does it depict? Vertical monument have mostly rough-hewn surfaces and an apexed top. There is a polished inscription stone on each side. On two faces, towards the top, are State Seal and unit reliefs. A relief of crossed muskets with a wreath in the center is on the lower front sloped surface. A Corps star insignia appears on the top of the front inscription tablet. Monument is a two-part granite …

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29th Ohio Infantry

The Twenty Ninth Ohio Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Sept. 14, 1887. What is it made out of? Sculpture: white granite; Base: white granite. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. 9 ft. 6 in. x 8 ft. x 2 ft. 6 in.; Base: approx. W. 9 ft. 11 in. x D. 4 ft. 6 in. (8 tons). Who made it? McGinn, Patrick, sculptor. Ryegate Granite Company, fabricator. What does it depict? Monument has an apexed cap and stands on a tiered base. On the front face is a bas-relief which depicts a camp tent with various weapons and other military accouterments. These include a drum, knapsack, muskets with bayonets, cartridge box and canteen. Monument is a two-part granite shaft set on a 9.11×4.6 foot rough cut base. The lower …

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66th Ohio Infantry

The Sixty Sixth Ohio Infantry is honored by a monument and a stone to a fallen officer at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Sept. 14, 1887. What is it made out of? Sculpture: Concord granite; Base: granite on a boulder. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. 12 ft. 10 in. x 2 ft. 2 in. x 2 ft. 2 in.; Base: approx. 1 ft. 5 in. x 5 ft. 7 in. x 5 ft. 7 in. Who made it? J. McElwaine (Firm), fabricator. What does it depict? Shaft with a decorative apex cap stands on a tiered base and a natural boulder. Decorative relief elements include crossed muskets, a cartridge box and stars. Monument is a three-part granite shaft with a curvilinear top and set on a 5.7 foot square base. The lower part of the …

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