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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 …

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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.

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