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Eustis Brigade Monument

6th Corps, 3rd Division, 2nd Brigade

The 6th Corps, 3rd Division, 2nd Brigade was also known as Eustis’ 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 …

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2nd Rhode Island Monument

2nd Rhode Island Infantry

The Second Rhode Island Infantry is honored by a monument and a position stone at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Oct. 12, 1886. What is it made out of? Monument: granite with bronze adornment; Base: granite. What size is it? Monument: approx. H. 9 ft. 4 in. x 5 ft. x 5 ft.; Bronze adornment: approx. W. 2 ft. x D. 2 ft. Who made it? Smith Granite Company, fabricator. What does it depict? Granite monument topped by bronze infantry accouterments, including drum and wreath. Monument is a smooth granite shaft, 2.10 foot square that is topped with a bronze sculpture of infantry accouterments and set on a rough hewn 4.6 foot square base. Overall height is 9.4 foot. An inscription and carved state seal is located on the west face. What does it honor? The …

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7th Massachusetts Infantry Monument

7th Massachusetts Infantry

The Seventh Massachusetts Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Installed June 1885. Dedicated Oct. 6, 1886. What is it made out of? Granite. What size is it? Approx. 5 x 4 x 3 ft. Who made it? Unknown, sculptor. What does it depict? Granite monument with slanted top featuring relief of crossed muskets, non-commissioned officer’s sword, kepi, and VI Corps Greek cross, with two flank markers. Monument is a 4×3 foot granite shaft with a slant face set on a 5×4 foot base. The face has raised letters, sculptured relief of crossed muskets, non-commissioned officer’s sword, kepi and Sixth Corps Greek Cross. Flanking markers have a double slant tops, 1.6×8 foot. What does it honor? The monument marks reserve line held by the regiment from the evening of July 2nd …

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37th Massachusetts Monument

37th Massachusetts Infantry

The Thirty Seventh Massachusetts Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? 1886. What is it made out of? Monument: granite; Base: stone. What size is it? Overall: approx. 9 ft. 14 in. x 4 ft. x 4 ft. Who made it? Milles and Luce, fabricator. What does it depict? Granite monument in form of a tree trunk with carved knapsack, standard, two muskets and VI Corps insignia on a scroll. The monument stands on a two tiered base atop boulder. Monument is a 2.2 foot square granite shaft in the form of a tree trunk with carved knapsack, standard, two muskets, and VI Corps insignia on a scroll set on a four foot square base that rests on a boulder. There are raised letters on the base. Flanking markers are gable …

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10th Massachusetts Monument, Sedgwick Avenue

10th Massachusetts Infantry

The Tenth Massachusetts Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Oct. 6, 1885. What is it made out of? Monument: granite with bronze adornment; Base: granite. What size is it? Overall: approx. 8 ft. 4 in. x 5 ft. x 5 ft. Who made it? Mosman, Melzar Hunt, 1845-1926, sculptor. Newell, J. K., designer. Chester Granite Co., fabricator. What does it depict? Overall height is 8.4 foot. Monument: granite with bronze adornment; Base: granite. Granite monument topped by bronze sculpture of three heroic-size muskets, drum, knapsack, cartridge box, and canteen. The monument was designed by Captain J. K. Newell, Co. I. The bronze sculpture was done by Melzar H. Mosman. Flanking markers are gable-topped, 1.6×8 foot. What does it honor? The monument marks the position occupied by the 10th Massachusetts Infantry …

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