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Greenes Brigade Monument

12th Corps, 2nd Division, 3rd Brigade

Greene’s Brigade served as a member of Geary’s Division in the Twelfth 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 the unit. What does it honor? One of 74 Union brigade monuments erected at Gettysburg by the …

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60th New York Infantry

The Sixty New York Infantry is honored by a monument and a company marker at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? July 2, 1888. Relocated Oct. 1902. What is it made out of? Sculpture: granite with bronze elements; Base: granite. What size is it? Overall: approx. 12 ft. 4 in. x 7 ft. x 7 ft. Who made it? Frederick & Field, fabricator. What does it depict? Vertical shaft with a pyramidal cap and smooth and rough-hewn surfaces stands on a tiered base. The cap rests on a row of minie balls. A round relief of a State Seal is affixed to the lower front. Above the Seal are crossed muskets and wreaths in relief. Stars are on the cap faces. Monument is one of 90 in the park honoring New York troops who participated in the …

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137th New York Monument, Culps Hill

137th New York Infantry

The One Hundred Thirty Seventh New York Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? July 2, 1888. What is it made out of? Sculpture: Quincy granite with bronze elements; Base: granite. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. H. 15 ft.; Base: approx. W. 5 ft. 8 in. x D. 5 ft. 8 in. Who made it? Frederick & Field, fabricator. What does it depict? Vertical, rectangular marker stands on a pedestal and a low, rough-hewn base. A relief of crossed rifles with a cartridge box encircled by a garland is affixed to the front face, and a State Seal relief is installed on the front, lower portion of the pedestal. The apexed cap is topped with a Corps star insignia bearing the number “137.” Monument is a two-part granite shaft with …

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78th and 102nd New York Monument

78th and 102nd New York Infantry Regiments

The Seventy Eighth and One Hundred Second New York Infantry Regiments are honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? July 2, 1888. What is it made out of? Sculpture: granite with bronze elements; Base: granite. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. H. 10 ft.; Base: approx. W. 8 ft. 5 in. x D. 5 ft. 8 in. Who made it? Barr, R. D., sculptor. Smith Granite Company, fabricator. What does it depict? Uniformed Union soldier kneels behind a makeshift stone and wood barricade in firing position. The work is installed on a horizontal pedestal and a rough-hewn, sectioned base. Bronze elements include a round State Seal on the left face, a star on the front, and a star and arched palm fronds on the rear. An interesting, but not quickly noticeable feature, of …

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149th New York Infantry

The One Hundred Forty Ninth New York Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Relief was executed 1891. Dedicated 1892. What is it made out of? Sculpture: Barre granite with bronze reliefs; Base: Barre granite. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. 11 ft. 8 in. x 3 ft. 8 in. x 3 ft. 8 in.; Base: approx. 5 ft. 4 in. x 5 ft. 4 in. x 4 ft. 5 in. Who made it? Cook, Ralph, sculptor. Forbes, Edwin, 1839-1895, painter. (copy after) Francis & Company, fabricator. What does it depict? Shaft and plinth with an embellished Gothic cap contains a battle scene relief and State Seal tondo in the front and the 12th Corps star emblem on two sides. Monument is a three-part finished granite shaft with a curved cap …

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