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3rd Corps, 2nd Division
Humphreys’ Division served as a member of the Third Corps in the Army of the Potomac. The division is honored by two monuments, one at the Peach Orchard and one on Sickles Avenue. 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? This monument does not follow the same model as the other Union division monuments and resembles a corps monument. 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 inscribed? The …
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3rd Corps, 2nd Division, 2nd Brigade
The 3rd Corps, 2nd Division, 2nd Brigade was also known as Brewster’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Humphrey’s Division in the Third 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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3rd Corps, 2nd Division, 3rd Brigade
The 3rd Corps, 2nd Division, 3rd Brigade was also known as Burling’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Humphrey’s Division in the Third 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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3rd Corps, 2nd Division, 1st Brigade
The 3rd Corps, 2nd Division, 1st Brigade was also known as Carr’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Humphrey’s Division in the Third 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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11th New Jersey Infantry
The Eleventh New Jersey Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? June 20, 1888. What is it made out of? Granite. What size is it? Approx. H. 9 ft.; Base: approx. 4 ft. 4 in. x 4 ft. 4 in. x 6 ft. 7 in. Who made it? Smith Granite Company, fabricator. What does it depict? A huge book draped with a flag on which a soldier’s cap rests. The inscriptions are incised on the front and back cover of the book. Monument is an open granite book setting on end with its covers open and set on a rough hewn base. Book has inscriptions on the covers and a sculpted flag covers the top and reverse. Overall height is nine feet. Flanking markers are one foot square with apex tops. …
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12th New Hampshire Infantry
The Twelfth New Hampshire Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Sept. 28, 1888. What is it made out of? Granite. What size is it? Approx. 9 ft x 5 ft. 2 in. x 3 ft. 3 in.; Base: approx. W. 6 ft. 10 in. x D. 5 ft. Who made it? Unknown, sculptor. What does it depict? A rectangular granite monument adorned at the top with two scrolls and a carving of a soldier’s blanket roll. The ends of the monument are adorned with the Third Corps diamond symbol. Monument is a 5.2×3.3 foot smooth granite shaft with a sarcophagus-like form and set on a 6.10×5 foot rough hewn base. Raised-letter inscriptions are located in the shaft and base. Overall height is nine feet. Flanking markers are one foot square …
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84th Pennsylvania Infantry
The Eighty Fourth Pennsylvania Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Sept. 11, 1889. What is it made out of? Grey granite with a bronze tablet. What size is it? Overall: approx. H. 16 ft. 10 in.; Die: approx. W. 4 ft. 2 in. x D. 4 ft. 2 in.; Base: W. 6 ft. 11 in. x D. 6 ft. 11 in. Who made it? P. F. Eisenbrown & Sons, fabricator. What does it depict? Square tapered marker on a low rough-hewn base. It has an ornate, diamond-shaped cap, and relief ornaments include crossed swords and the Pennsylvania State Seal. Monument is a stepped/tapered shaft of pebble finish coursed granite topped with a crown composed of three-dimensional diamonds/lozenges, incised inscriptions, crossed gun bas-relief, and bronze tablet and set on a 6.10 …
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1st Massachusetts Infantry
The First Massachusetts Infantry is honored by a monument and a position marker at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Installed June 30, 1886. Dedicated July 2, 1886. What is it made out of? Granite. What size is it? Approx. 11 x 8 x 3 ft.; Base: approx. 3 ft. 9 ft. 6 in. x 4 ft. 7 in. Who made it? Smith Granite Company, fabricator. What does it depict? Atop a rough granite base is a large Third Corps diamond symbol carved with a relief depicting a soldier holding his rifle as he steps over a split-rail fence along Emmitsburg Road. Monument is a 7.10×2.1 foot granite shaft that is diamond shaped with a sculpted relief of an infantryman at a fence line along Emmitsburg Road and set on a 9.7×4.7 foot rough hewn base. Overall …
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8th New Jersey Infantry
The Eighth New Jersey Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? June 30, 1888. What is it made out of? Granite. What size is it? Overall: approx. 17 ft. 5 in. x 5 ft. 4 in. x 5 ft. 4 in. Who made it? Unknown, sculptor. What does it depict? Granite shaft with carved relief of military insignia of crossed rifles and flag on front. The shaft has an apexed cap and is topped by a diamond-shape finial. Monument is a 2.6 foot square polished granite shaft with an apex cap topped with a diamond set on a 5.4 foot square smooth base. The shaft has an incised inscription with ornamental cornice and reliefs of infantry accoutrements on the south side. The flanking markers are apex topped, one foot square. What …
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2nd New Hampshire Infantry
The Second New Hampshire Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? July 2, 1886. What is it made out of? Monument: granite; Base: granite. What size is it? Overall: approx. 13 ft. 3 in. x 6 ft. 2 in. x 6 ft. 2 in. Who made it? Nahn, Thomas, sculptor. Thos. Nahn Granite Works, fabricator. What does it depict? Granite cone-shaped monument with reliefs of muskets at edges with muzzles pointing toward the apex, and diamond shapes below rifle butt. The monument is set upon a three-tiered base, the top polished level has text inscriptions. Monument is a 3.3 foot square smooth granite shaft with an apex top that contains reliefs of muskets pointing up at the edges and set on a 6.2 foot square rough hewn base. There are inscriptions …
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5th New Jersey Infantry
The Fifth New Jersey Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? June 30, 1888. What is it made out of? Granite. What size is it? Approx. 14 ft. 6 in. x 2 ft. 9 in. x 2 ft. 9 in.; Base: approx. W. 6 ft. x D. 6 ft. Who made it? Unknown, sculptor. What does it depict? A granite shaft adorned on the front with a relief depicting a soldier’s pack slung over two rifles. Under the rifles is a relief of a wreath encircling the number five. Monument is a 2.9 foot square polished granite shaft with a cornice and apex cap and set on a six foot square rough hewn base. The shaft has inscriptions on all sides and a sculptured relief of infantry accoutrements on the east …
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6th New Jersey Infantry
The Sixth New Jersey Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? June 30, 1888. What is it made out of? Monument: Barre granite; Base: granite. What size is it? Monument: approx. 15 ft. 1 in. x 2 ft. x 2 ft.; Base: approx. 1 ft. 5 in. x 5 ft. 4 in. x 5 ft. 4 in. Who made it? Frederick & Field, fabricator. What does it depict? Tall shaft decorated with relief of crossed musket and wreath on the front face. The shaft sits atop a rough hewn base. Flanking markers are apex topped, one foot square. Monument is a two foot square polished granite obelisk set on a 5.4 foot square rough hewn base. The shaft has a sculpture relief of crossed muskets and wreath on the east face …
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73rd New York Infantry
The Seventy Third New York Infantry is honored by a monument and a position stone at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Installed Aug. 1897. Dedicated Sept. 6, 1897. What is it made out of? Sculpture: bronze; Base: granite. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. 7 x 4 x 3 ft.; Base: approx. 14 x 8 x 7 ft. Who made it? Moretti, Giuseppe, 1857-1935, sculptor. Gorham Manufacturing Company, founder. Hoffmann and Prochazka, contractor. What does it depict? A figure of a Civil War soldier holding his rifle stands beside a Fire Zouave holding a bugle. The figures are installed atop a square granite base. Monument is a seven foot granite shaft and bronze statues of a fireman and infantryman on a 8×7 foot rough hewn base. Bronze inscription tablets are located on all sides and a …
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16th Massachusetts Infantry
The Sixteenth Massachusetts Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Installed Dec. 1885. Dedicated July 1, 1886. What is it made out of? Granite; Plaque: bronze. What size is it? Approx. H. 10 ft. x 5 ft. 10 in. x 5 ft. 10 in. Who made it? Hallowell Granite Company, fabricator. What does it depict? A square granite monument with a rounded top is adorned on each side with the Third Corps diamond symbol. Monument is a 3.7 foot square granite shaft with a dome cap that has chamfered edges and a four-sided diamond decoration and set on a 5.10 foot square smooth base. The shaft has a bronze inscription tablet on the west face. Overall height is ten feet. Flanking markers are 1.6×8 foot with gable tops and cut inscriptions …
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120th New York Infantry
The One Hundred Twentieth New York Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? June 25, 1889. What is it made out of? Quincy granite; Relief plaque: bronze. What size is it? Approx. H. 25 ft. x Diam. 8 ft. Who made it? Frederick & Field, fabricator. What does it depict? A column of rough granite blocks is topped with the Third Corps diamond symbol and adorned on the front with a bronze relief plaque depicting the state seal. Monument is a cylindrical castellated granite turret with an apex cap that contains a diamond-shaped granite finial and set on an eight foot diameter base. The shaft is rusticated stone with a bronze inscription tablet and state seal on the west side. Overall height is twenty-five feet. Flanking markers are one foot square …
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Brig. Gen. Andrew A. Humphreys
Brig. Gen. Andrew Atkinson Humphreys commanded the Second Division of the Third Corps at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Installed before July 1, 1919. What is it made out of? Sculpture: bronze; Base: granite. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. 7 ft. x 34 in. x 33 in.; Base: approx. 8 x 7 x 7 ft. Who made it? Schweizer, J. Otto, 1863-1955, sculptor. Gorham Manufacturing Company, founder. Van Amringe Granite Company, fabricator. What does it depict? A portrait of General Humphreys striding forward from the Division Line that extended along the Emmitsburg Road on July 2, 1863. His proper left hand rests on a sword that hangs on his proper left side. The sculpture rests on top of a rough granite base adorned with an inscription plaque on the front and the Pennsylvania state seal …
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115th Pennsylvania Infantry
The One Hundred Fifteenth Pennsylvania Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Sept. 12, 1889. What is it made out of? Granite with bronze relief. What size is it? Overall: approx. 12 ft. 7 in. x 5 ft. x 5 ft. Who made it? Unknown, sculptor. What does it depict? An eagle perches on a half-sphere atop a pedestal and tiered base. A diamond corps insignia appears on all four sides of the cap. A State Seal relief is affixed to the pedestal, below one of the diamonds. Monument is a 2.2 foot square polished granite shaft with an apex cap with a sculptured eagle set on a five foot square double base. Overall height is 12.7 foot. The shaft has incised inscriptions and a bronze state seal on the south …
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26th Pennsylvania Infantry
The Twenty Sixth Pennsylvania Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Installed between 1888-1890. What is it made out of? Granite; Relief plaque: bronze. What size is it? Overall: approx. H. 10 ft. 6 in.; Base: W. 6 ft. 5 in. x D. 6 ft. 5 in. Who made it? Cessler, J. M., carver. What does it depict? A square granite monument carved on the front with a relief depicting a soldier’s backpack and bedroll. Below the relief is a bronze plaque depicting the state seal, and above the relief is the diamond symbol of the Third Corps. Monument is a 3.2 foot square granite shaft with an apex cap with a panel containing the Third Corps diamond insignia and set on a 6.5 foot square rough hewn base. The shaft …
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Excelsior Brigade (70th, 71st, 72nd, and 74th New York Regiments)
The Excelsior Brigade (70th, 71st, 72nd, 73rd, and 74th New York Regiments) is honored by a monument and four position stones at Gettysburg (denoting the location of the 70th, 71st, 72nd, and 74th Regiments). About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Cornerstone laid July 2, 1888; Dedicated July 2, 1893. What is it made out of? Canopy and base: Concord granite; Columns: Keesville New York Hypersthene granite; Plaques: bronze. What size is it? Overall: approx. 21 ft. 7 in. x 4 ft. 6 in. x 4 ft. 6 in.; Eagle: approx. H. 2 ft. 9 in.; Base: approx. 9 in. x 6 ft. 2 in. x 6 ft. 2 in. Who made it? Bauer, Theo, sculptor. Power, Maurice J., 1838-1902, sculptor. New England Monument Company, fabricator. Railway Granite and Marble Works, fabricator. What does it depict? Granite structure with …
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11th Massachusetts Infantry
The Eleventh Massachusetts Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Dedicated 1885. Relocated 1896. What is it made out of? Granite. What size is it? Approx. H. 14 ft.; Base: W. 5 ft. x D. 5 ft. Who made it? Smith Granite Company, fabricator. What does it depict? A granite shaft adorned on the front with a relief depicting crossed flags and the Third Corps diamond symbol. Originally, the monument was topped with a bronze sculpture of an arm holding a saber, but this piece is now missing. The shaft has cut inscriptions and reliefs of crossed flags and a Gothic arch on the west. Overall height of original monument with saber was fourteen feet. Flanking markers are 1.6×8 foot with gable tops and inscriptions. What does it honor? The regiment …
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7th New Jersey Infantry
The Seventh New Jersey Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? June 30, 1888. What is it made out of? Monument: granite; Base: granite. What size is it? Overall: approx. 8 ft. 5 in. x 6 ft. x 6 ft. Who made it? Unknown, sculptor. What does it depict? Granite bullet-shaped monument set on rough-hewn base. Monument is a 9.11 foot-in-circumference smooth and polished granite shaft in the form of a minie ball set on a six foot square rough hewn base. It has incised inscriptions and laurel leaves. Overall height is 8.5 foot. What does it honor? The monument marks the site where Col. Louis R. Francine was mortally wounded on July 2, 1863, when the 7th New Jersey regiment was supporting Clark’s New Jersey Battery in Excelsior Field. How …
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