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1st United States Cavalry

The First United States Cavalry is honored by a monument and two position stones (one East of Ridge Road and one West of Ridge Road) at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected between 1907 and 1908. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished red Jonesboro Granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 24 by 50 inches and 7 feet high. Who made it? Van Armitage Granite Company What does it depict? One of 45 monuments erected to units of the United States regular army on the battlefield. A red polished Jonesboro granite monolith that is set upon a concrete foundation with a descriptive 3’6′x3’7′ bronze tablet with the coat of arms of the United States in bronze. What does it honor? Locates the position occupied by Regular 1st Cavalry during the Battle of …

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Cavalry Corps, 1st Division, Reserve Brigade

The Cavalry Corps, 1st Division, Reserve Brigade was also known as Merritt’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Buford’s Division in the Cavalry 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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5th United States Cavalry Monument

5th United States Cavalry

The Fifth United States Cavalry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected between 1907 and 1908. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished red Jonesboro Granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 24 by 50 inches and 7 feet high. Who made it? Van Armitage Granite Company What does it depict? One of 45 monuments erected to units of the United States regular army on the battlefield. A red polished Jonesboro granite monolith that is set upon a concrete foundation with a descriptive 3’6′x3’7′ bronze tablet with the coat of arms of the United States in bronze. How is it inscribed? This monument reads, ARMY OF THE POTOMAC CAVALRY CORPS RESERVE BRIGADE FIRST DIVISION FIFTH U. S. CAVALRY Captain Julius W. Mason Commanding Detachment at Headquarters Army of …

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2nd United States Cavalry

The Second United States Cavalry is honored by a monument and two position stones at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected between 1907 and 1908. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished red Jonesboro Granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 24 by 50 inches and 7 feet high. Who made it? Van Armitage Granite Company What does it depict? One of 45 monuments erected to units of the United States regular army on the battlefield. A red polished Jonesboro granite monolith that is set upon a concrete foundation with a descriptive 3’6′x3’7′ bronze tablet with the coat of arms of the United States in bronze. How is it inscribed? Monument reads, ARMY OF THE POTOMAC CAVALRY CORPS RESERVE BRIGADE FIRST DIVISION SECOND U. S. CAVALRY Captain Theo. R. Rodenbough Commanding Detachment at …

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6th Pennsylvania Cavalry Monument

6th Pennsylvania Cavalry

The Sixth Pennsylvania Cavalry is honored by a monument, a secondary monument, and a position stone at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Oct. 14, 1888. What is it made out of? Sculpture: granite with bronze elements; Base: granite. What size is it? Overall: approx. 13 ft. 3 in. x 6 ft. 6 in. x 5 ft. 5 in. Who made it? Furness, Frank, designer. John M. Gessler & Sons, fabricator. What does it depict? Six-sided, rough-hewn monument stands on a four-sided polished and rough-hewn base. There are six lances with small flags on the corners. A relief of the State Seal is affixed to the front and polished Corps insignia of crossed swords is on two sides of the piece. An additional insignia of a “P” within a “C” appears on the right side. Two small …

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6th United States Cavalry

The Sixth United States Cavalry is honored by a monument and a position marker at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected between 1907 and 1908. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished red Jonesboro Granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 24 by 50 inches and 7 feet high. Who made it? Van Armitage Granite Company What does it depict? One of 45 monuments erected to units of the United States regular army on the battlefield. A red polished Jonesboro granite monolith that is set upon a concrete foundation with a descriptive 3’6′x3’7′ bronze tablet with the coat of arms of the United States in bronze. What does it honor? Locates positions occupied by Regular 6th Cavalry during Battle of Gettysburg, July 3, 1863. How is it inscribed? This monument reads, ARMY OF …

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