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49th New York Infantry Monument

49th New York Infantry

The Forty Ninth New York Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? July 2, 1893. What is it made out of? Sculpture: granite with bronze elements; Base: granite. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. 8 ft. x 4 ft. 2 in. x 4 ft. 2 in.; Base: approx. 18 in. x 6 ft. 8 in. x 6 ft. 8 in. Who made it? Frederick & Field, fabricator. What does it depict? Vertical rectangular sculpture with Gothic-apexed cap stands on a tiered base. There is a relief of crossed rifles and a wreath on the front face. The Corps Greek cross insignia is above the rifles and a round State Seal is affixed below on the plinth. Monument is a three-part stepped and tapered smooth cut granite shaft with a polished face …

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43rd New york Monument

43rd New York Infantry

The Forty Third New York Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Sept. 17, 1889. What is it made out of? Sculpture: Quincy granite with bronze elements; Base: granite. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. 7 ft. 9 in. x 7 ft. 10 in. x 5 ft. 2 in.; Base: approx. 7 in. x 9 ft. x 6 ft. 5 in. Who made it? Frederick & Field, fabricator. What does it depict? Rectangular monument has a sloped plinth, rough-hewn base and apexed cap. A round State Seal relief is affixed to the bottom front. Decorative bronze elements include the Corps insignia of the Greek cross on the sides and a cartridge box with laurel branches on the front part of the cap. Monument is a two-part granite shaft with a hipped …

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61st Pennsylvania Infantry

The Sixty First Pennsylvania Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? ca. 1888. Dedicated July 24, 1888. What is it made out of? Sculpture: pink granite with bronze elements; Base: pink granite. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. 11 ft. 3 in. x 3 ft. x 3 ft.; Base: approx. 16 in. x 6 ft. x 6 ft. Who made it? Unknown, sculptor. What does it depict? Rectangular, vertical marker stands on a tapered plinth and low, square base. Decorative elements include a bronze relief Pennsylvania State Seal and the Corps cross insignia. Monument that has two flanking markers. Monument is a monolithic granite shaft with a concave tip and a pyramid cap and set on a 6.6 foot square smooth cut base. The shaft contains convex base excised letters, and …

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Neills Brigade Monument

6th Corps, 2nd Division, 3rd Brigade

The 6th Corps, 2nd Division, 3rd Brigade was also known as Neill’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Howe’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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7th Maine Infantry Monument

7th Maine Infantry

The Seventh Maine Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Oct. 3, 1889. What is it made out of? Sculpture: granite; Base: granite. What size is it? Overall: approx. H. 9 ft.; Base: approx. 2 ft. x 6 ft. 3 in. x 4 ft. 6 in. Who made it? Unknown, sculptor. What does it depict? National shield leans against a natural boulder. There are two horizontal rows of stars in relief along the top, and thirteen vertical stripes, alternately recessed and in relief. The Corps insignia of the Greek cross adorns the front. The piece stands on a tiered base. Overall height is 9 feet. What does it honor? Monument indicates the position held by the 7th Maine Infantry on July 3, 1863 while in reserve. Lt. Col. Connor designed the …

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77th New York Infantry Monument

77th New York Infantry

The Seventy Seventh New York Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Oct. 16, 1889. What is it made out of? Sculpture: granite with bronze relief; Base: granite. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. H. 7 ft. 6 in.; Base: approx. W. 7 ft. 11 in. x D. 4 ft. 7 in. Who made it? Thomas and Miller, fabricator. What does it depict? Sarcophagus monument with sloped cap stands on a two-coursed base. The Greek cross Corps insignia in on the front above the die. A round relief of the State Seal is affixed to the front, just above the base. It indicates the position held by the 77th New York Infantry on July 3, 1863 when supporting artillery batteries on the hill. Monument is a two-part stepped and tapered granite …

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