Named For: General Henry Slocum, commander of the XII Corps.

Location: Culp’s Hill.

Built: 1884, 1897.

Altered: 1934.

Designer: E.B. Cope.

Description: Avenue was originally 20′ wide telford-based system, widened, route altered, and bituminous paved 1930s, approximately 24′ wide x 1.308 mi long. Begins at intersection Colgrove and East Confederate Avenues and extends to Baltimore Pike near Steven’s Knoll. Used by vehicles and pedestrians.

History: Slocum Avenue, named after Major General Henry Slocum, weaves through Culp’s Hill area. It follows much of route laid out on Culp’s Hill by GBMA and encompasses most of the Hill’s monuments.

Notes: Slocum Avenue is often referred to as North and South Slocum Avenue. North Slocum Avenue extends from the Baltimore Pike to the intersection with Williams and Geary Avenues. South Slocum Avenue runs from East Confederate Avenue and Spangler’s Spring to the intersections with Williams and Geary Avenues. Slocum Avenue is closed during inclement winter weather by gates at Carman/Colgrove Avenue and at East Confederate Avenue.

Williams’ Division served as a member of the Twelfth Corps in the Army of the Potomac.

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? Monuments are rough-hewn monoliths, 4’2?x2?x7?H, consisting of Winnsboro, South Carolina granite. Bronze inscription tablet, 3’8?x3’6-3/4?, is affixed to the polished face of the monolith. Corps insignia, a bronze Maltese Cross, is excised & polished at top of tablet.

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 monument reads,

ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
TWELFTH CORPS
FIRST DIVISION
Brig. General Alpheus S. Williams Brig. General Thos. H. Ruger

First Brigade Col. Archibald L. McDougall
Second Brigade Brig. Gen. Henry H. Lockwood
Third Brigade Brig. Gen. Thos. H. Ruger
Col. Silas Colgrove

July 1. Approaching Rock Creek on the Baltimore Pike the Division moved on a cross road to occupy Wolf Hill but retired at sunset and took position east of Rock Creek for the night. The First and Sixth Corps having been included in Gen. Slocum’s command Gen. Williams assumed command of the Corps. Gen. Ruger of the First Division and Col. S. Colgrove of the Third Brigade.

July 2. Brig. Gen. Lockwood’s Brigade joined the Corps early in the morning not having been assigned to a division was subject to the direct orders of the Corps Commander until assigned July 5th to First Division. The Division at 8 A. M. crossed Rock Creek and formed on the right of Second Division its left on Culp’s Hill the right in McAllister’s Woods. Breastworks were constructed along the line. Late in the day the Division moved to support Third Corps and Johnson’s Confederate Division advanced and occupied the vacant works.

July 3. At daylight attacked the Confederate Infantry and was hotly engaged with charges and countercharges at different points until 10:30 A. M. when the Confederate forces retired.

July 4. Early in the morning Gen. Slocum with a detachment of infantry and a battery made a reconnaissance in front to Gettysburg without opposition.

When was this photograph taken? December 17, 2009.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. South Slocum Avenue, Culp’s Hill.

Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? This monument is on the extended tour route that includes Culp’s Hill.

Has this monument been moved or changed? This monument has not been moved or materially altered.

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Commander: Maj. Gen. Alpheus Starkey Williams (September 29, 1810 – December 21, 1878) was a lawyer, judge, journalist, U.S. Congressman, and a Union general in the American Civil War. More about this officer.

After Action Report: After Action Report of Brig. Gen. Thomas H. Ruger (will open a pop up window).

The 12th Corps, 2nd Division, 1st Brigade was also known as Candy’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Geary’s Division in the Twelfth Corps, Army of the Potomac. The brigade is honored by two monuments, one erected by the War Department, and one by the survivors.

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 United States War Department to describe the movements and itinerary of each Union brigade of the Army of the Potomac. The monuments were designed by E.B. Cope. Many of the inscription tablets were made of bronze melted down from Civil War cannons.

How is it inscribed? The monument reads,

ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
TWELFTH CORPS SECOND DIVISION
FIRST BRIGADE
Col. Charles Candy
5th 7th 66th Ohio
28th 147th Pennsylvania Infantry

July 1. Arrived at 5 P. M. and took position on the left of Third Brigade between the First Corps and the Round Tops. The 5th Ohio and 147th Penna. occupied Little Round Top during the night as skirmishers.

July 2. Moved to Culp’s Hill in the morning and took position as a reserve in rear of Third Brigade. At 7 P. M. moved to the rear on Baltimore Pike across Rock Creek. Returned at midnight and formed on the right of Third Brigade perpendicular to its line.

July 3. At daylight the artillery opened on the Confederate line. The 147th Penna. advanced and captured a stone wall. The 5th Ohio held its position on the right of the Brigade under a heavy fire. The other regiments were in reserve and at intervals relieved the regiments of Second and Third Brigades. The 66th Ohio advanced beyond the breastworks and poured an enfilading fire on the Confederates occupying the works on the right. At 10.30 A. M. Major Gen. Johnson’s forces were forced from the works. Skirmishing continued all day.

Casualties Killed 4 Officers 14 Men Wounded 5 Officers 114 Men Captured or Missing 2 Men Total 139

When was this photograph taken? April 14, 2011.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on North Slocum Avenue, Culp’s Hill.

Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? Located on extended tour route that includes Culp’s Hill.

Has this monument been moved or changed? This monument has not been moved or materially altered.

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Commander: Colonel Charles Candy (August 7, 1832 – October 28, 1910) was a career soldier in the United States Army who served as an officer in the volunteer Union Army during the American Civil War. He commanded an Ohio regiment and, frequently, a brigade, during the war, and played a role in the defense of Culp’s Hill during the July 1863 Battle of Gettysburg.

After Action Report: After Action Report of Col. Charles Candy (will open a pop up window).

Geary’s Division served as a member of the Twelfth Corps in the Army of the Potomac.

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? Monuments are rough-hewn monoliths, 4’2?x2?x7?H, consisting of Winnsboro, South Carolina granite. Bronze inscription tablet, 3’8?x3’6-3/4?, is affixed to the polished face of the monolith. Corps insignia, a bronze Maltese Cross, is excised & polished at top of tablet.

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 monument reads,

ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
TWELFTH CORPS
SECOND DIVISION
Brig. General John W. Geary

First Brigade Col. Charles Candy
Second Brigade Col. Geo. A. Cobham Jr.
Brig. Thos. L. Kane
Third Brigade Brig. Gen. Geo. S. Greene

July 1. Arrived on the Baltimore Pike and went into position about 5 P. M. the First and Third Brigades on the line from Cemetery Ridge to Little Round Top Second Brigade on the left of Baltimore Pike.

July 2. In the morning the First and Third Brigades took position on the right of First Corps on Culp’s Hill connecting with First Division on the right Breastworks were thrown up along the entire front. At 7 P. M. the First and Third Brigades on the Baltimore Pike moved off intending to support Third Corps. Brig. Gen. Greene extended the Third Brigade over the line of the Second Brigade refusing his right. Being reinforced by about 750 men from the left he held his position against the attacks of Johnson’s Confederate Division.

July 3. At 3 A. M. an attack by infantry and artillery was made on Johnson’s Division and after a contest of seven hours the Confederate forces were driven from their position losing heavily in killed wounded and prisoners also three battleflags and over 5,000 small arms.

Casualties Killed 12 Officers 96 Men Wounded 16 Officers 381 Men Captured or Missing 1 Officer 34 Men Total 540

When was this photograph taken? February 7, 2009.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located west side of South Slocum Avenue, near Geary and Williams Avenues.

Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? Located on extended tour route that includes Culp’s Hill.

Has this monument been moved or changed? This monument has not been moved or materially altered.

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Commander: Brig. Gen. John White Geary (December 30, 1819 – February 8, 1873) was an American lawyer, politician, and a Union general in the American Civil War. He was the final alcalde and first mayor of San Francisco, California, a governor of the Kansas Territory, and the 16th governor of Pennsylvania. More about this officer.

After Action Report: After Action Report of Brig. Gen. John W. Geary (will open a pop up window).

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 United States War Department to describe the movements and itinerary of each Union brigade of the Army of the Potomac. The monuments were designed by E.B. Cope. Many of the inscription tablets were made of bronze melted down from Civil War cannons.

How is it inscribed? The monument reads,

ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
TWELFTH CORPS SECOND DIVISION
THIRD BRIGADE
Brig. Gen. George S. Greene
60th 78th 102D 137th 149th New York Infantry

July 1. Arrived about 5 P. M. and took position on the left of the First Corps on Cemetery ridge.

July 2. At 6 A. M. took position on Culp’s Hill on the right of the First Corps with Second Brigade on right. Breastworks were constructed. At 6.30 P. M. the First and Second Brigades were ordered to follow the First Division to support the left of the Army leaving the Brigade to occupy the entire Corps line. The 137th New York was moved into the position of the Second Brigade when the line was attacked by Major Gen. Johnson’s Division which made four distinct charges and at 8 P. M. occupied the works that the First Division had vacated but were successfully repulsed from the line held by the Brigade the 137th New York having changed front to face the attack. The Brigade was reinforced by about 750 men from the First and Eleventh Corps.

July 3. At daylight Major Gen. Johnson having been reinforced advanced and a fierce engagement ensued for seven hours when after suffering great losses he was forced back from the entire line.

Casualties Killed 6 Officers 61 Men Wounded 10 Officers 202 Men Captured or Missing 1 Officer 23 Men Total 303

When was this photograph taken? April 14, 2011.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on North Slocum Avenue, north section.

Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? Located on extended tour route that includes Culp’s Hill.

Has this monument been moved or changed? This monument has not been moved or materially altered.

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Commander: Brig. Gen. George Sears Greene (May 6, 1801 – January 28, 1899) was a civil engineer and a Union general during the American Civil War. He was part of the Greene family of Rhode Island, which had a distinguished military record for the United States. His greatest contribution during the war was his defense of the Union right flank at Culp’s Hill during the Battle of Gettysburg. As a civilian, he was a founder of the American Society of Civil Engineers and Architects and was responsible for numerous railroads and aqueduct construction projects in the northeastern United States. More about this officer.

After Action Report: After Action Report of Brig. Gen. George S. Greene (will open a pop up window).

The 12th Corps, 1st Division, 2nd Brigade was also known as Lockwood’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Williams’ 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 United States War Department to describe the movements and itinerary of each Union brigade of the Army of the Potomac. The monuments were designed by E.B. Cope. Many of the inscription tablets were made of bronze melted down from Civil War cannons.

How is it inscribed? The monument reads,

ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
TWELFTH CORPS FIRST DIVISION
SECOND BRIGADE
Brig. Gen. Henry H. Lockwood
1st Maryland Potomac Home Brigade
1st Maryland Eastern Shore
150th New York Infantry

July 2. The 1st Maryland Potomac Home Brigade and 150th New York arrived at 8 A. M. and went into position between Rock Creek and the Baltimore Pike on right of Division. Brig. Gen. Lockwood receiving orders direct from the General Commanding Corps. Late in the day the Brigade went with Division to support Third Corps line and advanced over the ground from which the Corps had previously been forced. The 150th New York drew off 3 abandoned guns of 9th Mass. Battery and returned about midnight.

July 3. Took part in the recapture of works which Major General Johnson’s Division took possession of during the absence of Division the previous night. At about 8 A. M. 1st Maryland Eastern Shore arrived and joined Brigade. Ordered in the afternoon to Second Corps line near Cemetery to render support where needed. The Brigade was not assigned to the Division until July 5th.

Casualties Killed 3 Officers 32 Men Wounded 3 Officers 118 Men Captured or Missing 18 Men Total 174

When was this photograph taken? September 23, 2010.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on Slocum Avenue, south end, near Spangler’s Spring.

Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? Located on the extended tour route that includes Culp’s Hill.

Has this monument been moved or changed? This monument has not been changed or moved.

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Commander: Brig. Gen. Henry Hayes Lockwood (August 17, 1814 – December 7, 1899) was an American soldier and authority on military tactics. More about this officer.

After Action Report: After Action Report (will open a pop up window).

The 6th Corps, 3rd Division, 1st Brigade was also known as Shaler’s 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 the unit.

What does it honor? One of 74 Union brigade monuments erected at Gettysburg by the United States War Department to describe the movements and itinerary of each Union brigade of the Army of the Potomac. The monuments were designed by E.B. Cope. Many of the inscription tablets were made of bronze melted down from Civil War cannons.

How is it inscribed? The monument reads,

ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
SIXTH CORPS THIRD DIVISION
FIRST BRIGADE
Brig. Gen. Alexander Shaler
65th 67th 122D NewYork
23D 82D Pennsylvania Infantry

July 2. Arrived about 2 P. M. from Manchester Md. and late in the day moved to the northeast slope of Little Round Top and held in reserve bivouacking for the night near Taneytown Road in rear of Second Brigade.

July 3. Ordered to the left and at 8 A. M. to the right to the support of Second Division Twelfth Corps. Took position in rear of woods on Culp’s Hill beyond which action was progressing and was engaged under command of Brig. Gen. J. W. Geary from 9 until 11 A. M. when the original line of the Twelfth Corps was regained. At 3 P. M. returned and under terrific fire of artillery was ordered by Major Gen. G. G. Meade to remain in rear of Third Corps and to report to Major Gen. J. Newton. At 7 P. M. moved half a mile to the right in reserve and remained during the night. Rejoined the Division the next morning.

Casualties Killed 1 Officer 14 Men Wounded 3 Officers 53 Men Captured or Missing 3 Men Total 74

When was this photograph taken? June 3, 2010.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on Slocum Avenue, south end.

Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? Located on extended tour route that includes Culp’s Hill.

Has this monument been moved or changed? This monument has not been moved or materially altered.

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Commander: Brig. Gen. Alexander Shaler (March 19, 1827–December 28, 1911) was a Union Army general in the American Civil War. He received the United States military’s highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions at the Second Battle of Fredericksburg. After the war, he was at various times the head of the New York City Fire Department, president of the National Rifle Association, and mayor of Ridgefield, New Jersey. More about this officer.

After Action Report: After Action Report of Brig. Gen. Alexander Shaler (will open a pop up window).

Additional Reading and Resources (Available thru Amazon.com): Shaler’s Brigade. Survivors Of The Sixth Corps. Reunion And Monument Dedications, At Gettysburg, June 12th, 13th And 14th, 1888

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 position occupied by Kinzie’s Battery K, 5th U.S. Artillery, during Battle of Gettysburg, July 2-3, 1863.

How is it inscribed? The monument reads,

ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
TWELFTH CORPS
BATTERY K FIFTH U. S. ARTILLERY
Four 12 Pounders
Lieut. David H. Kinzie Commanding

July 1. Marched to within a mile and half of Gettysburg.

July 2. At daylight took position to command a gap between the First and Twelfth Corps. At 5 P. M. one section was placed on the summit of Culp’s Hill and assisted in silencing Confederate batteries on Benner’s Hill. At 6 P. M. rejoined the Battery at the foot of Powers’ Hill.

July 3. At 1 A. M. posted with Battery F 4th U. S. Artillery on the south side of Baltimore Pike opposite the centre of the line of the Twelfth Corps. At 4.30 A. M. opened fire on the Confederates in possession of the line vacated by the Twelfth Corps the preceding night. Firing continued at intervals until after 10 A. M. when the Confederates were driven out. Remained in the same position exposed to the severe shelling which came over Cemetery Hill in the afternoon.

Casualties Wounded 5 Men

When was this photograph taken? September 2, 2007.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located south side of Hunt Avenue by curve, west of Baltimore Pike.

Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? No.

Has this monument been moved or changed? This monument has not been moved or materially altered.

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The was also known as Bainbridge’s Battery. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Muhlenberg’s Brigade in the Twelfth Corps, Army of the Potomac.

Commander: Lt. David H. Kinzie (1841-1904). Born in Chicago, but entered West Point from the Kansas Territory. USMA 1861. Career soldier.

Number Engaged: 4 Napoleons and 86 men

Casualties: 5 wounded

General Information

Raised: The battery was raised from the Pennsylvania counties of Berks, Blair, and Schuykill in the fall of 1861.

Regimental History ~ Dyer’s Compendium of the War of the Rebellion:

Organized September, 1861. Attached to Provost Guard, Army Potomac, October, 1861, to March, 1862. Artillery Reserve, Army Potomac, to May, 1862. 2nd Brigade, Artillery Reserve, 5th Army Corps, Army Potomac, to September, 1862. Artillery, 2nd Division, 5th Army Corps, to October, 1862. Artillery Reserve, Army Potomac, to May, 1863. Artillery Brigade, 12th Army Corps, Army Potomac, to October, 1863, and Army of the Cumberland, October, 1863. Artillery, 2nd Division, 12th Army Corps, Army Cumberland, to March, 1864. 1st Division. Artillery Reserve, Dept. Cumberland, to August, 1864. Artillery Brigade, 20th Army Corps, Army Cumberland, to October, 1864. Garrison Artillery, Chattanooga, Tenn., Dept. of the Cumberland, to August, 1865.

SERVICE.–Duty in the Defenses of Washington, D. C., until March, 1862. Ordered to the Virginia Peninsula. Siege of Yorktown, Va., April 5-May 4. Seven days before Richmond June 25-July 1. Mechanicsville June 26. Gaines’ Mill June 27. Turkey Bridge June 30. Malvern Hill July 1. At Harrison’s Landing until August 16. Movement to Centreville, Va., August 16-28. Pope’s Campaign in Northern Virginia August 28-September 2. Battles of Groveton August 29; Bull Run August 30. Maryland Campaign September 6-22. Battle of Antietam September 16-17. Shepherdstown Ford September 19. Shepherdstown September 20. Movement to Falmouth, Va., October 30-November 19. Battle of Fredericksburg, Va., December 12-15. Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6. Battle of Chancellorsville May 1-5. Battle of Gettysburg, Pa., July 1-3. Movement to Bridgeport, Ala., September 24-October 3. Operations on line of Memphis & Charleston Railroad October-November. Chattanooga-Ringgold Campaign November 23-27. At Chattanooga, Tenn., until August, 1864. Atlanta (Ga.) Campaign. Siege of Atlanta August 25-September 2. Operations at Chattahoochie River Bridge August 26-September 2. Occupation of Atlanta to October. Garrison duty at Chattanooga, Tenn., until August, 1865.

Major General Henry W. Slocum commanded the Twelfth Corps at Gettysburg.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? Sept. 19, 1902.

What is it made out of? Sculpture: bronze; Base: Barre granite; Foundation: concrete and Gettysburg granite.

What size is it? Sculpture: approx. H. 15 ft. 6in.; Base: approx. L. 11 ft. 9 3/4 in. x W. 4 ft.

Who made it? Potter, Edward Clark, 1857-1923, sculptor. Zabriskie, A. J., designer. Gorham Manufacturing Company, founder. C. E. Tayntor & Company, fabricator.

What does it depict? An equestrian portrait of General Slocum standing on the knoll where he directed the movements of his soldiers in the XII Corps. The general is depicted holding his hat in his proper right hand and holding the horse’s reins in his proper left hand. The sculpture is mounted on a rectangular base adorned with two bronze inscription plaques. The granite base was designed by A. J. Zabriskie and was constructed Tayntor & Company. The base consists of Gettysburg granite.

When was this photograph taken? February 26, 2012.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Steven’s Knoll near Culp’s Hill, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325.

Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? No.

Has this monument been moved or changed? This monument has not been moved or materially altered.

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Commanded: Twelfth Corps of the Army of the Potomac.

General Information

Brief Biography: Maj. Gen. Henry Warner Slocum (September 24, 1827 – April 14, 1894), was a Union general during the American Civil War and later served in the United States House of Representatives from New York. During the war, he was one of the youngest major generals in the Army and fought numerous major battles in the Eastern Theater and in Georgia and the Carolinas. Controversy arose from his conduct at the Battle of Gettysburg, where he was accused of indecision and a dilatory advance to the battlefield, earning him the derogatory nickname “Slow Come”.

Supplemental Materials: After Action Report of Maj. Gen. Henry W. Slocum (will open a pop up window).

Brigadier General George Sears Greene commanded the Third Brigade of the Second Division of the Twelfth Corps at Gettysburg.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? Sept. 26-27, 1907.

What is it made out of? Sculpture: bronze; Base: granite.

What size is it? Sculpture: approx. 6 ft. x 32 in. x 32 in.; Base: approx. 8 ft. x 9 ft. x 9 ft.

Who made it? Perry, Roland Hinton, 1870-1941, sculptor. Zabriskie, A. J., designer. Bureau Brothers, founder. Hurricane Isle Granite Co., contractor. Booth Bros., contractor. Jno. Williams, Inc., founder.

What does it depict? A standing portrait of General Greene depicted pointing his troops toward battle with his raised proper right arm. The sculpture rests atop a square base adorned with a bronze New York state seal on the right side and a 12th Corps Star on the left side. The sculpture was authorized by the State of New York on May 13, 1903. The amount of $8,000 was appropriated for the monument, but only $6,863.32 was spent and the remainder was returned to the state treasury. The base was designed by A. J. Zabriskie and was constructed by Booth Brothers and Hurricane Isle Granite Company of New York. The bronze inscription plaques, New York state seal, and corps star were cast by John Williams, Inc.

How is it inscribed? GEORGE SEARS GREENE/BREVET MAJOR GENERAL/UNITED STATES VOLUNTEERS/1801-1899

When was this photograph taken? December 8, 2011.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Culp’s Hill, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325.

Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? Yes, included on the extended tour route that includes Culp’s Hill.

Has this monument been moved or changed? This monument has not been moved or materially altered.

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Commanded: 3rd Brigade of the 2nd Division in the Twelfth Corps

General Information

Brief Biography: Brig. Gen. George Sears Greene (May 6, 1801 – January 28, 1899) was a civil engineer and a Union general during the American Civil War. He was part of the Greene family of Rhode Island, which had a distinguished military record for the United States. His greatest contribution during the war was his defense of the Union right flank at Culp’s Hill during the Battle of Gettysburg. As a civilian, he was a founder of the American Society of Civil Engineers and Architects and was responsible for numerous railroads and aqueduct construction projects in the northeastern United States. He was buried in Warwick, Rhode Island under a 2-ton boulder taken from the crest of Culp’s Hill.