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Pauls Brigade Monument

1st Corps, 2nd Division, 1st Brigade

The 1st Corps, 2nd Division, 1st Brigade was also known as Paul’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Robinson’s Division of the First 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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16th Maine Infantry Monument

16th Maine Infantry

The Sixteenth Maine Infantry is honored by a monument and a position stone 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. 24 ft.; Base: approx. W. 5 ft. x D. 5 ft. Who made it? Unknown, sculptor. What does it depict? Obelisk stands on low square base. There are reliefs on three sides, including a state coat of arms, draped flags, state seal, and corps insignia within an oak and laurel wreath. What does it honor? Monument indicates the first position held by the 16th Maine Infantry on July 1, 1863. How is it inscribed? 16TH MAINE INF’Y/1ST BRIG. 2ND DIV./1ST CORPS/JULY 1ST 1863, FOUGHT HERE/FROM 1 O’CLOCK UNTIL 4 P.M./WHEN THE DIVISION WAS FORCED/TO RETIRE BY COMMAND …

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94th New York Infantry Monument

94th New York Infantry

The Ninety Fourth New York Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? 1888. What is it made out of? Sculpture: Westerly granite with bronze elements; Base: granite. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. H. 14 ft.; Base: approx. W. 6 ft. x D. 6 ft. Who made it? Smith Granite Company, fabricator. What does it depict? Obelisk stands on tapered pedestal and tiered, rough-hewn base. Three upright, crossed muskets with bayonets are affixed to the front of the obelisk. The 1st Corps disk insignia is above the muskets. A round New York state seal relief is affixed to the front of the pedestal. A granite relief of a draped flag adorns the right and back sides of the pedestal. The flanking markers are one foot square. What does it honor? Monument …

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104th New York Infantry

The One Hundred Fourth New York Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Sept. 4, 1888. What is it made out of? Sculpture: Quincy granite with bronze reliefs; Base: granite. What size is it? Overall: approx. 14 ft. 4 in. x 7 ft. x 7 ft. Who made it? Frederick & Field, fabricator. What does it depict? Tapered shaft with a rough-hewn pedestal stands on a tiered, smooth and rough-hewn base. The faces of the shaft are polished. The monument is topped with a Corps disk insignia. There is a round State Seal relief affixed to the front of the pedestal. On the plinth, below the Seal is a relief of crossed sabers and laurel branches with a cartridge box in the center. What does it honor? It indicates the position …

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13th Massachusetts Monument, Oak Ridge

13th Massachusetts Infantry

The Thirteenth Massachusetts Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? October 1885. What is it made out of? Sculpture: white granite; Base: white granite. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. H. 14 ft. 2 in.; Base: approx. W. 6 ft. x D. 6 ft. Who made it? Smith Granite Company, fabricator. What does it depict? Full-length figure of uniformed Color Sargent Roland G. Morris stands atop a square, tapered base. The figure holds a flagpole with both hands on his proper left side. The upper portion of the base is banded with a row of stars on each side. What does it honor? It indicates the position held by the 13th Massachusetts Infantry on July 1, 1863 near the base of Oak Hill. Later in the day, the regiment retreated with …

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107th Pennsylvania Monument, Oak Ridge

107th Pennsylvania Infantry

The One Hundred and Seventh Pennsylvania Infantry is honored by a monument and a position stone at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Sept. 11, 1889. What is it made out of? Sculpture: granite with bronze relief; Base: granite. What size is it? Overall: approx. H. 13 ft. 5 in.; Sculpture: approx. W. 6 ft. x D. 6 ft.; Base: approx. 1 ft. 6 in. x 4 ft. x 4 ft. Who made it? Ryegate Granite Company, fabricator. What does it depict? Vertical, rectangular monument has polished and rough-hewn surfaces. It stands on a sloped plinth and low, rough-hewn base and has a crossed-gable cap. A square relief tablet of the State Seal is affixed to the front of the sculpture. What does it honor? It indicates the position held by the 107th Pennsylvania Infantry on July …

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