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Draw the Sword includes over 900 monuments and markers in and around the Gettysburg National Military Park. Use the pull down menus below to locate monuments by type, location, or order of battle. A quick list of the most popular monuments and index of tables containing all the monuments.
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11th Corps, 3rd Division, 1st Brigade
The 11th Corps, 3rd Division, 1st Brigade was also known as Schimmelfenning’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Schurz’s Division in the Eleventh 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 Corps, 3rd Division, 2nd Brigade
The 11th Corps, 3rd Division, 2nd Brigade was also known as Kryzanowski’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Schurz’s Division in the Eleventh 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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26th Wisconsin Infantry
The Twenty Sixth Wisconsin 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? Sculpture: pink granite; Base: grey granite. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. H. 114 ft. 10 in.; Base: approx. W. 6 ft. x D. 6 ft. Who made it? Ryegate Granite Company, fabricator. What does it depict? Obelisk stands on a pedestal and two-tiered rough-hewn base. Base is three-part of which the lowest is six foot square. Overall height is 14.10 foot. Flanking markers are finished and polished with excised inscription, 1.4×1.2 foot. There is a relief of a crescent Corps insignia in the middle of the obelisk. What does it honor? It marks the position held by the 26th Wisconsin Infantry on July 1, 1863. How is it inscribed? JULY …
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157th New York Infantry
The One Hundred Fifth Seventh New York Infantry is honored by two monuments (one on the Carisle Road and one on the Mummasburg Road) and a position stone at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Sept. 1886. What is it made out of? Sculpture: Quincy and Barre granite with bronze elements; Base: granite. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. H. 14 ft. 2 in.; Base: approx. W. 6 ft. 6 in. x D. 5 ft. 9 in. Who made it? New England Monument Company, fabricator. What does it depict? The monument is a tapered shaft on a tiered rough-hewn base. It has an apexed cap and relief of an eagle with wings spread at the cornice. There are recessed plaques on three sides of the shaft, near the bottom. There are also reliefs of the New York …
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45th New York Infantry
The Forty-Fifth New York Infantry is honored by a monument and a position stone at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Oct. 10, 1888. What is it made out of? Sculpture: Concord granite with bronze elements; Base: granite. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. H. 16 ft.; Base: approx. W. 6 ft. x D. 6 ft. Who made it? Burberl, Caspar, 1834-1899, sculptor. New England Monument Company, fabricator. What does it depict? Obelisk stands on a pedestal and rough-hewn base. There are reliefs of the crescent corps insignia on the upper front and rear sides of the obelisk. A large relief grouping, which includes the New York state seal, wreaths, muskets, bugle, and other accouterments, is affixed to the front of the obelisk. Flanking markers are one foot square. The bronze work was designed and executed by …
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75th Pennsylvania Infantry
The Seventy Fifth Pennsylvania Infantry is honored by two monuments at Gettysburg, one on the Plain and the second in the National Cemetery. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Oct. 6, 1888. What is it made out of? Sculpture: black-grey granite with a bronze relief; Base: stone. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. H. 9 ft. 3 in.; Base: approx. 16 in. x 5 ft. 9 in. x 5 ft. 9 in. Who made it? Unknown, sculptor. Bureau Brothers, founder. What does it depict? Polished monument has a sphere finial, Gothic top and stands on a low, square base. The Pennsylvania Coat of Arms is affixed to the front of the die. Base is stepped with the lower 4.6 foot of smooth cut stone, while the upper part has a polished face. Flanking markers are polished stone one …
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82nd Ohio Infantry
The Eighty Second Ohio Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Sept. 14, 1887. What is it made out of? Sculpture: Concord granite; Base: granite. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. H. 15 ft. 7 in.; Pedestal: approx. W. 4 ft. x D. 4 ft.; Base: approx. W. 5 ft. 10 in. x D. 5 ft. 10 in. Who made it? Fox, Thomas, fabricator. What does it depict? A shaft with a pyramidal finial and eight plaques around the pedestal stands on a rough-hewn base. Erected by the State of Ohio, this monument is one of twenty honoring Ohio troops who participated in the Gettysburg campaign. Flanking markers are 1.4 foot square. What does it honor? It marks the location occupied by the 82nd Ohio Infantry on July 1, 1863 while …
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58th New York Infantry
The Fifty Eighth New York Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? July 2, 1888. What is it made out of? Sculpture: white granite with bronze relief; Base: granite. What size is it? Overall: approx. 20 ft. x 7 ft. 8 in. x 5 ft. 8 in. Who made it? New England Monument Company, fabricator. What does it depict? Obelisk stands on a pedestal and rough-hewn, tiered base. Crescent corps insignia appear on the upper front and rear sides of the obelisk. Engaged columns flank the sides of the pedestal. A relief of the New York state seal is affixed to the lower front of the obelisk. Base is staggered of rough-cut and polished stone that is 7.8×5.8 foot. What does it honor? The monument marks the general position held by …
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119th New York Infantry
The One Hundred Nineteenth New York Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? July 3, 1888. What is it made out of? Westerly granite with bronze elements. What size is it? Approx. 11 x 6 x 6 ft. Who made it? Smith Granite Company, fabricator. What does it depict? Short, stout shaft stands on a sloped pedestal and rough-hewn base. Decorative elements consist of a round bronze New York State Seal on the front of the shaft and a bronze crescent corps insignia on the sloped front and rear portions of the pedestal. Base is six foot square. Overall height is eleven foot. Flanking markers are one foot square. What does it honor? Erected by the State of New York, this monument is located at the position held by the 119th …
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61st Ohio Infantry
The Sixty First Ohio Infantry is honored by a monument and a set of two position stones at Gettysburg (one denoting the unit’s right and one denoting the unit’s left on July 2 and 3). About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Sept. 14, 1887. What is it made out of? Sculpture: Concord granite; Base: granite. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. H. 15 ft. 6 in.; Base: approx. W. 5 ft. Who made it? M. V. Mitchell & Son, fabricator. What does it depict? A shaft stands on a pedestal and three-tiered base with scotia moulding. There is a relief of crossed muskets and other Infantry accouterments on the front of the shaft. What does it honor? It marks the location of the 61st Ohio Infantry on the afternoon of July 1, 1863. Acting as skirmishers, the regiment …
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82nd Illinois Infantry
The Eighty Second Illinois Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Sept. 3, 1891. What is it made out of? Sculpture: Westerly granite with bronze relief; Base: Westerly granite. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. H. 12 ft. 6 in.; Base: approx. 15 in. x 5 ft. x 5 ft. Who made it? Triebel & Sons, contractor. What does it depict? The monument consists of a round shaft with a bullet-shaped top. It stands on a squared pedestal and two-tiered base. There is a band of stars near the top of the shaft and a relief a palm branch and wreath towards the middle. There is a round State Seal on the front of the pedestal. Base is smooth stone that is five foot square. Overall height is 12.6 foot. What …
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74th Pennsylvania Infantry
The Seventy Fourth Pennsylvania Infantry is honored by a monument and a position stone at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? 1888. Dedicated July 2, 1888. What is it made out of? Sculpture: granite; Base: granite with a bronze relief. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. H. 10 ft. 7 in.; Pedestal: approx. W. 4 ft. x D. 2 ft. 4 in.; Base: approx. H. 5 ft. x W. 3 ft. 2 in. Who made it? Unknown, sculptor. What does it depict? Full-length figure of a fallen color bearer sits on a tapered, rough-hewn base. The figure is seated with his hat on the ground by his proper right hand. He leans on the draped flag pole which he holds upright in his proper left hand. There is a relief of the Corps’ crescent insignia on the …
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