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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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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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18th Pennsylvania Cavalry
The Eighteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Sept. 11, 1889. What is it made out of? Sculpture: Blue Westerly granite with bronze tablet; Base: granite. What size is it? Sept. 11, 1889. Who made it? Smith Granite Company, fabricator. What does it depict? Monument that has two flanking markers. Monument is roughly rectangular in shape with rough-hewn edges and a pointed top. On the front face is a relief of a horse’s head within an upturned horseshoe. A State Seal relief is affixed to the front, below the horse. The inscription on the reverse is on a polished surface. Above the inscription is an oval Cavalry emblem of crossed swords. What does it honor? It indicates the approximate position from which the 18th Pennsylvania Cavalry launched its charge …
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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
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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1st United States Artillery, Battery K
The First United States Artillery Battery K 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. What does it honor? Locates positions occupied by Regular 1st Artillery Battery K during Battle of Gettysburg, July 3, 1863. How is it inscribed? This monument is inscribed, ARMY …
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1st Vermont Cavalry
The First Vermont Cavalry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Oct. 1889. What is it made out of? Monument: granite; Base: granite. What size is it? Monument: approx. 8 ft. x 5 ft. 7 1/2 in. x 4 ft. 2 in.; Base: approx. 19 in. x 6 ft. 11 1/2 in. x 5 ft. 6 in. Who made it? Wells, Lamson & Co., fabricator. What does it depict? Granite monument comprised of a rectangular block of stone, with overhanging cap, military insignia at top front; and text inscription. The monument is set atop a tiered base. Overall height is eight foot. An inscription is cut into the shaft on the north and south faces. Cavalry insignia encircles the top. What does it honor? The monument commemorates the services of the 1st …
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4th United States Artillery, Battery E
The Fourth United States Artillery Battery E 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. What does it honor? Locates positions occupied by Regular 4th Artillery Battery E during Battle of Gettysburg, July 3, 1863. How is it inscribed? This monument reads, ARMY OF …
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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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5th New York Cavalry
The Fifth New York Cavalry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? July 3, 1888. Relocated ca. 1890. What is it made out of? Sculpture: Westerly granite with bronze elements; Base: granite. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. 9 ft. 5 in. x 7 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft.; Base: approx. W. 7 ft. 6 in. x D. 4 ft. Who made it? Buberl, Caspar, 1834-1899, sculptor. New England Monument Company, fabricator. What does it depict? A granite marker with a relief of a uniformed Cavalryman seen in profile astride his horse. The monument sits atop a tiered rough-hewn base, placed atop a larger boulder. A State Seal is affixed to the front of the base. What does it honor? It indicates the position of the 5th New York Cavalry on …
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Major William Wells
Major William Wells served in the 1st Vermont Cavalry at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Installed ca. 1913. Dedicated May 30, 1914. What is it made out of? Sculpture: bronze; Relief: bronze; Base: stone boulder. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. 7 ft. x 3 ft. 6 in. x 3 ft.; Base: approx. 7 ft. 6 in. x 12 ft. 5 in. x 15 ft. 3 in. Who made it? Schweizer, J. Otto, 1863-1955, sculptor. Gorham Manufacturing Company, founder. Van Amringe Granite Company, contractor. What does it depict? portrait of Major Wells striding forward as he leads the Second Battalion of the 1st Vermont Cavalry across Plum Run in their charge against Law’s Brigade on the afternoon of July 3, 1863. His saber is raised in his proper right hand and his proper left hand rests …
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