Monument to the state of Mississippi at Gettysburg.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? Installed 1973. Dedicated Oct. 19, 1973.

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

What size is it? Overall: approx. H. 16 ft. 2 in.; Base: approx. 5 ft. 2 1/2 in. x 7 ft. 11 in. x 3 ft. 10 1/2 in.

Who made it? De Lue, Donald, 1897-1988, sculptor. Fond. Art V. Lera, founder.

What does it depict? The Mississippi Monument cost $100,000.00 and was cast in Italy. Two soldiers of Barksdale’s Mississippi Brigade are represented during their charge over the Shefy and Trestle farms on July 2, 1863. one soldier lies wounded bearing a flag and leaning against a tree stump. A second soldier, swinging a musket over his shoulder and grasping the barrel end with both hands, steps over the fallen soldier. The monument has a total height of 16 feet. The base consists of Lac Dubonnet granite.

How is it inscribed? MISSISSIPPI/JULY 1ST, 2ND. 3RD.1863/ON THIS GROUND OUR BRAVE SIRES FOUGHT FOR THEIR RIGHTEOUS CAUSE;/IN GLORY THEY SLEEP WHO GAVE TO IT THEIR LIVES./TO VALOR THEY GAVE NEW DIMENSIONS OF COURAGE./TO DUTY, ITS NOBLEST FULFILLMENT,/TO POSTERITY, THE SCARED HERITAGE OF HONOR/PRESENTED BY/THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

Nearby plaque reads: PRESENTED BY/THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI/TO THE NATIONAL GETTYSBURG MILITARY PARK/ADMINISTRATION OF/GOVERNORS JOHN BELL WILLIAMS/AND WILLIAM WALLER

When was this photograph taken? September 25, 2010.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, West Confederate Avenue and Wheatfield Avenue, near Pitzer Woods, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325.

Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? Yes.

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

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Monument to the state of Louisiana at Gettysburg.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? June 11, 1971.

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

What size is it? Overall: approx. H. 22 ft.; Female figure: approx. H. 10 ft. 6 in.; Recumbant male figure: approx. L. 9 ft.; Base: approx. 3 ft. x 9 ft. 10 in. x 9 ft. 10 in.

Who made it? De Lue, Donald, 1897-1988, sculptor. Unknown (Italy), founder.

What does it depict? A female figure representing Peace and Memory, floats above a recumbent male artilleryman, with the Confederate battle flag clutched to his heart. She blows a trumpet over his dead body, and her proper right arm is outstretched above her head. The soldier portrayed is from the Washington Artillery of New Orleans. The monuments female figure is over 10 feet in height, while the fallen soldier below her is 9 feet long. The monument has a total height of about 22 feet. Some theorize that the female figure is intended to represent St. Barbara, the patron saint of artillerymen.

How is it inscribed? 1971 LOUISIANA/July 1-2-3/1863 LOUISIANA STATE MEMORIAL. This memorial was erected by the State of Louisiana to honor her sons who fought and died at Gettysburg July 1-2-3 1863. In particular it memorializes the 2300 infantrymen of Hays and Nicholl’s Louisiana Brigades. The cannoneers in the Washington Artillery of New Orleans and those in the Louisiana Guard Madison and Donaldsonville Artillery Batteries. Dedication plaque on back given by State of Louisiana under administration of John McKeithen signed.

When was this photograph taken? December 10, 2006.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325 West Confederate Avenue, near Warfield Ridge and Pitzer Woods.

Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? Yes.

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

Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views