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General Weed and Lieutenant Hazlett Monument

About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? It was originally dedicated as the first regimental monument in 1883; moved to present location in 1889. What is it made out of? Granite. What size is it? Monument is a granite monolith, 1.9 foot square on a 2.10 foot base. Overall height is six foot. What does it depict? Monument is a granite monolith, 1.9 foot square on a 2.10 foot base. Overall height is six foot. Inscription is cut into the west face of the shaft. The granite sphere that once adorned the top has been removed. Placed on rock where Brig Gen Weed fell mortally wounded on July 2, 1863, and Lieutenant Hazlett assisting him fell killed across Weed’s body. What does it honor? Placed by the regiment to denote the spot where General Weed, commanding the Brigade, and …

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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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Burbanks Brigade Monument

5th Corps, 2nd Division, 2nd Brigade

The 5th Corps, 2nd Division, 2nd Brigade was also known as Burbank’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Ayres’ Division in the Fifth 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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2d United States Battery M Monument

2nd United States Artillery, Battery M

The Second United States Artillery Battery M 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 position occupied by Pennington’s Battery during Battle of Gettysburg, July 3, 1863. How is it inscribed? This monument is inscribed as follows, ARMY OF …

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12th United States Infantry

The Twelfth United States Infantry 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 12th Infantry during Battle of Gettysburg, July 2, 1863. How is it inscribed? Monument reads, ARMY OF THE POTOMAC FIFTH CORPS SECOND …

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5th United States Artillery, Battery F

The Fifth United States Artillery, Battery F United States 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 position occupied by Martin’s Battery F, 5th U.S. Artillery, during final stages of Battle of Gettysburg. How is it inscribed? This monument …

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4th United States Artillery, Battery B

The Fourth United States Artillery Battery B (Stewart’s) is honored by a monument and a secondary 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 position occupied by Stewarts Battery B, 4th US during Battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863. How is it inscribed? …

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Signal Corps Monument

Signal Corps Monument

The United States Signal Corps is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? May 1919. What is it made out of? Bronze. What does it depict? Bronze plaque inset into a natural Gettysburg boulder. Marker is a bronze tablet mounted on the northeast side of signal rock. An eagle in relief surmounts the tablet with its talons holding an olive branch and unsheathed arrows. Two signal flags are located beneath the eagle and above an inscription. What does it honor? The contributions of the Signal Corps of the Army of the Potomac during the battle of Gettysburg, Capt. Lemuel Norton, commanding. How is it inscribed? Memorial Tablet / to the / Signal Corps U.S.A. / which / through valiant and heroic / services at / Little Round Top / July 2-4 1863 / …

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2nd United States Battery D Monument

2nd United States Artillery, Battery D

The Second United States Artillery Battery D 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? Generally locates position occupied by Williston’s Regular Battery in park & reserve during Battle of Gettysburg, July 2-3, 1863. How is it inscribed? This monument …

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5th United States Battery K Monument

5th United States Artillery, Battery K

The Fifth United States Artillery, Battery K is honored by two monuments at Gettysburg, one on Hunt Avenue and one on the summit of Culp’s Hill. 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 …

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United States Regular Army Monument

Monument to the United States Regulars

United States Regulars Monument. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Commissioned ca. 1903-1906. Dedicated May 30, 1909. What is it made out of? Sculpture: Mt. Airy granite with bronze plaques; Base: Mt. Airy granite. What size is it? Overall: approx. H. 85 ft.; Base: approx. 17 ft. x 14 ft. 6 in. x 14 ft. 6 in.; Terrace: approx. 2 ft. x 43 ft. 6 in. x 43 ft. 6 in. Who made it? Bitter, Karl, 1867-1915, sculptor. Van Amringe Granite Company, fabricator. What does it depict? Monument consists of a five-course shaft on an elevated terrace. An eagle in relief with spread wings appears on each side of the shaft at the base. A sphere tops each corner of the terrace. This monument was authorized by Congress in acts passed on Feb. 18, 1903 and March 3, …

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5th United States Artillery, Battery I

The Fifth United States Battery I 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 position occupied by Watson’s Battery I, 5th US Artillery during the second day of Battle of Gettysburg July 1-3, 1863. How is it inscribed? This …

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5th United States Cavalry Monument

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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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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14th United States Infantry Monument

14th United States Infantry

The Fourteenth United States Infantry 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 14th Infantry during Battle of Gettysburg, July 2, 1863. How is it inscribed? This monument is inscribed as follows, FIFTH CORPS SECOND …

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2nd United States Artillery Battery G Monument

2nd United States Artillery, Battery G

The Second United States Artillery Battery G 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 is inscribed as follows: ARMY OF THE POTOMAC SIXTH CORPS ARTILLERY BRIGADE BATTERY G SECOND U. S. ARTILLERY Six 12 Pounders Lieut. John …

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4th United States Artillery, Battery A

The Fourth United States Artillery Battery A is honored by a monument and a stone to a fallen officer 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 position occupied by Cushing’s Battery during Battle of Gettysburg. How is it inscribed? The monument is inscribed, …

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6th United States Infantry

The Sixth United States 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 6th Infantry during Battle of Gettysburg, July 2, 1863. How is it inscribed? This monument reads, ARMY OF THE POTOMAC FIFTH CORPS SECOND …

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5th United States Artillery Battery C Monument

5th United States Artillery, Battery C

The Fifth United States Artillery Battery C 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 position occupied by Weir’s Battery C, 5th U.S., during Battle of Gettysburg, July 2-3, 1863. How is it inscribed? The monument reads, ARMY OF …

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3d United States Batteries F and K Monument

3rd United States Artillery, Batteries F and K

The Third United States Artillery Batteries F and K are honored by two monuments at Gettysburg. One is located on the Emmitsburg Road and one is located along North Hancock Avenue. 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 Turbull’s Regular Battery on …

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4th united States infantry Monument

4th United States Infantry

The Fourth United States Infantry 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 Infantry during Battle of Gettysburg, July 2, 1863. How is it inscribed? The monument reads, ARMY OF THE POTOMAC FIFTH CORPS …

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2nd United States Infantry

The Second United States Infantry 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 is inscribed, ARMY OF THE POTOMAC FIFTH CORPS SECOND DIVISION SECOND BRIGADE SECOND U. S. INFANTRY Six Companies Major Arthur T. Lee and Captain Samuel …

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17th United States Infantry

The Seventeenth United States Infantry 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 17th Infantry during Battle of Gettysburg, July 2, 1863. How is it inscribed? This monument is inscribed, ARMY OF THE POTOMAC FIFTH …

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3rd United States Artillery, Battery C

The Third United States, Battery C 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 general reserve position occupied by Fuller 3rd US Artillery battery during Battle of Gettysburg, July 3, 1863. How is it inscribed? Reads, ARMY OF THE …

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1st United States Battery I Monument

1st United States Artillery, Battery I

The First United States Artillery Battery I 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 position occupied by Woodruff’s Regular 1st Artillery, July 2-3, 1864, during Battle of Gettysburg How is it inscribed? The monument reads, ARMY OF THE …

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10th United States Infantry

The Tenth United States Infantry 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 2nd Infantry during Battle of Gettysburg, July of Gettysburg, July 2, 1863. How is it inscribed? The monument reads, ARMY OF THE …

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4th United States Artillery, Battery C

The Fourth United States Artillery Battery C (Thomas Battery) 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? Location of Battery C, 4th United States Artillery. How is it inscribed? Monument reads, ARMY OF THE POTOMAC ARTILLERY RESERVE FIRST REGULAR BRIGADE …

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1st United States Artillery, Battery H

The First United States Artillery Battery H 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 position occupied by Regular Battery H, 1st Artillery during Battle of Gettysburg, July 3, 1863 How is it inscribed? Reads, ARMY OF THE POTOMAC …

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2nd United States Battery A Monument

2nd United States Artillery, Battery A

The 2nd United States Battery A (Calef’s Battery) is honored by two monuments at Gettysburg, one on the Chambersburg Pike and one on South Reynolds Avenue. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? 1907-1908. 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 Amringe 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 four guns of Calef’s Regular 2nd Artillery Battery A during Battle of …

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3rd United States Infantry

The Third United States Infantry 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? The monument reads, ARMY OF THE POTOMAC FIFTH CORPS SECOND DIVISION FIRST BRIGADE THIRD U. S. INFANTRY Six Companies Captain Henry W. Freedly and Captain Richard C. …

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11th United States Infantry

The Eleventh United States Infantry 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 11th Infantry during Battle of Gettysburg, July 2, 1863. How is it inscribed? The monument reads, ARMY OF THE POTOMAC FIFTH CORPS …

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4th United States Artillery, Battery G

The Fourth United States Artillery Battery G is honored by two monuments at Gettysburg, one on Barlow’s Knoll and one in the National Cemetery. 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? Battery G, 4th United States Artillery. How is it inscribed? The monument reads, ARMY OF …

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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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US Engineers Battalion Monument

1st Battalion, United States Engineers

The 1st Battalion, United States Engineers 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? Honors US Regulars who served in Corps of Engineers; duties included building bridges, transporting pontoons, and other engineering feats during the Campaign from June 13th-July 18th, …

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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 United States Artillery, Battery D

The Fifth United States Artillery Battery D 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 position occupied by Hazlett’s Battery D, 5th US during Battle of Gettysburg, July 2-3, 1863. How is it inscribed? This monument is inscribed, ARMY …

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1st US Artillery Batteries E and G

1st United States Artillery Batteries E & G

The First United States Artillery Batteries E and G is honored by two monuments at Gettysburg, one to Chester’s section and one to Kinney’s section. 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 Chester’s Section of Regular 1st Artillery during Battle of Gettysburg, …

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4th United States, Battery K Monument

4th United States Artillery, Battery K

The Fourth 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 Seeley’s Battery K, 4th US during Battle of Gettysburg, July 2, 1863. How is it inscribed? Monument reads, ARMY OF THE …

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2nd United States Artillery, Batteries B and L

The Second United States Artillery, Batteries B and L is honored by two monuments at Gettysburg, one on Pleasanton Avenue and one along Granite Schoolhouse Lane. 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 Heaton’s Battery of Regular 2nd Artillery during Battle of …

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7th United States Infantry

The Seventh United States Infantry 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? Honors the contributions of the 7th United States Infantry. How is it inscribed? Monument reads, ARMY OF THE POTOMAC FIFTH CORPS SECOND DIVISION SECOND BRIGADE SEVENTH U. …

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