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4th New Jersey Infantry
The Fourth New Jersey is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? 1888. What is it made out of? Granite. What size is it? Overall height is 4 feet. Who made it? Unknown, sculptor. What does it depict? The 4th New Jersey was on detached service guarding the Army’s artillery reserve trains during the battle. This small stone marker that features the Sixth Corps Greek Cross, denotes the unit’s service. Monument is a granite monolith with a pebble finish. The monolith has a polished Sixth Corps Greek cross symbol with an incised inscription. What does it honor? Indicates position guarded by 7 Companies of 4th N.J. July 2-3, 1863 and the site where they stopped fleeing Union soldiers. When was this photograph taken? October 5, 2007. Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National …
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Headquarters Major General John Sedgwick
Monument Title: Headquarters of Major General John Sedgwick When was it dedicated? Completed June 1913. What is it made out of? Consists of steel cannon mounted on a granite base. Who made it? Erected by the Gettysburg National Parks Commission. Designed by Emmor B. Cope of the War Department. What does it depict? One of ten Civil War US Headquarter Markers in the Park. Wrought iron cannon tube mounted upright on base, with bronze Greek cross attached. Overall height, 10’6″ high. Bronze inscription tablet on West face. What does it honor? Denotes the approximate location of the Sixth Corps headquarters. Rough-hewn , 3-course base, 3’2″ sq. 2’7″ high. How is it inscribed? The monument reads as follows: Army of the Potomac 6th Corps Headquarters Major General John Sedgwick July 2 3 4 5, 1863 When was this photograph taken? September …
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Sixth Corps, AOP, Field Hospital
Sixth Corps Field Hospital About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? 1914. What is it made out of? Granite and bronze. What size is it? Rough-hewn monolith, 1’7?x3’6?, 5’6? high. Bronze tablets, 3? square, in shape of a Maltese cross mounted on slanted face of monolith. Who made it? Van Amringe Company (granite bases), Albert Russell & Sons Company (bronze tablets). Erected by the Gettysburg National Military Park Commission. What does it honor? The Sixth Corps Field Hospital was located at the John Trostle Farm. The house and barn still stand. How is it inscribed? The monument reads, Army of the Potomac Medical Department Field Hospitals Sixth Corps The Division Field Hospitals of the Sixth Corps were established July 2nd near the Trostle House east of Rock Creek and two hundred yards southwest of this point. These Hospitals cared …
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Almost every unit present at Gettysburg on the Union side erected some sort of monument or memorial. These regiments and batteries are the exceptions; the following Union regiments and artillery batteries were part of the Army of the Potomac during the Gettysburg Campaign but are not honored by any monument on the battlefield. 33d New York Infantry Neill’s Brigade, Second Division, Sixth Corps The 33d New York Infantry (the “Ontario Regiment”) was represented by only a detachment at Gettysburg. They were unofficially attached to the 49th New York Regiment (and were officially added to the 49th at a later date). The 33d detachment was commanded by Capt. Henry J. Gifford (1836-1909). They suffered no loss during the battle. Unit History: Organized at Elmira, N. Y, and mustered in July 3, 1861, to date May 22, 1861. Moved to Washington, D. …
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49th New York Infantry
The Forty Ninth New York Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? July 2, 1893. What is it made out of? Sculpture: granite with bronze elements; Base: granite. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. 8 ft. x 4 ft. 2 in. x 4 ft. 2 in.; Base: approx. 18 in. x 6 ft. 8 in. x 6 ft. 8 in. Who made it? Frederick & Field, fabricator. What does it depict? Vertical rectangular sculpture with Gothic-apexed cap stands on a tiered base. There is a relief of crossed rifles and a wreath on the front face. The Corps Greek cross insignia is above the rifles and a round State Seal is affixed below on the plinth. Monument is a three-part stepped and tapered smooth cut granite shaft with a polished face …
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43rd New York Infantry
The Forty Third New York Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Sept. 17, 1889. What is it made out of? Sculpture: Quincy granite with bronze elements; Base: granite. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. 7 ft. 9 in. x 7 ft. 10 in. x 5 ft. 2 in.; Base: approx. 7 in. x 9 ft. x 6 ft. 5 in. Who made it? Frederick & Field, fabricator. What does it depict? Rectangular monument has a sloped plinth, rough-hewn base and apexed cap. A round State Seal relief is affixed to the bottom front. Decorative bronze elements include the Corps insignia of the Greek cross on the sides and a cartridge box with laurel branches on the front part of the cap. Monument is a two-part granite shaft with a hipped …
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61st Pennsylvania Infantry
The Sixty First Pennsylvania Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? ca. 1888. Dedicated July 24, 1888. What is it made out of? Sculpture: pink granite with bronze elements; Base: pink granite. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. 11 ft. 3 in. x 3 ft. x 3 ft.; Base: approx. 16 in. x 6 ft. x 6 ft. Who made it? Unknown, sculptor. What does it depict? Rectangular, vertical marker stands on a tapered plinth and low, square base. Decorative elements include a bronze relief Pennsylvania State Seal and the Corps cross insignia. Monument that has two flanking markers. Monument is a monolithic granite shaft with a concave tip and a pyramid cap and set on a 6.6 foot square smooth cut base. The shaft contains convex base excised letters, and …
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6th Corps, 2nd Division, 3rd Brigade
The 6th Corps, 2nd Division, 3rd Brigade was also known as Neill’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Howe’s Division in the Sixth 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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7th Maine Infantry
The Seventh Maine Infantry is honored by a monument 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. 9 ft.; Base: approx. 2 ft. x 6 ft. 3 in. x 4 ft. 6 in. Who made it? Unknown, sculptor. What does it depict? National shield leans against a natural boulder. There are two horizontal rows of stars in relief along the top, and thirteen vertical stripes, alternately recessed and in relief. The Corps insignia of the Greek cross adorns the front. The piece stands on a tiered base. Overall height is 9 feet. What does it honor? Monument indicates the position held by the 7th Maine Infantry on July 3, 1863 while in reserve. Lt. Col. Connor designed the …
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6th Corps, 3rd Division, 3rd Brigade
The 6th Corps, 3rd Division, 3rd Brigade was also known as Wheaton’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Newton’s Division in the Sixth 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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6th Corps, 3rd Division
Newton’s Division served as a member of the Sixth Corps in the Army of the Potomac. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? Seven foot tall monolith. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monuments are rough-hewn monoliths, 4’2?x2?x7?H, consisting of Winnsboro, South Carolina granite. Bronze inscription tablet, 3’8?x3’6-3/4?, is affixed to the polished face of the monolith. Corps insignia, a bronze Greek Cross, is excised & polished at top of tablet. What does it honor? One of 22 Union division monuments that describe the movements and itinerary of each division of the Army of the Potomac. Designed by E. B. Cope. How is it …
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6th Corps, 1st Division, 3rd Brigade
The 6th Corps, 1st Division, 3rd Brigade was also known as Russell’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Wright’s Division in the Sixth 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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Sixth Corps, Army of the Potomac
The Sixth Corps was also known as Sedgwick’s Corps. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected December 1906. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? Rough-hewn monolith, 4’2?x2’4?x 7?H. Bronze inscription tablet, 3’7?x4’1?, mounted on finished face of monolith. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? A rectangular granite monument, with a large bronze tablets thereon, describing the engagements and movements of each army corps. Greek Cross Corps Badge incorporated in center of tablet top. What does it honor? One of the Union army corps monuments, denoting the service of the Sixth Army Corps, Army of the Potomac. How is it inscribed? The monument reads, ARMY OF THE POTOMAC SIXTH CORPS Major General John …
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6th Corps, 2nd Division (Howe’s Headquarters Monument)
Howe’s Division served as a member of the Sixth Corps in the Army of the Potomac. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Prior to June 30, 1905. What is it made out of? Natural boulder with a bronze tablet. What does it depict? The only division monument at Gettysburg that differs from the standard War Department monuments. Different from all of the other United States division markers in Park, it was privately funded by Howe’s family and erected before the Commission put up other 23 tablets. Monument consists of a boulder with bronze plaque affixed to front. Described as “A monument, consisting of a large granite bowlder, with a bronze tablet bearing an appropriate inscription, has been placed on the east side of the Taneytown road, opposite Wright avenue, to mark the headquarters of Brig. Gen. Albion P. …
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6th Corps, Artillery Brigade
The 6th Corps, Artillery Brigade was also known as Tompkins’ Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served in the Sixth 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 the unit. What does it honor? One of …
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6th Corps, 2nd Division, 2nd Brigade
The 6th Corps, 2nd Division, 2nd Brigade was also known as Grant’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Howe’s Division in the Sixth 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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6th Corps, 1st Division, 2nd Brigade
The 6th Corps, 1st Division, 2nd Brigade was also known as Bartlett’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Wright’s Division in the Sixth 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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6th Corps, 1st Division, 1st Brigade
The 6th Corps, 1st Division, 1st Brigade was also known as The New Jersey Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Wright’s Division in the Sixth 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? Van Armitage Granite Company. 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 the unit. …
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6th Corps, 1st Division
Wright’s Division served as a member of the Sixth Corps in the Army of the Potomac. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? Seven foot tall monolith. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monuments are rough-hewn monoliths, 4’2?x2?x7?H, consisting of Winnsboro, South Carolina granite. Bronze inscription tablet, 3’8?x3’6-3/4?, is affixed to the polished face of the monolith. Corps insignia, a bronze Greek Cross, is excised & polished at top of tablet. What does it honor? One of 22 Union division monuments that describe the movements and itinerary of each division of the Army of the Potomac. Designed by E. B. Cope. How is it …
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6th Corps, 3rd Division, 2nd Brigade
The 6th Corps, 3rd Division, 2nd Brigade was also known as Eustis’ Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Newton’s Division in the Sixth 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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6th Corps, 3rd Division, 1st Brigade
The 6th Corps, 3rd Division, 1st Brigade was also known as Shaler’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Newton’s Division in the Sixth 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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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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1st New York Independent Battery
The First New York Independent Battery is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? July 3, 1887. What is it made out of? Sculpture: Westerly granite with bronze plaque and reliefs; Base: granite. What size is it? Approx. 7 ft. 2 in. x 8 ft. 8 in. x 5 ft. 6 in. Who made it? Hamilton, J. G., sculptor. Smith Granite Company, fabricator. Bureau Brothers, founder. What does it depict? Monument that has two flanking wrought iron cannon mounted on cast iron carriages. Rectangular sculpture on a tiered base contains a relief in which the appearance of one of the regiment’s guns during the final moments of Longstreet’s assault is depicted. The VI Corps insignia of a Greek Cross and Excelsior Emblem is on the sides. Monument is a two-part stepped granite shaft …
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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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82nd Pennsylvania Infantry
The Eighty Second Pennsylvania Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? June 13, 1888. What is it made out of? Sculpture: polished granite with bronze relief; Base: granite. What size is it? Overall: approx. H. 12 ft. 7 in.; Base: approx W. 6 ft. x D. 3 ft. 9 in. Who made it? Unknown, sculptor. What does it depict? Marker stands on a tiered base and has a pyramidal, layered cap. There is a knapsack inscribed with “82ND” on each side. A Coat of Arms relief is affixed to the base of the cap and the cap is topped with a Greek Cross insignia. Monument that has two flanking markers. Monument is a granite shaft with smooth cut and polished faces topped with a tapering cap and corps symbol and set …
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65th New York Infantry
The Sixth Fifth New York Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? June 13, 1889. What is it made out of? Sculpture: Westerly granite with bronze elements; Base: granite. What size is it? Overall: approx. 13 ft. 8 in. x 6 ft. 6 in. x 6 ft. 6 in. Who made it? Smith Granite Company, fabricator. What does it depict? Tapered, vertical monument has rough-hewn surfaces except for the apex and the faces on which inscriptions appear. A relief of the New York State Seal is affixed to the lower front, and the Corps Greek cross insignia appears on the upper portions of the front and back. Monument is a two-part granite shaft with rough cut and smooth cut faces topped with a pyramidal cap and set on a 6.6 foot …
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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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95th Pennsylvania Infantry
The Ninety Fifth Pennsylvania Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Dedicated July 2, 1888; Bronze inscription added 1901. What is it made out of? Monument: granite with bronze tablets; Base: stone. What size is it? Overall: approx. H. 12 ft. 5 in.; Base: approx. 1 ft. 2 in. x 5 ft. 6 in. x 5 ft. 6 in. Who made it? Unknown, sculptor. What does it depict? Granite monument with apex cap with an arched finial and granite sphere. The apex cap is formed from the shape of 6th Corps Greek Cross with floral decorations below on all sides. A State Seal (two horses rearing with ship emblem in between, and an eagle with olive branch above the ship) appears in bronze plaque on front. Below is banner with motto. …
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1st Massachusetts Artillery (Battery A)
The is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Oct. 8, 1885. What is it made out of? Sculpture: granite; Base: granite. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. 6 ft. x 3 ft. 3 in. x 3 ft. 3 in.; Base: approx. W. 4 ft. x D. 4 ft. Who made it? Smith Granite Company, fabricator. What does it depict? This monument is flanked with one wrought iron cannon. The monument is a shaft with a raised polished surface and a pyramidal designed cap, and set on a four-foot square base. The shaft has an incised inscription on the front and excised polished stone with corps insignia on the rear. The overall height is six feet. What does it honor? Monument indicates the position held by the 1st Massachusetts Battery during the Gettysburg …
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5th Maine Infantry
The Fifth Maine Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Oct. 3, 1889. What is it made out of? Monument: granite; Base: granite. What size is it? Overall: approx. 11 ft. 3 in.; Base: approx. 1 ft. 10 in. x 6 ft. x 4 ft. Who made it? Unknown, fabricator. What does it depict? Granite monument with gabled top and chamfered edges, with relief of infantry insignia above Greek cross, and crossed rifles at bottom. Monument is a smooth granite shaft 4×2 foot with a cross gable cap set on a rough base that rests on a boulder. Overall height is 11.3 foot. There are reliefs of accouterments, state seal, and Greek Cross with inscription on the east face. Flanking markers have a slant top, 1.6×1.2 foot. What does it honor? …
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122nd New York Infantry
The One Hundred Twenty Second New York Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? June 13, 1888. What is it made out of? Barre granite with bronze tondo. What size is it? Approx. 11 ft. 3 in. x 6 ft. x 6 ft. Who made it? Francis & Company, fabricator. What does it depict? Monument consists of a die with rough-hewn edges and smooth faces in the centers. It stands on a low rough-hewn base and has a “shingled” or layered cap. A four-sided cross, the Corps insignia tops the cap at its apex. A relief of the New York State Seal is affixed to the front. Monument is a rough cut granite shaft with a pyramid cap containing the corps insignia and set on a six foot square rough cut …
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77th New York Infantry
The Seventy Seventh New York Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Oct. 16, 1889. What is it made out of? Sculpture: granite with bronze relief; Base: granite. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. H. 7 ft. 6 in.; Base: approx. W. 7 ft. 11 in. x D. 4 ft. 7 in. Who made it? Thomas and Miller, fabricator. What does it depict? Sarcophagus monument with sloped cap stands on a two-coursed base. The Greek cross Corps insignia in on the front above the die. A round relief of the State Seal is affixed to the front, just above the base. It indicates the position held by the 77th New York Infantry on July 3, 1863 when supporting artillery batteries on the hill. Monument is a two-part stepped and tapered granite …
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93rd Pennsylvania Infantry
The Ninety Third Pennsylvania Infantry is honored by two monuments at Gettysburg, one on the J. Weikert Farm lane and one on Munshowser’s Knoll. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Oct. 3, 1888. What is it made out of? Monument: granite with bronze tablet. What size is it? Overall: approx. H. 15 ft. 2 in.; Base: approx. W. 6 ft. 9 in. x D. 6 ft. 9 in. Who made it? P. F. Eisenbrown & Sons, fabricator. What does it depict? Granite monument with relief of military insignia, crossed flags, rifles, and infantry accouterments and metal tablet on front, topped by finial of VI Corps Cross. The monument is mounted on a two-tiered base, set atop a boulder. Overall height is 15.4 foot. The flanking markers are flat topped and are one foot square. What does it honor? …
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96th Pennsylvania Infantry
The Ninety Sixth Pennsylvania Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? June 21, 1888. What is it made out of? Monument: Quincy granite with bronze adornments. What size is it? Monument: approx. 5 ft. 6 in. x 8 ft. 9 in. x 2 ft. 8 in.; Base: approx. 31 in. x 9 ft. x 3 ft. 7 1/2 in. (8 tons). Who made it? Zeller, August, 1863-1918, sculptor. Collins, Richard C., contractor. Granite Works, fabricator. What does it depict? Rectangular granite monument with prone granite infantryman on top. He is dressed in uniform and holds a rife. He has a bayonet, canteen and cartridge box. On the west side of the monument is a bronze tablet with Pennsylvania State Seal. The granite monument is also decorated with a bronze Greek Cross …
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2nd Rhode Island Infantry
The Second Rhode Island Infantry is honored by a monument and a position stone at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Oct. 12, 1886. What is it made out of? Monument: granite with bronze adornment; Base: granite. What size is it? Monument: approx. H. 9 ft. 4 in. x 5 ft. x 5 ft.; Bronze adornment: approx. W. 2 ft. x D. 2 ft. Who made it? Smith Granite Company, fabricator. What does it depict? Granite monument topped by bronze infantry accouterments, including drum and wreath. Monument is a smooth granite shaft, 2.10 foot square that is topped with a bronze sculpture of infantry accouterments and set on a rough hewn 4.6 foot square base. Overall height is 9.4 foot. An inscription and carved state seal is located on the west face. What does it honor? The …
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62nd New York Infantry
The Sixty Second 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? Monument: granite with bronze adornment; Base: granite. What size is it? Overall: approx. 9 ft. 4 in. x 9 ft. x 5 ft. 8 in. Who made it? Pickett, Byron M., sculptor. Power, Maurice J., 1838-1902, fabricator. What does it depict? A granite monument set on two-tiered granite base and featuring bronze reliefs. Overall height is 9.4 foot. On the front is a bronze tondo relief of the New York State Crest and bronze text plaque. On the back is a rectangular relief plaque depicting the charge of the 62nd New York Infantry recapturing cannons. Flanking markers are flat topped one foot square What does it honor? The monument marks …
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7th Massachusetts Infantry
The Seventh Massachusetts Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Installed June 1885. Dedicated Oct. 6, 1886. What is it made out of? Granite. What size is it? Approx. 5 x 4 x 3 ft. Who made it? Unknown, sculptor. What does it depict? Granite monument with slanted top featuring relief of crossed muskets, non-commissioned officer’s sword, kepi, and VI Corps Greek cross, with two flank markers. Monument is a 4×3 foot granite shaft with a slant face set on a 5×4 foot base. The face has raised letters, sculptured relief of crossed muskets, non-commissioned officer’s sword, kepi and Sixth Corps Greek Cross. Flanking markers have a double slant tops, 1.6×8 foot. What does it honor? The monument marks reserve line held by the regiment from the evening of July 2nd …
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121st New York Infantry
The One Hundred Twenty First New York Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Oct. 10, 1889. What is it made out of? Figure: standard bronze; Base: Quincy granite. What size is it? Overall: approx. H. 18 ft. 4 in.; Figure: approx. 7 ft. 4 in. x 2 ft. 2 in. x 2 ft. 2 in.; Base: approx. 11 ft. x 6 ft. x 6 ft. Who made it? O’Kelley, S. J., sculptor. Frederick & Field, fabricator. What does it depict? Figure of a male soldier holding a rifle before him in both hands, the rifle butt on the ground. He is dressed in uniform, with cap and back pouch. He stands with proper left leg stepping slightly forward. The sculpture is mounted atop a tiered base decorated on the rear …
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37th Massachusetts Infantry
The Thirty Seventh Massachusetts Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? 1886. What is it made out of? Monument: granite; Base: stone. What size is it? Overall: approx. 9 ft. 14 in. x 4 ft. x 4 ft. Who made it? Milles and Luce, fabricator. What does it depict? Granite monument in form of a tree trunk with carved knapsack, standard, two muskets and VI Corps insignia on a scroll. The monument stands on a two tiered base atop boulder. Monument is a 2.2 foot square granite shaft in the form of a tree trunk with carved knapsack, standard, two muskets, and VI Corps insignia on a scroll set on a four foot square base that rests on a boulder. There are raised letters on the base. Flanking markers are gable …
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New Jersey Brigade (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 15th Regiments)
The First New Jersey Brigade 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: granite with bronze elements; Base: granite. What size is it? Overall: approx. H. 38 ft. x Diam. 22 ft. Who made it? Unknown, sculptor. Bureau Brothers, founder. What does it depict? Round columnic sculpture with rough-hewn surfaces contains two relief plaques with portraits of General Philip Kearny and General Alfred T. A. Torbert. It was erected by the State of New Jersey and honors the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 15th Regiments. The Brigade actually purchased the entire Weikert Farm to preserve the position it held during the battle (this was, of course, later incorporated into the Park). Consisting of Gettysburg, Quincy, and Hallowell granite, it cost of $5,700.00. Seven …
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3rd Battery, New York Light Artillery
The Third New York Artillery Battery is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? July 3, 1888. What is it made out of? Sculpture: Westerly granite with bronze elements; Base: granite. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. 5 ft. 4 in. x 6 ft. 2 in. x 35 in.; Base: approx. 39 in. x 8 ft. 2 in. x 4 ft. 10 in. Who made it? Smith Granite Company, fabricator. What does it depict? Smooth and rough-hewn marker includes a State Seal in relief on the front face and the Greek Cross insignia of the Corps on the front and back. Other relief items include cannonballs and sponge and rammer. What does it honor? It indicates the position to which the 3rd New York Independent Battery was ordered on July 3, 1863. How …
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102nd Pennsylvania Infantry
The One Hundred Second Pennsylvania Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Sept. 11, 1889. What is it made out of? Monument: granite with bronze adornment; Base: granite. What size is it? Monument: approx. 10 ft. 5 in. x 2 ft. 11 3/4 in. x 2 ft. 11 3/4 in.; Base: approx. 1 ft. 3 3/4 in. x 5 ft. 3/4 in. x 5 ft. 1 in Who made it? H. Oursler & Sons, fabricator. What does it depict? Granite monument comprised of a sculpted tree trunk, draped by flag, military accouterments, and corps insignia. A bronze state seal is affixed to the front of the trunk. The monument is mounted on a rough-hewn base. Flanking markers are three-sided, one foot square. What does it honor? The location of the monument …
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49th Pennsylvania Infantry
The Forty Ninth Pennsylvania Infantry 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: granite with bronze elements; Base: granite. What size is it? Overall: approx. H. 12 1/2 ft.; Base: approx. 52 in. x 6 ft. x 6 ft. Who made it? Ryegate Granite Company, fabricator. Gorham Manufacturing Company, founder. What does it depict? A shaft on a three-sided base, stands on a two-tiered, rough-hewn lower base. There are reliefs of upright muskets affixed to each corner of the shaft, and a state coat of arms relief on the front. Atop the shaft is a three-sided finial with the Corps insignia of a Greek cross on each face. The whole is capped with a kepi. Monument is a triangular granite shaft capped with …
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139th Pennsylvania Infantry
The One Hundred Thirty Ninth Pennsylvania Infantry is honored by a monument and a secondary monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Sept. 11, 1889. What is it made out of? Monument: granite with bronze adornment; Base: granite. What size is it? Monument: approx. 14 ft. 3 in. x 3 ft. 11 in. x 2 ft. 10 in.; Base: approx. W. 6 ft. 5 in. x D. 5 ft. 4 in. Who made it? Smith Granite Company, fabricator. What does it depict? Granite monument with granite shaft and relief of eagle and crossed flags on front, and cap with Greek cross. Bronze reliefs of the Pennsylvania shield with eagle and horses appears below the granite relief. The monument sits on a rough-hewn base. Monument is a 3.11×2.1 foot granite shaft set on a rough hewn base, …
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98th Pennsylvania Infantry
The Ninety Eighth Pennsylvania Infantry is honored by a monument and a secondary monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? September 22, 1888. What is it made out of? Monument: granite with bronze adornments; Base: granite. Who made it? Unknown, sculptor. What does it depict? Tapered granite monument with bronze State Coat of Arms tablet; and cross-cable cap. The monument is set on rough-hewn boulder. Overall height is 12.1 foot. It has incised inscriptions on all faces with a bronze state coat of arms tablet on the west. Flanking markers are flat topped, one foot square. What does it honor? It indicates the position of the 119th Pennsylvania Infantry on the morning of July 3, 1863 when confronting a possible Confederate flanking movement. How is it inscribed? FORMED LINE AFTERNOON OF JULY 2ND,/REAR OF RIDGE TO …
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67th New York Infantry
The Sixty Seventh New York Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? June 13, 1888. What is it made out of? Quincy granite with bronze reliefs. What size is it? Approx. 14 ft. 4 in. x 6 ft. 4 in. x 6 ft. 4 in. Who made it? O’Kelley, S. J., sculptor. Frederick & Field, fabricator. What does it depict? Vertical, narrow shaft and pedestal stand on a low, rough-hewn base. The Greek Cross Corps emblem is on the cap. A tondo with the State Seal appears on the shaft. A relief on the pedestal depicts a single uniformed soldier standing with arms reversed on a field amid a knapsack, drum, kepi and broken musket. His rifle faces backwards in the pose “Reverse Arms” — the position taken at parade rest …
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Maj. Gen. John Sedgwick
Major General John Sedgwick commanded the Sixth Army Corps at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Modeled 1910. 1912. Dedicated June 19, 1913. What is it made out of? Sculpture: bronze; Base: Stony Creek granite What size is it? Sculpture: approx. H. 15 ft.; Base: approx. 6 ft. x 12 ft. x 5 ft. 6 in. Who made it? Bush-Brown, Henry K., 1857-1935, sculptor. Bureau Brothers, founder. Davis Granite Company, carver. Norcross Brothers, fabricator. What does it depict? An equestrian portrait of General Sedgwick and his mount, Handsome Joe, soon after their arrival on the battlefield during the afternoon of July 2, 1863. The general is shown looking over the battlefield toward the Wheatfield and Sherfy Peach yard. The general wears his hat and carries his sword on his left side. The sculpture is mounted on a …
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6th Maine Infantry
The Sixth Maine Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Oct. 3, 1889. What is it made out of? Sculpture: red and white granite; Base: granite. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. H. 21 ft. 6 in.; Base: approx. 2 ft. 9 in. x 5 ft. 2 in. x 5 ft. 2 in. Who made it? Hallowell Granite Company, fabricator. What does it depict? Columnic shaft stands on a rough-hewn base. The second course of the shaft is fluted. At the top is a four-sided Greek cross, the 6th Corps insignia. Monument is a three-course granite shaft topped with a Greek Cross on four sides and set on a 5.2 foot square rough hewn base. The second course of the shaft is fluted. It has incised inscriptions on the east and …
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119th Pennsylvania Infantry
The One Hundred Nineteenth Pennsylvania Infantry is honored by two monuments at Gettysburg, one on Howe Avenue and one on Big Round Top. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Sept. 22, 1888. What is it made out of? Sculpture: granite with bronze relief; Base: granite. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. 11 ft. 7 in. x 3 ft. 9 in. x 3 ft. 9 in.; Base: approx. 20 in. x 6 ft. x 6 ft. Who made it? Ferguson (Firm), fabricator. What does it depict? Tapered, castellated monument stands on a low, rough-hewn base. Relief elements include a knapsack with infantry accouterments and a bronze State Seal, both on the front. The monument is topped with a four-sided Greek cross, the insignia of the VI Corps. Monument is a rough and polished granite shaft with an apex cap …
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5th Wisconsin Infantry
The Fifth 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: granite; Base: granite. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. 14 ft. 2 in. x 3 ft. 10 in. x 2 ft. 3 in.; Base: approx. W. 6 ft. x D. 4 ft. Who made it? Unknown, sculptor. What does it depict? Monument consists of two-tiered rough-hewn base, polished and rough-hewn shaft and a finial of the Corps insignia of the Greek cross. Monument is a granite shaft topped with the Sixth Corps Greek Cross and set on a 6×4.6 foot rough hewn double base. The shaft has polished panels with inscriptions. Overall height is 14.2 feet. Flanking markers are 1.6×1.2 foot with flat tops that contain raised polished letters. What does …
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10th Massachusetts Infantry
The Tenth Massachusetts Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Oct. 6, 1885. What is it made out of? Monument: granite with bronze adornment; Base: granite. What size is it? Overall: approx. 8 ft. 4 in. x 5 ft. x 5 ft. Who made it? Mosman, Melzar Hunt, 1845-1926, sculptor. Newell, J. K., designer. Chester Granite Co., fabricator. What does it depict? Overall height is 8.4 foot. Monument: granite with bronze adornment; Base: granite. Granite monument topped by bronze sculpture of three heroic-size muskets, drum, knapsack, cartridge box, and canteen. The monument was designed by Captain J. K. Newell, Co. I. The bronze sculpture was done by Melzar H. Mosman. Flanking markers are gable-topped, 1.6×8 foot. What does it honor? The monument marks the position occupied by the 10th Massachusetts Infantry …
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First Vermont Brigade
The First Vermont Brigade is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Oct. 9, 1889. What is it made out of? Sculpture: light Dummerston granite; Base: granite. What size is it? Sculpture: approx. H. 8 1/2 ft.; Base: approx. 4 x 4 x 9 ft. Who made it? Reed, C. W., designer. Beattie, H. W., sculptor. Brooks, Richard Edwin, 1865-1919, modeler. Carrick Brothers, fabricator. What does it depict? Monument consists on a full-maned lion on a rectangular base. The lion appears to be rising from slumber, as he pushes himself up by his front paws. His mouth is open, as though in mid-roar. The Corps insignia of a cross is in low relief on the front of the base. Monument is a polished and hammered granite shaft with a sculptured representation of a …
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23rd Pennsylvania Infantry
The Twenty Third Pennsylvania Infantry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Dedicated Aug. 1886 (base). Rededicated June 12, 1888 (full monument). What is it made out of? Figure: granite; Relief: bronze; Greek Cross: blue tile; Base: granite. What size is it? Overall: approx. 14 ft. 3 in.; Die: approx. W. 4 ft. x D. 4 ft. Who made it? Unknown, sculptor. What does it depict? Full-length figure of a uniformed Zouave infantryman stands atop a polished, columnic pedestal with decorative cap. The whole stands on a square, tiered base. The figure holds his rifle vertically in both hands at his proper right side. He appears to be in mid-stride and there is a tree stump behind him. A relief Coat of Arms is affixed to the sculpture’s plinth and the Corps …
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