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The monuments of the Gettysburg Battlefield commemorate the July 1 to 3, 1863 Battle of Gettysburg in the American Civil War. Most are located within Gettysburg National Military Park ; others are on private land at battle sites in and around Gettysburg, Pennsylvania .
Gettysburg is a vast outdoor classroom. Over 1200 monuments and markers tell about one of the great turning points in American history. This site explores the battlefield with photographs, text and map locations for each of the monuments and markers along with links to background histories and biographies.
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Mar 6, 2013 · Despite the difficulty of compiling a completely accurate listing of all the names that are on the Pennsylvania Gettysburg Monument, Steve Maczuga has done an admirable job in making this index available. It should assist researchers and genealogists in easily locating a soldier’s name and obtaining a picture of the plaque where the name appears.
- The Pennsylvania Monument. Of course I have to start with the Pennsylvania Monument, not just because it’s the state I’m from, but because it’s the largest monument on the Gettysburg Battlefield.
- Eternal Peace Light Memorial. The Eternal Peace Light Memorial is another very large monument in Gettysburg. It’s known for an eternal flame that sits on top, symbolizing peace and unity after the Civil War.
- The High Water Mark/Copse Of Trees. I picked the “Copse of Trees” on the Gettysburg Battlefield for my must see list due to its historical significance and the view.
- North Carolina Monument. There are three monuments honoring North Carolinians, but this one on West Confederate Avenue was dedicated on July 3, 1929. The state of North Carolina provided 14,147 men to fight at Gettysburg, the second largest state contingent after Virginia.
- State of Pennsylvania Monument
- 1st Pennsylvania Reserves, Company K
- Sergeant Amos Humiston
- First Shot at Gettysburg
- 17th Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry Regiment
- Eternal Light Peace Memorial
- The Women's Memorial
- Confederate 2nd Maryland Infantry
- 21st Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry
- 93rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment
The State of Pennsylvania monument honors the 34,530 Pennsylvanians who fought at Gettysburg: 1,182 were killed, 3,177 wounded and 860 recorded as missing. Measured to the top of the statue of Winged Victory, it stands at 110 feet, making it the tallest monument on the battlefield. Location: Along Hancock Avenue near Humphreys Avenue and Pleasonton...
The monument to Company K was erected in 1991 as a remembrance of the more than 2,000 Adams countians who participated in the American Civil War. "During the Battle of Gettysburg on July 2, 1863, the men of Company K helped to repulse the Confederate attempt to seize Little Round Top, possession of which was the key to victory in the battle." The m...
The monument to Union Sergeant Amos Humiston is the only monument to an individual enlisted man on the Gettysburg battlefield. Sergeant Humiston was killed during the battle, and his unidentified body was found by a local resident. A photograph of Humiston's three children was soon found on his person. The photo was copied and sold for charity by t...
Although there are several claims to the first shot at Gettysburg, three men from the 8th Illinois Cavalry felt strongly enough about their own claim that they erected a 5-foot marker made out of limestone after the war ended. Location: Chambersburg Pike (Lincoln Highway) at Knoxlyn Road, three miles west of Gettysburg. The marker is on the north s...
The 17th was recruited in several local counties including Lancaster, Lebanon, Cumberland and Franklin. The regiment in whole or in part participated in 55 engagements throughout the Civil War. The 12-foot monument is carved out of granite and depicts a mounted cavalryman. Location: On Buford Avenue near Mummasburg Road. GPS: 39.847330, -77.245470
The memorial was dedicated by President Franklin Roosevelt on July 3, 1938, the 75th anniversary of the battle. One Union and one Confederate veteran unveiled the 47 1/2 foot tall obelisk. The gas-lit eternal flame burned until 1979 when it was replaced by electricity before being restored in 1988. Location: On Confederate Avenue off of Mummasburg ...
The Women's Memorial was dedicated in 2002 to all the women who served in various capacities before, during and following the Battle of Gettysburg. The statue depicts Elizabeth Masser Thorn (1832-1907) who along with her husband, Peter, lived in the Evergreen Cemetery Gatehouse. Location: Near the Evergreen Cemetery Gatehouse. GPS: 39.820609, -77.2...
The Confederate 2nd Maryland Infantry (formerly called the 1st Maryland Infantry Battalion) was the first Confederate monument allowed on the battlefield and was erected and dedicated in 1884. The 2nd was made up of 400 men, 140 of whom were wounded and 52 killed. Location: South of Culp’s Hill, off of Slocum Avenue near Geary Avenue. GPS: 39.81675...
Previously organized as the Independent Cavalry Company of Adams County. On June 26, 1863, Private George Sandoe, an advance scout, was killed, becoming the first Union soldier killed at Gettysburg (five days before the start of the official battle). The monument marks the approximate spot where Sandoe fell. Location: Behind a guardrail on the east...
Organized and mustered at Lebanon as the Lebanon Infantry on October 28, 1861, 270 officers and men were present at Gettysburg. "After charging with the Brigade from the right of Little Round Top in the evening of July 2 and assisting in the repulse of the enemy and in the capture of a number of prisoners the regiment retired to and held this posit...
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16th Pennsylvania Cavalry monument. Links to areas beyond the immediate Gettysburg battlefield but important to the battle: Cashtown. Hunterstown. Frederick (Meade Takes Command) Hanover. Wrightsville. Explore the Gettysburg Battlefield. 50+ maps link to hundreds of pages of monuments, markers, battlefield farms and terrain features.
Sep 12, 2022 · According to the National Park Service, there are 1,328 monuments within Gettysburg National Military Park.
