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To the right of General Meade’s monument is the large domed Pennsylvania Monument. Beyond and to
the south (right if looking from the Meade Equestrian Statue) are Little Round Top and Big Round Top.
Across the road and to the west is a field that stretches to a tree line. This tree line is Seminary Ridge.
Part of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia’s front lines were located on Seminary Ridge from
late in the day on July 1 through July 4. The far right flank of the Federal army was located on Culp’s Hill,
just visible over the cannons of Turnbull’s battery.
12th & 44th New York Infantry Monument, this ‘castle’ on Little Round Top is the largest regimental
monument on the Gettysburg battlefield. It was designed by Daniel Butterfield, the original Colonel of
the 12th New York and Meade’s Chief of Staff at Gettysburg. It stands 44 feet high and 12 feet wide,
dimensions that represent the two regiments. The 44th New York was commanded at the Battle of
Gettysburg by Colonel James C. Rice, who took over the brigade during the battle. The 12th New York
consisted of two companies, D and E, and it was commanded at Gettysburg by Captain Henry W. Ryder.
Monument to Brigadier General Gouverneur Kemble Warren, Known as the “Savior of Little Round Top”,
the portrait statue of General Gouverneur K. Warren was dedicated on August 8, 1888 & was the first
statue to a New York commander at Gettysburg. The General is standing atop the boulder from which he
noticed the Confederate advance on July 2nd
New York State Monument, The State of New York sent over 413,000 men to the Union Army during the
Civil War, the largest number from any state. Over 23,000 men from New York were at the Battle of
Gettysburg, the second largest contingent of any state north or south, making up one quarter of the
Army of the Potomac. They were organized into 68 infantry regiments, one infantry battalion, four
companies of sharpshooters, seven cavalry regiments, an independent cavalry company and 16 artillery
batteries. New York’s monuments on this site are in three sections: New York Infantry Regiments and
Sharpshooters (61 monuments), New York Artillery and Engineers (18 monuments), New York Cavalry (8
monuments).
Soldiers' National Monument, honoring all members of the Confederate armed forces. It stands just
over 19 feet high and depicts a charging color bearer calling for his comrades to follow. The statue
stands atop a pink granite base. The base is inscribed with the names of each state that contributed men
to the Confederacy, including the border states of Missouri, Maryland and Kentucky. Walter Washington
Williams was the subject for the statue. He was a member of a Texas regiment who died in 1959 at the
age of 117.
Vermont Monument the most unusual was the Vermont Monument, stands 60 feet tall and is the tallest
monument in Gettysburg National Military Park But it also is significant for the figure that stands at the
top of the granite base. The bronze statue is of General George Stannard, commander of the Second
Vermont Brigade at Gettysburg. Vermont provided 32.000 men to the Union Army in the Civil War. Over
4,400 of them fought at Gettysburg in nine infantry and one cavalry regiments, of whom 415 became
casualties. On the third day, Stannard's troops assaulted the flank of Pickett's Division, capturing three
regimental flags and many prisoners.
91st Pennsylvania Monument commemorating the efforts of the 91st Pennsylvania infantry division. It is
located in Little Round Top.
United States Regulars Monument Simple yet powerful monument to the men from the Regular US
Army that lost their lives in this epic battle that is so monumental in our nations history. Not far from the
Pennsylvania Memorial along Cemetery Ridge, which was the center of the Union line and instrumental
in Day 3 in blunting the Confederate attack.
State of Alabama Monument powerful and impressive tribute to 6000 men from Alabama finely crafted
bronze sculpture depicts the sheer courage of the war
Equestrian Statue of General John F. Reynolds near the spot where the commander of the Army of the
Potomac's first corps was killed by a Confederate sharpshooter in the opening moments of the first day
of fighting at the Battle of Gettysburg on July 1, 1863. Reynolds He was regarded as perhaps the most
brilliant young general officer in the Union Army. The sculpture is uniquely designed so that its 9,000
pounds is balanced to stand on just two of the horse's hoofs. It follows the tradition where a horse with
two feet off the ground indicates sits rider was killed in battle.
Equestrian Monument to Major General John Sedgwick John Sedgwick commanded the largest corps in
the Army of the Potomac at Gettysburg. 6th Corps arrived later in the battle so did participate in all
bloody fighting. However, this large supply of reserves enabled Meade to have several options on
defense.
140th New York Infantry Monument Beautiful granite monument dedicated to the New York Infantry.
Much like the statue of President Lincoln near his tomb in Springfield, Missouri, touching the nose is
permitted. Colonel O'Rouke's nose is shiny from the many visitors who rubbed it for good luck
William Wells Monument features a scene from Farnsworth's cavalry charge, this is essentially South
Cavalry Field. While this is not as famous as Pickett's charge or the cavalry battle featuring Custer East of
town, it is still an important part of the battle.

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