The Gettysburg Story in 60 of its Monuments and Statues

The Battle of Gettysburg was fought on July 1-3, 1863, in and around the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. It was the largest battle ever fought on American soil and resulted in the Union victory and the preservation of the Union. The battle has been commemorated with numerous monuments and statues, which tell the story of the battle and its aftermath.

THE GETTSYBURG STORY : In 60 of Its Monuments & Statues

by Haley Lukas

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The following is a list of 60 of the most significant monuments and statues at Gettysburg, with a brief description of each:

1. The Soldiers' National Monument is a 60-foot-tall granite obelisk that stands in the center of Gettysburg National Military Park. It was dedicated in 1869 and is inscribed with the names of the over 7,000 Union soldiers who died at Gettysburg.
2. The Gettysburg National Cemetery is a 17-acre cemetery that is the final resting place for over 7,000 Union soldiers who died at Gettysburg. It was dedicated in 1863 and is one of the most visited cemeteries in the United States.
3. The Pennsylvania State Memorial is a large bronze and granite memorial that commemorates the Pennsylvania soldiers who fought at Gettysburg. It was dedicated in 1899 and is one of the most impressive monuments in the park.
4. The New York State Memorial is a large bronze and granite memorial that commemorates the New York soldiers who fought at Gettysburg. It was dedicated in 1910 and is one of the most popular monuments in the park.
5. The Massachusetts State Memorial is a large bronze and granite memorial that commemorates the Massachusetts soldiers who fought at Gettysburg. It was dedicated in 1915 and is one of the most impressive monuments in the park.
6. The Vermont State Memorial is a large bronze and granite memorial that commemorates the Vermont soldiers who fought at Gettysburg. It was dedicated in 1889 and is one of the most popular monuments in the park.
7. The Maine State Memorial is a large bronze and granite memorial that commemorates the Maine soldiers who fought at Gettysburg. It was dedicated in 1890 and is one of the most impressive monuments in the park.
8. The New Hampshire State Memorial is a large bronze and granite memorial that commemorates the New Hampshire soldiers who fought at Gettysburg. It was dedicated in 1903 and is one of the most popular monuments in the park.
9. The Connecticut State Memorial is a large bronze and granite memorial that commemorates the Connecticut soldiers who fought at Gettysburg. It was dedicated in 1905 and is one of the most impressive monuments in the park.
10. The Rhode Island State Memorial is a large bronze and granite memorial that commemorates the Rhode Island soldiers who fought at Gettysburg. It was dedicated in 1906 and is one of the most popular monuments in the park.
11. The New Jersey State Memorial is a large bronze and granite memorial that commemorates the New Jersey soldiers who fought at Gettysburg. It was dedicated in 1886 and is one of the most impressive monuments in the park.
12. The Delaware State Memorial is a large bronze and granite memorial that commemorates the Delaware soldiers who fought at Gettysburg. It was dedicated in 1895 and is one of the most popular monuments in the park.
13. The Maryland State Memorial is a large bronze and granite memorial that commemorates the Maryland soldiers who fought at Gettysburg. It was dedicated in 1900 and is one of the most impressive monuments in the park.
14. The West Virginia State Memorial is a large bronze and granite memorial that commemorates the West Virginia soldiers who fought at Gettysburg. It was dedicated in 1910 and is one of the most popular monuments in the park.
15. The Ohio State Memorial is a large bronze and granite memorial that commemorates the Ohio soldiers who fought at Gettysburg. It was dedicated in 1891 and is one of the most impressive monuments in the park.
16. The

THE GETTSYBURG STORY : In 60 of Its Monuments & Statues

by Haley Lukas

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Language	:	English
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