gettysburg.stonesentinels.comBattle of Gettysburg monuments and markers

↓ JAVASCRIPT IS DISABLED. Please enable JavaScript onthe battle. Confederate monuments There are only a few monuments at Gettysburg to individual Confederate units. Most Confederate monuments have been erected by Southern states honoring all the units from that state. Monuments to individuals Over 40 monuments honor individuals, both North and South. Most are to generals, but a Medal of Honor recipient and two chaplains are represented. There are even monuments to two civilians – one who grabbed a gun and joined the fight, and another who represents the sacrifice and suffering of women in the Civil War. War Department markers In the early days of the park the War Department erected markers to over 100 Union and Confederate unit headquarters. These detail the actions of the brigades, divisions and corps during the battle to help visitors better understand the battle. The War Department also placed markers for each of the Confederate artillery batteries at the locations where they fought. These are usually accompanied by examples of the artillery used by that unit. Tour the Gettysburg battlefield Over 50 tour maps let you see where the monuments are in relation to each other and the main roads. They also show some important terrain features of the park. Battlefield farms The farms and other buildings around Gettysburg were not just background scenery to the battle. They were people’s homes and shelters, and each has its unique story. Companion websites Many of the pages on this site have links to two companion sites. The Civil War in the East provides unit histories, biographies, and additional information on the regiments, brigades, divisions and corps that took part in the battle. The main Stone Sentinels website explores over 50 related Civil War battlefields and other important Civil War sites from Pennsylvania to southern Virginia. ©2024 Steve A. Hawks...