Location: Gettysburg
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10 Monuments & Statues in Gettysburg That You Shouldn't Miss
Gettysburg is steeped in the history of the Civil War. In 1863, it was the site of the epic Battle of Gettysburg, in which some 50,000 soldiers were killed. It is also, of course, the place where Abraham Lincoln delivered the immortal Gettysburg Address. The town itself is made up of houses, hotels and taverns dating back several centuries, but Gettysburg offers more modern travel and leisure activities, as well, like wine tastings, orchard tours, shopping and golfing.
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1. Equestrian Monument to Major General Winfield Scott Hancock
2. State of Pennsylvania Monument
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 204 reviews
Reviewed By CSTMaryland - Maryland, United States
Hi highly recommend seeing this memorial, and all others in the W. Battlefield. They are truly breath taking.
3. Virginia Memorial
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5.0 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By peteroK6518GN - Buffalo, United States
Whether you're from the north or from the south, this is of such significance of 2 Generals on opposite sides of the battlefield leading the most historic battle of our country. If you don't get a chill down your back when looking at this brilliant General Lee, you missed it. When standing next to this, you understand that you are just a tiny figure in the world that time has passed by you and left you in the dust.
4. High Water Mark of the Rebellion Monument
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5.0 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By kermitvb
You have to stand near the Copse Trees where the CSA focused Picket and Pettigrew's charges to understand the futility of their efforts. Very impressive and you can experience it on foot.
5. East Cavalry Battlefield
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4.5 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
More than a million people visit the Gettysburg National Military Park in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, each year. But less than 1 percent bother to travel three miles east of town to East Cavalry Field, which was the site of a cavalry skirmish on the third day of the battle that arguably was every bit if not more decisive to the outcome as Pickett's Charge, which ironically was occurring at the very same time. As part of General Robert E. Lee's grand plan to defeat the Union Army, he sent General Jeb Stuart's cavalry east of Culp's Hill to attack from the rear while General George Pickett's division was attacking on Cemetery Ridge. But Union cavalrymen under George Custer and David Gregg prevented Stuart from riding around the back of the Union line. See bullet holes in the barn at the Rummel Farm. The fields remain as pristine as they were on July 3, 1863. Historians still debate what might have happened had Stuart's strategy been successful.
6. 12th & 44th New York Infantry Monument
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4.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By 423franke
We came across this monument while on a bus tour organized through the Gettysburg visitors center. It sits a little off the main stopping point of the tour and has a somewhat hidden stone stairway leading up to a small observation area with a great view from Little Round Top
7. Monument to Brigadier General Gouverneur Kemble Warren
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By RDH2017 - Tennessee, United States
This monument greets you when you walk up the stone path of Little Round Top, one of the most impressive stops when you tour the Battle of Gettysburg. The view from the top is very majestic. This area is worth taking the time to stop, get out of your vehicle, and walk up the path to view the monument of Brig. Gen. Warren and see the breathtaking views.
8. Equestrian Statue of General John F. Reynolds
9. Monument to Major General George Gordon Meade
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4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By markdriel - Old Bridge, United States
From this monument you get a better idea of the task the Confederate Army was faced with, the vast fields and distance they needed to cross is seen from this vantage point.
10. Lincoln Statue at Wills House
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4.5 based on 204 reviews
Reviewed By charlottesA9955WR
the first time we saw this, we thought the man in corduroy was real... this time we took pics with him and Abe
