Blog Profile / Draw the Sword
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iphoto and my Gettysburg monument project
I recently bought a Macbook Pro to replace my Dell laptop that was having major hard drive issues. The Macbook came with Apple’s photo cataloging software, iphoto. There’s a more advanced version of iphoto called Aperture, but I haven’t felt the need to try it yet. Show More Summary
New York Officers Monument
About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? September 9, 1925. Nearly 100 veterans (2/3rds of whom fought in the battle) attended the 1925 dedication of the monument. What is it made out of? Granite. Overall height is 21 feet. Who made it? Brush, Gerome, sculptor. Show More Summary
4th Maine Carving
What does it honor? Honors the 4th Maine Infantry. Carving consists of a diamond (symbol of the Third Corps) and “4th ME.” When does it date to? Probably pre-dates the regimental monument. When was this photograph taken? June 17, 2012. Show More Summary
Armistead and Hancock Monument
About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? February 18, 2000. What is it made out of? Granite. Who made it? Erected by the Armistead Marker Preservation Committee. How is it inscribed? Friends and fellow officers in the United States Army prior to 1861, the fate of Civil War made them foes on the battlefield at Gettysburg. Show More Summary
McPherson Barn Hospital
About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? 1914. What is it made out of? Bronze plaque, 3’1?x1’8.” What does it honor? Denotes the location of the hospital at the McPherson Barn. Description: Denotes the use of the McPherson Barn as a field hospital for both sides during the battle of Gettysburg on July 1, 2, and 3. Show More Summary
4th New Jersey Infantry
The Fourth New Jersey is honored by a monument at Gettysburg. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? 1888. What is it made out of? Granite. What size is it? Overall height is 4 feet. Who made it? Unknown, sculptor. What does it depict? The 4th New Jersey was on detached service guarding the Army’s artillery reserve trains during the battle. Show More Summary
Letcher (Virginia) Artillery (Brander’s)
Letcher (Virginia) Artillery (Brander’s) This battery served as a member of Pegram’s Battalion Photographed: December 17, 2009. Location: West Confederate Avenue, McMillan Woods. Located on East side of West Confederate Avenue at McMillan Woods. Show More Summary
Hardaway (Alabama) Artillery (Hurt’s)
Hardaway (Alabama) Artillery (Hurt’s) This battery served as a member of McIntosh’s Battalion Photographed: March 21, 2008. Location: Oak Hill, northwest of Peace Memorial. Located on North side of North Confederate Avenue at Peace Memorial. Show More Summary
Norfolk (Virginia) Light Artillery Blues (Grandy’s)
Norfolk (Virginia) Light Artillery Blues (Grandy’s) This battery served as a member of Garnett’s Battalion Photographed: December 17, 2009. Location: West Confederate Avenue, north of McMillan Woods. Located on East side of West Confederate Avenue north of McMillan Woods. Show More Summary
Louisiana Guard Artillery (Green’s)
Louisiana Guard Artillery (Green’s) This battery served as a member of Jones’s Battalion Photographed: May 30, 2009. Location: Jones Battalion Avenue,.5 miles north of Rock Creek. Commander: Capt. Charles A. Green Description: Cast iron...Show More Summary
Dansville (Virginia) Artillery (Rice’s)
Dansville (Virginia) Artillery (Rice’s) This battery served as a member of McIntosh’s Battalion Photographed: March 21, 2008. Location: West Confederate Avenue, Schultz Woods. Located 100? West of West Confederate Avenue opposite Schultz Woods, just south of Fairfield Road. Show More Summary
Huger (Virginia) Artillery (Moore’s)
Huger (Virginia) Artillery (Moore’s) This battery served as a member of Garnett’s Battalion Photographed: December 17, 2009. Location: West Confederate Avenue, north of McMillan Woods. Located on East side of West Confederate Avenue, about one-half mile south of Fairfield Road. Show More Summary
Pee Dee (South Carolina) Artillery (Zimmerman’s)
Pee Dee (South Carolina) Artillery (Zimmerman’s) This battery served as a member of Pegram’s Battalion Photographed: December 15, 2010. Location: West Confederate Avenue, McMillan Woods. Located on East side of West Confederate Avenue at McMillan Woods. Show More Summary
Courtney (Virginia) Artillery (Tanner’s)
Courtney (Virginia) Artillery (Tanner’s) This battery served as a member of Jones’s Battalion Photographed: May 30, 2009. Location: Jones Battalion Avenue,.5 miles north of Rock Creek. Located in grassed area of loop, Jones Battalion Avenue. Show More Summary
Donaldsonville (Louisiana) Artillery (Maurin’s)
Donaldsonville (Louisiana) Artillery (Maurin’s) This battery served as a member of Garnett’s Battalion Photographed: December 17, 2009. Location: West Confederate Avenue, south of Hagerstown Road. Commander: Capt. Victor Maurin (1818-1875). Show More Summary
Jeff Davis (Virginia) Artillery (Reese’s)
Jeff Davis (Virginia) Artillery (Reese’s) This battery served as a member of Carter’s Battalion Photographed: June 6, 2011. Location: Oak Hill, southeast of Peace Memorial. Located on East side of North Confederate Avenue, overlooking McClean Farm. Show More Summary
Crenshaw’s (Virginia) Battery
Crenshaw’s (Virginia) Battery This battery served as a member of Pegram’s Battalion Photographed: December 15, 2010. Location: West Confederate Avenue, McMillan Woods. Located on East side of West Confederate Avenue at McMillan Woods. Show More Summary
Amherst (Virginia) Artillery (Kirkpatrick’s)
Amherst (Virginia) Artillery (Kirkpatrick’s) This battery served as a member of Nelson’s Battalion Photographed: December 8, 2011. Location: Benner’s Hill, north of Hanover Road (PA 116). Commander: Capt. Thomas J. Kirkpatrick (1829-1887). Show More Summary
Powhatan (Virginia) Artillery (Cunningham’s)
Powhatan (Virginia) Artillery (Cunningham’s) This battery served as a member of Dance’s Battalion Photographed: May 31, 2009. Location: West Confederate Avenue, on Seminary grounds. Located on West side of Confederate Avenue, just North of Fairfield Road on Seminary’s grounds. Show More Summary
Sumter (Georgia) Artillery, Co. A (Ross’)
Sumter (Georgia) Artillery, Co. A (Ross’) This battery served as a member of Lane’s Battalion Photographed: October 6, 2007. Location: West Confederate Avenue, south of McMillan Woods. Located on East side of West Confederate Avenue, South of McMillan Woods. Show More Summary