Moses McLean House & Barn
From Oak Hill, the Moses McClean house and barn, Confederate troops and cannons stood above. Confederate troops used the house and barn for sharpshooters, however Union troops were ordered to to buildings to flush them out.
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Memorial on the Ridge
The Eternal Light Peace Memorial, view of the northeast corner of the memorial, from above atop Oak Ridge, at Gettysburg National Military Park.
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McLean Barn
The Moses McLean Barn from Oak Hill in Gettysburg National Military Park.
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Fences & Fields
The fences and field of Oak Ridge. On July 1st, the first day of the Gettysburg battle, the Unions 11th Corps from here to McPherson's Ridge attempted to hold the extreme right of their line against the Confederates, but were forced to fall back to Cemetery Hill.
Sighted In
Confederate Cannon emplaced on the western slope of Oak Hill, overlooking the McLean house and barn, as well as Barlow's Knoll, where the Union's 11th Corps' extreme right end was anchored. They were unable to hold this position during the first day of the battle, and were force to retreat to Cemetery Hill due to superior Confederate attacks.
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Cannon Overlook
Cannon overlooking the fields of the Moses McLean house and barn, as well as a portion of the railroad running along side the Oak Hill, in Gettysburg National Military Park.
Cannon & Railroad
Confederate cannons on the Oak Hill, overlooking the railroad and fields of Moses McLean farm, in Gettysburg National MIlitary Park.
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Cannon & Barlow's Knoll
Confederate cannons pointing towards the extreme right end of the Union line from Oak Hill on the first day of the battle of Gettysburg. Between them lay the Moses McLean house and Barn, which was forced to be abandoned during the battle due to the intense fighting. Union troops were not able to hold this position and retreated to Cemetery Hill at the end of the day.
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Peace at the Top of the Hill
The Eternal Light and Peace Memorial sitting atop Oak Hill, along Oak Ridge, with fences lining the field and road, in Gettysburg National Military Park.
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Farm & Field
The Moses McLean house, barn and fields from the Oak Hill/Oak Ridge area. Moses McLean was an attorney and US Congressman prior to the Civil War, but was not living on the farm during the Gettysburg engagement.
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Lutheran Theological Seminary
The Lutheran Theological Seminary on Seminary Ridge. The cupola (as seen in the background of the church steeple) was used by Union commander Samuel Buford to spot Confederate troops on the first day of the battle. However, union forces were forced to retreat through this area at the end of the day on the way to Cemetery Hill. (NOTE: the church and steeple were constructed post civil war)
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Cannon on Confederate Avenue
A battery of Confederate cannons that depict the elevated confederate line on Seminary Ridge on the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg, as it overlooked the Union lines across the valley between Seminary Ridge and the Big & Little Roundtops
North Carolina Memorial
This memorial marks the area where a brigade of North Carlinians emerged from the woods and headed towards the Union line during Pickett's charge on the 3rd day of the battle of Gettysburg (July 3, 1863).
Faces of North Carolina
The North Carolina Memorial was dedicated in 1929 and depicts a wounded officer directing his men forward toward the Union lines during Pickett's charge on the 3rd day of the Battle of Gettysburg.
Seminary to Cemetery
A view of the Codori Farm and the Pennsylvania Memorial from West Confederate Avenue (Virginia Memorial), with a view of Cemetery Ridge behind them - Gettysburg National Military Park.
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Virginia Memorial
This monument, dedicated in June 1917, is the approximate position of General Robert E. Lee chose to view Pickett's charge on the third day of the battle of Gettysburg, which called for nearly 12,500 troops to cross approximately a mile of open ground to attack Union forces on Cemetery Ridge, and ultimately failed.
For Virginia
The statues at the bottom of the Virginia Memorial, depicting the soldiers of Virginia regiments at the sight of the launch of Pickett's charge on the third day of the battle (July 3, 1863).
Fences
A trail leading into Pitzer Woods, from the Virginia Memoral, Gettysburg National Military Park
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General Lee & Traveller
General Robert E. Lee and his horse, Traveller standing atop the Virginia Memorial, the sight where General Lee is noted to have observed the failed Pickett's charge on the last day of the Battle of Gettysburg.
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Napoleon on the Field
A battery of Confederate 12 Pounder Napoleon cannons aimed at the center of the Union lines on Cemetery Ridge, at the Virginia Memorial.
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Sherfy Farm
Farm observed from the southwest on Warfield Ridge, this farm was owned by pacifists Joseph and Mary Sherfy during the time of the battle. On July 1st, Union troops approached the farm and were provided food and water. However, they were ordered away from the property on the 2nd day of the battle and took their livestock to the roundtops, only to return several days later to find it was pressed into service as a hospital by the Confederates and completely ransacked, destroyed by artillery fire, and burned. The fields of the property were littered with dead and burned bodies and horses.
Mississippi Memorial
The Mississippi Memorial commemorates the bravery and sacrifice of the Mississippi soldiers who fought at the Battle of Gettysburg. The monument depicts two Mississippi infantryman during the attack on July 2 at the Peach Orchard. One Mississippi soldier has fallen mortally wounded. Grasping his musket as a club, the other soldier stops beside his comrade to defend their fallen colors.
Warfield Ridge Cannon
Confederate cannon positioned on Warfield Ridge, sighted towards Big and Little Round Tops. On the second day of the battle, from this position, General James Longstreet launched an attack on Union far (southern) left end of the line to attempt "roll up" the federal lines to the north. The Union forces were able to hold their position and the attack failed.
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Snyder Farm
The Snyder Farm on Emmitsburg Road, along the Warfield Ridge, afoot Little Round Top and Big Round Top to the east.
The Rose Farm
The Rose Farm afoot Little Round Top and Big Round Top, from the Warfield Ridge. This area was the scene of some of the fiercest fighting on the second day of the battle, where hand to hand fighting ensued and left thousands dead. The area became know as the "Wheatfield".
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Soldier's & Sailor's of The Confederacy
This monument represents the "High Water Mark" of the Confederacy and was established in 1965 to honor the bravery of all who fought in the Confederate armies and navies. The statue depicts a charging confederate color bearer calling for his fellow soldiers to push forward.
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The Round Tops
(Left to right) Little Round Top and Big Round Top, from Warfield Ridge
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View from Little Round Top
From Little Round Top, union troops were able to defend confederate assaults to over run their position during the second day of the battle, as General Longstreet attempted "roll up" on the Union's far southern end. From Little Round Top, Devil's Den (far left rocky area), and the Wheatfield (center) can be observed.
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Brigadier General Gouverneur K. Warren
General Warren, chief engineer of the Union Army, quick actions on Little Round top to alert officers to the confederate advance brought federal reinforcements to defend the Union position.
Trostle Barn
The south side of the Trostle Farm barn that still bears battle damage from confederate cannon fire. The farm served as the headquarters for Major General Daniel Sickles and his Army Third Corps on the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg. The Trostle's were forced from their farm, only to find most of their property either looted or destroyed upon their return after recapture of the area from confederates over running their position.
Pennsylvania & Minnesota
The Pennsylvania and Minnesota from across the field of Cemetery Ridge, in Gettysburg National Military Park.
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Cannon with the Pennsylvania & Minnesota
Cannon line leading to the Minnesota and Pennsylvania Memorials from the Plum Run area.
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The Goddess
The Goddess of Peace & Victory atop the Pennsylvania Memorial in the Gettysburg National Military Park.
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The Pennsylvania Memorial
The Pennsylvania Memorial in the Gettysburg National Military Park, dedicated to all Pennsylvanians who participated in the Gettysburg campaign.
Codori Rays of Light
The Codori Farm at sunset as the sun passes through the evening clouds.
Codori at Sunset
The Codori Farm at sunset as rays of light filter through the evening clouds.
Light on Seminary Ridge
Sunset light shining on Seminary Ridge, as seen from Cemetery Ridge
Cadori Farm Sunset
Sunset west of the Codori Farm, shining on Seminary Ridge, as the sun falls through the evening clouds.
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Pennsylvania & US Regular Monuments
Monument to the US Regulars (foreground)- US Army of the Potomac composed of the cavalry, artillery, infantry, and engineers of the regular army. Pennsylvania is dedicated to all soldiers from Pennsylvania that participated in the Battle of Gettysburg.
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Sunset At the Angle
The Codori Farm (right) Seminary Ridge (left) and the stonewall, or angle (foreground). The Angle was the focus of Pickett's charge after the artillery barrage the preceeded the attack on the Copse of Trees (not pictured - to the left). Union troops, which included the 72nd Pennsylvania Infantry (monument on the right), defended and repulsed the confederates from the area.
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Peeking Through the Clouds
The sun peaking through the clouds during sunset, shining on the Codori Farm, Seminary Ridge and , The Angle - the focus of Picketts charge on the last day of the battle.
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Moonrise over the 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry
Monument to the 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry with moonrise and post sunset colors.
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Moonrise over Gettysburg
Moon rising over the Gettysburg Battlefield as post autumn sunset colors make the skyline glow. NPS maintenance buildings before the tree line.