State of Maryland Monument (Gettysburg)
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Battlefield: Gettysburg National Military Park, Pennsylvania
Location: Near Intersection of Taneytown Road and Hancock Ave
Map Coordinates: +39° 48' 58.68", -77° 13' 56.64"
Monument Text
- "A Final Tribute"
- "More than 3,000 Marylanders served on both sides of the conflict at the Battle of Gettysburg. They could be found in all branches of the army from the rank of private to major general and on all parts of the battlefield. Brother against brother would be their legacy, particularly on the slopes of Culp's Hill. This memorial symbolizes the aftermath of that battle and the war. Brothers again, Marylanders all."
- "The State of Maryland proudly honors its sons who fought at Gettysburg in defense of the causes they held so dear."
Monument Details
Artist: Ludtke, Lawrence Monroe, sculptor; Codori Memorials, fabricator
Dedicated: November 13, 1994
Dimensions: Sculpture: 79 x 53 x 38 in.; Base: 54 x 109 x 95 in.; Weight: 2,000 lbs.
Description: Two bronze figures of uniformed Civil War soldiers stand on a rectangular base. The figures lean on each other for support as they walk. They are both hatless, and appear to be walking from the field after a battle. A relief of a Maryland State Seal is affixed to the front of the granite base.
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