Wizz Loc: Maryland, USA

The regiment held this position on the morning of July 1, 1863, from 5 o'clock until the arrival of First Corps troops. The Brigade then moved to the right, covering the roads to Carlisle and Harrisburg and holding the enemy until relieved by troops of the Eleventh Corps. It then took position on the right flank of the infantry, and later, aided in covering the retreat of the Eleventh Corps to Cemetery Hill, where it went into position with the Division on the left of the army." - Inscription on the Monument

This impressive monument was placed on the Gettysburg Battlefield by veterans of the 17th Pennsylvania Cavalry. It was dedicated on September 11, 1889. Planning for the monument began in 1886 when a group of the 17th veterans met to discuss putting a memorial on their battleline at Gettysburg. Building of the monument was assigned to the Pennsylvania Monuments Commission. The goal was to create a memorial that was unique, different, and would be typical of the regiment. The sculptor wanted to use an actual veteran of the 17th Pennsylvania and George W.Ferree (a veteran of Company L of the regiment) was chosen to be the model. With much detail in the lifesize sculpture, he is dressed in his original uniform and accoutrements, sitting astride his horse, rifle raised portraying the enemy had been discovered and a warning shot is about to be fired.


Made of Blue Westerly Granite.
Weight is about 27 tons.
Approximately 11 ft. x 9 ft. x 10 in. x 36 in.
Cost about $3,500.
Stands near the spot where they stood watch on July 1, 1863.
Located at the corner of Buford Avenue & Mummasburg Road

17th Pennsylvania Cavalry Monument

jeanbug35 Loc: Jonesboro AR

Nice shot and love the history lesson. Love the civil war stuff. Keep them coming.

angler Loc: StHelens England

Another great history lesson and Photo Wizz,thanks for sharing.

tommyld Loc: Liverpool UK

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Wizz Loc: Maryland, USA

Thanks a lot,jeanbug35! You got it.

Wizz Loc: Maryland, USA

Thanks for the look and comment,angler!

Wizz Loc: Maryland, USA

thanks,tommyld!

richardh76 Loc: VT, Central, Champlain Valley

Excellent! Good History Lesson. Thanks for sharing, much appreciated.
Richard

rlaugh Loc: Michigan & Florida

Great history!

grumpeegit Loc: Bridgend, Wales, U.K.

Nice atmospheric shot.....!

flathead27ford Loc: Colorado, North of Greeley

I agree! What an impressive monument. Love history so I agree with everyone else, keep the history lessons coming! Oh, Grumpeegit, love the beautiful kitty avatar. :-) Cheers.

grumpeegit Loc: Bridgend, Wales, U.K.

Thanks...., he's not so cute now - found his feet, I think the phrase is........!!!!

Hal81 Loc: Bucks County, Pa.

Love all historical shots.

Wizz Loc: Maryland, USA

Thanks a lot,richardh76!

Wizz Loc: Maryland, USA

Thanks much,rlaugh!