Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Georgia
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 17, 2008
1. Georgia Memorial
Soldiers
We sleep here in obedience to law.
When duty called we came.
When country called we died.
Erected 1961 by State of Georgia.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 39° 47.932′ N, 77° 15.359′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Memorial is on West Confederate Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Located just south of the Longstreet Observation tower in Gettysburg National Military Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gettysburg PA 17325, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Semmes's Brigade (a few steps from this marker); Carlton's Battery - Cabell's Battalion (a few steps from this marker); Kershaw's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); McLaws's Division (within shouting distance of this marker); Manly's Battery - Cabell's Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ashland Virginia Artillery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Longstreet Tower - South View (about 400 feet away); South Carolina (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
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Photographed By Craig Swain, August 17, 2008
2. Inscription
The Same inscription appears on both front and back of the memorial.
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 17, 2008
3. Georgia State Seal
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 17, 2008
4. Georgia Monument at Gettysburg
The same monument form was used by the State of Georgia at other battlefields, notably Antietam.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,050 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 9, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
