Cumberland Township near Round Top in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Warren
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 11, 2008
1. Warren Statue
General Warren is said to have stood on this boulder on July 2 to observe the surrounding battle lines. The memorial uses the rock as its base.
Led to this spot by his military sagacity on July 2, 1863
Promoted for gallant services from the command of a regiment in 1861, through successive grades to the command of the 2nd Army Corps in 1863, and permanently assigned to that of the 5th Army Corps in 1864.
his name is enshrined in the hearts of his countrymen.
Erected 1888 by Veterans of the 5th New York Volunteers.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 2, 1863.
Location. 39° 47.551′ N, 77° 14.198′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Signal Corps U.S.A. (a few steps from this marker); 146th New York Infantry (a few steps from this marker); The Eye of General Warren (within shouting distance of this marker); The Union Fishhook (within shouting distance of this marker); The Valley of Death (within shouting distance of this marker); Third Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); 91st Pennsylvania Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 155th Pennsylvania Volunteers (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Round Top.
Also see . . . The Warren Statue. Entry from Gettysburg Daily discussing the monument and a bit about General Warren's impact on the battle. Of note, the statue is due for a "cleaning" to remove the patina forming on the bronze. (Submitted on January 2, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 11, 2008
2. Close up of Plaque on Boulder
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 11, 2008
3. Warren Inscription
"Warren" is inscribed on the boulder at the statue's feet. The sign above the inscription reads:
Visitors forbidden on this rock.
See tablet on front of rock.
Visitors forbidden on this rock.
See tablet on front of rock.
Photographed By Mike Stroud
4. then Chief of Engineers: Brig.Gen. Gouverneur K. Warren the "Hero of Little Round Top."
Photographed By Mike Stroud
5. Little Round Top commanded the lower end of the battlefield
Gen. Warren USA, commanded this vantage point. Smokey conditions made it extremely difficult for the Signal Corps flagman to initially function.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2009
6. Field Glasses of Maj. Gen. Gouverneur K. Warren
These glasses, on display at the United States Military Academy at West Point, were used at the Battle of Gettysburg by Brevet Major General Gouverneur Kemble Warren. The above statue shows Warren holding these binoculars.
Photographed By Craig Swain, July 24, 2008
7. The Warren Rock
The statue stands at the northern end of the walking path on the crest of Little Round Top.
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 11, 2008
8. Warren Observing the Confederate Lines
Warren, with binoculars in hand, is portrayed as observing the lines of battle on July 2, 1863. This vista is one of the most photographed on the Gettysburg Battlefield.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, June 18, 2011
9. Warren Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,086 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 2, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4, 5. submitted on March 30, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 6. submitted on October 4, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 7, 8. submitted on January 2, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 9. submitted on June 21, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
