Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The War for Memory

— Gettysburg National Military Park —

Photographed By Karl Stelly, March 4, 2022

1. The War for Memory Marker

Inscription. In 1864, local citizens created the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association to preserve the site of this decisive Union victory. Northern veterans returned, placing monuments and memorials, marking battle lines, and honoring their brothers-in-arms. In 1895, the site was transferred to the United States government. As time passed, Gettysburg became a place where the courage and bravery of both armies was honored and commemorated, while the causes which precipitated the war—especially slavery—were largely ignored. From 1917-1984, eleven Southern state memorials were dedicated on the battlefield.

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Crowds gather for the dedication of the North Carolina Memorial on July 3, 1929.

Erected 2022 by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 3, 1929.

Location. 39° 49.106′ N, 77° 14.85′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Marker is on West Confederate Avenue, 0.8 miles south of West Middle Street (Pennsylvania Route 116), on the left when traveling south. Located on Seminary Ridge near the North Carolina State Memorial. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gettysburg PA 17325, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wingfield's Battery - Lane's Battalion (a few steps from this marker); North Carolina (a few steps from this marker); Heth's Division (within shouting distance of this marker); Lane's Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); Davis's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); 11th Mississippi Infantry Regiment (within shouting distance of this marker); Graham's Battery - Poague's Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); Lieut. General Ambrose P. Hill (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Old Marker At This Location titled "Confederate Line of Battle".

Also see . . . Gettysburg National Military Park. National Park Service (Submitted on April 20, 2022.)

Photographed By Karl Stelly, March 4, 2022

2. The War for Memory Marker

At the bottom of the marker is a timeline of Confederate state monument dedications on the battlefield at Gettysburg. (Left photo)

Photographed By Karl Stelly, March 4, 2022

3. The War for Memory Marker

At the bottom of the marker is a timeline of Confederate state monument dedications on the battlefield at Gettysburg. (Center photo)

Photographed By Karl Stelly, March 4, 2022

4. The War for Memory Marker

At the bottom of the marker is a timeline of Confederate state monument dedications on the battlefield at Gettysburg. (Right photo)

Photographed By Karl Stelly, March 4, 2022

5. The War for Memory Marker

The North Carolina State Memorial can be seen in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2022, by Karl Stelly of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 146 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 19, 2022, by Karl Stelly of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.