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. It is on West Confederate Avenue 0.8 miles south of West Middle Street (Pennsylvania Route 116), on the left

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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.

Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. 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

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)

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.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Confederate Line of Battle (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

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

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.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, September 15, 2025

6. The War for Memory Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2022, by Karl Stelly of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 559 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 19, 2022, by Karl Stelly of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. 6. submitted on December 6, 2025, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.