Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Eternal Light Peace Memorial
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 1, 2008
1. Eternal Peace Light Memorial
(Left Side):
in the right
as God gives us
to see the right
Lincoln
(Right Side):
to guide us
in unity
and fellowship
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 39° 50.907′ N, 77° 14.608′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Marker is on North Confederate Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Located on Oak Hill, Stop 2 of the driving tour, 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. A different marker also named Eternal Light Peace Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Rodes Attacks (within shouting distance of this marker); Rodes's Division (within shouting distance of this marker); Daniel's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); A Dedication (within shouting distance of this marker); The Orange Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); The King William Artillery
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Eternal Peace Light Memorial Dedication. Entry from Gettysburg Daily providing many bits of information about the memorial and the dedication ceremony. Includes a video clip of the reunion and dedication. (Submitted on January 19, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. Vandalism at the Memorial. In January 2009, the memorial was vandalized. Due to cold weather, the Park Service placed plywood boards up to hide the graffiti. (Submitted on January 19, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
3. Gettysburg National Military Park. National Park Service (Submitted on May 7, 2022.)
Photographed By Mira Earls, July 21, 2012
2. Eternal Light Peace Memorial 2012 photo
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 1, 2008
3. Front Inscription
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 1, 2008
4. Left Side of Memorial
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 1, 2008
5. Right Side of Memorial
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 1, 2008
6. Figures on Front of Memorial
The figures depict the peace and unity that has followed the war.
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 1, 2008
7. Dedication Marker behind Memorial
Peace Memorial
dedicated by
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
during the observation of the
75th anniversary of the
battle of Gettysburg
July 3, 1938
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 1, 2008
8. Left Side Entrance
On the memorial's left is a listing of the officials from the Pennsylvania State Commission.
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 1, 2008
9. RIght Side Entrance
On the memorial's right entrance is a listing of the United States Commission officials and the seven contributing states - Pennsylvania, New York, Wisconsin, Indiana, Tennessee, Virginia, and Illinois.
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 23, 2015
10. Eternal Peace Light Memorial Dedication Marker and Bench
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 23, 2015
11. Eternal Peace Light Memorial
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 1, 2008
12. Eternal Peace Light Memorial
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 23, 2015
13. Eternal Peace Light Memorial
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 1, 2008
14. Dedication Marker behind Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,191 times since then and 39 times this year. Last updated on April 23, 2022, by Karl Stelly of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1. submitted on January 19, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on March 14, 2023, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on January 19, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 10, 11. submitted on July 21, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 12. submitted on January 19, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 13. submitted on July 21, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 14. submitted on January 19, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
