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

Battlefield Landmarks - South and West

Photographed By Craig Swain, June 22, 2008

1. Battlefield Landmarks - South and West Marker

Inscription.

Battlefield Landmarks - South and West. . "Being satisfied from the reports received from the field that it was the intention of the enemy to support with his whole army the attack already made, and the reports of Major-Generals Hancock and Howard on the character of the position being favorable, I determined to give battle at this point, and, early in the evening of the 1st, issued orders to all the corps to concentrate at Gettysburg...." , Maj. Gen. George G. Meade, U.S.A. , Commander, Army of the Potomac, (1) Big Round Top , This rocky, wooded hill marked the extreme left flank of the Union line on July 2, the second day of the battle. Union troops seized Big Round Top on the evening of July 2, although by that time it had little strategic value., (2) Little Round Top , Scene of heavy fighting on the afternoon of July 2 when Longstreet's Confederate First Corps attempted to turn the Union left flank on Cemetery Ridge. Site of one of six Union signal stations posted on the three-mile-long battlefield. The rocky crest afforded unobstructed views of the battlefield., (3) Pennsylvania Memorial , Gettysburg National Park's largest monument, and one of the most prominent landmarks. It stands near the center of the 2nd and 3rd days' fighting. Inscribed on its bronze tablets are the names of 34,530 Pennsylvania soldiers who participated in the battle. , (4) Gettysburg National Cemetery , Established one month after the battle, this cemetery contains the remains of 3,512 soldiers killed at Gettysburg Address at the cemetery's dedication on November 19, 1863. The tombstones visible from here are actually in Evergreen Cemetery, an older cemetery located just in front of the National Cemetery., (5) Lutheran Theological Seminary , Founded in 1826, it's the oldest Lutheran Seminary in the United States. During the battle, lookouts from both armies were posted in its cupola. The building also served as a hospital. Just beyond the seminary lies McPherson Ridge where the battle opened July 1.

"Being satisfied from the reports received from the field that it was the intention of the enemy to support with his whole army the attack already made, and the reports of Major-Generals Hancock and Howard on the character of the position being favorable, I determined to give battle at this point, and, early in the evening of the 1st, issued orders to all the corps to concentrate at Gettysburg...."
Maj. Gen. George G. Meade, U.S.A.
Commander, Army of the Potomac

(1) Big Round Top
This rocky, wooded hill marked the extreme left flank of the Union line on July 2, the second day of the battle. Union troops seized Big Round Top on the evening of July 2, although by that time it had little strategic value.

(2) Little Round Top
Scene of heavy fighting on the afternoon of July 2 when Longstreet's Confederate First Corps attempted to turn the Union left flank on Cemetery Ridge. Site of one of six Union signal stations posted on the three-mile-long battlefield. The rocky crest afforded unobstructed views of the battlefield.

(3) Pennsylvania Memorial
Gettysburg National Park's largest monument, and one of the most prominent landmarks. It stands near the center of the 2nd and 3rd days' fighting. Inscribed on its bronze tablets are the names of 34,530 Pennsylvania soldiers who participated

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in the battle.

(4) Gettysburg National Cemetery
Established one month after the battle, this cemetery contains the remains of 3,512 soldiers killed at Gettysburg Address at the cemetery's dedication on November 19, 1863. The tombstones visible from here are actually in Evergreen Cemetery, an older cemetery located just in front of the National Cemetery.

(5) Lutheran Theological Seminary
Founded in 1826, it's the oldest Lutheran Seminary in the United States. During the battle, lookouts from both armies were posted in its cupola. The building also served as a hospital. Just beyond the seminary lies McPherson Ridge where the battle opened July 1.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.

Location. 39° 49.204′ N, 77° 13.231′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Marker is on Culp's Hill Loop, in the median. Located on the Observation Tower at the upper crest of Culp's Hill 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. Battlefield Landmarks - North and West (here, next to this marker); Battery K, Fifth U.S. Artillery (a few steps from this marker); 7th Indiana Infantry (within shouting

Observation Tower at Culp's Hill image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain

2. Observation Tower at Culp's Hill

distance of this marker); 76th New York Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); The Deadened Woods (within shouting distance of this marker); Defense of Culp's Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); 95th New York Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Culp's Hill Rehabilitation (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 3, 2015

3. Battlefield Landmarks - South and West Marker

The marker is at the top of the tower at Culp's Hill.

Southwest Panorama from the Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain

4. Southwest Panorama from the Tower

The Copse of Trees and New York State Monument, both indicated on the marker, are blocked in this view by summer tree foliage.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 3, 2015

5. Battlefield Landmarks - South and West Marker

The Culp's Hill Tower includes an older metal plate that the viewer can use to locate major Gettysburg landmarks. Big Round Top can be seen in the distance.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,128 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 4, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on December 2, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on September 5, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 4. submitted on December 4, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 5. submitted on September 5, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.