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

Gettysburg Cyclorama

— Gettysburg National Military Park —

Photographed By Karl Stelly, February 28, 2022

1. Gettysburg Cyclorama Marker

Inscription. Standing near this spot in 1879, French artist Paul Philippoteaux, a professional painter hired to create a cyclorama on Gettysburg, imagined the chaotic scene on July 3, 1863—the deafening cannon and rifle fire, the shouts of men, and shrieks of horses—as the fury of the final battle unfolded. For months he sketched, talked to veterans, and hired local photographer, William Tipton, to produce a panorama of the landscape. Philippoteaux and his five assistant painters worked in his Paris studio for 20 months to create the first Battle of Gettysburg, which opened in Chicago in 1883. The second version he produced, first shown in Boston in 1884, is now on display at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center.

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Philippoteaux, shown in his studio, ultimately created four Battle of Gettysburg cycloramas. The park's painting, originally exhibited in Boston, Massachusetts, opened here in time for the 50th anniversary of the battle in 1913.

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

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 3, 1863.

Location. 39° 48.803′ N, 77° 14.119′ W. Marker is near

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Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Memorial is on Hancock Avenue, 0.4 miles north of Pleasonton Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Located near the Angle and High Water Mark on Cemetery Ridge 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. Fourth Volunteer Brigade (a few steps from this marker); Army of the Potomac (a few steps from this marker); 99th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers (a few steps from this marker); Defining Moments (a few steps from this marker); The Aftermath (a few steps from this marker); Arnold's Battery (a few steps from this marker); Battery K, 1st N.Y. Light Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); Artillery Brigade (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 "Cyclorama Focal Point".

Also see . . . Gettysburg National Military Park. National Park Service (Submitted on April 12, 2022.)

Photographed By Karl Stelly, February 28, 2022

2. Gettysburg Cyclorama Marker

Artist Paul Philippoteaux at work on the cyclorama painting

Photographed By Karl Stelly, February 28, 2022

3. Gettysburg Cyclorama Marker

Closeup of the left section of the painting

Photographed By Karl Stelly, February 28, 2022

4. Gettysburg Cyclorama Marker

Closeup of the center section of the painting

Photographed By Karl Stelly, February 28, 2022

5. Gettysburg Cyclorama Marker

Closeup of the right section of the painting

Photographed By Karl Stelly, April 17, 2022

6. Gettysburg Cyclorama Marker

A wider view, showing a little of the surrounding area

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2022, by Karl Stelly of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 862 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 11, 2022, by Karl Stelly of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. 6. submitted on April 21, 2022, by Karl Stelly of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.