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Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
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The monument was dedicated on July 2, 1913, to commemorate the regiment's role in the pivotal Civil War battle.
The monument is crafted from granite, a durable stone often used for memorials due to its longevity and resistance to weathering.
The regiment was part of the Union's III Corps and engaged in intense fighting in the Wheatfield and Peach Orchard areas.
The monument features a relief of a soldier, representing the bravery and sacrifice of the men who fought in the regiment.
The regiment was one of four in the Excelsior Brigade, which was led by Brigadier General Joseph B. Carr during the battle.
The regiment suffered significant losses, with over 50 men killed or wounded during the battle.
The regiment was organized in 1861 following President Abraham Lincoln's call for volunteers to suppress the Southern rebellion.
