There are about 1700 monuments on this battlefield, spread out for miles. As one does a driving tour they are in the meadows and tucked away in the woods. All were erected in honor of the troops that had been positioned in that location. At first no Confederate monuments were allowed. That restriction was lifted and states installed monuments to their fallen just as the Union had done. Some are simple, some very ornate. Enjoy a brief sample of the many, many monuments.
Lee's army of Northern Virginia had invaded Pennsylvania, we are in Pennsylvania, so it is not surprising the largest monument by far is theirs.
Inside one of the columns is a circular staircase so one can access the viewing platform just below the rotunda. From that vantage point you can view parts of the battlefield.
carpe diem
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