New York Monument

This is the monument that the State of New York dedicated to the over 6700 officers and soldiers from the state who were casualties of the Battle of Gettysburg. It is adorned with a bronze figure placing a wreath over the fallen soldiers. One of the tallest monuments on the battlefield at 94 feet tall. This monument was dedicated in July of 1893.

This is the first monument you see when you enter the Soldiers National Cemetery (which is the battlefield). It is huge, lovely and sobering. There is a plaque as you walk towards it that asks for silence and respect. Very sobering. You feel the history here. Entrance to the cemetery/battlefield is free.

Very impressive state monument in the Soldiers National Cemetery.