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Alabama State Monument: A Gettysburg Tribute

Honoring Alabama's Confederate soldiers at Gettysburg National Military Park, a place for remembrance, reflection, and Civil War history.

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The Alabama State Monument in Gettysburg National Military Park honors the Confederate soldiers from Alabama who fought in the Battle of Gettysburg [3, 4, 5]. Dedicated in 1933, the monument stands near where General Evander Law's Alabama Brigade began their assault on Little Round Top [3, 4, 6, 8].

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  • S Confederate Ave, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 17325, US

Local tips

  • Visit during the early morning or late afternoon for the best lighting for photographs [9].
  • Consider joining a guided tour to gain deeper insights into the historical significance of the monument [4, 9].
  • Take time to read the inscriptions on the monument for a better understanding of Alabama's role in the Civil War [7, 9].
  • Wear comfortable shoes, as exploring Gettysburg can involve a lot of walking [9].
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Getting There

  • Walking

    From the Gettysburg National Military Park Visitor Center, follow the walking paths south towards Confederate Avenue [4]. The Alabama State Monument is located on the west side of South Confederate Avenue, approximately 1 mile from the Visitor Center [4, 9]. The walk is moderately strenuous, with some uphill sections. Allow at least 30 minutes to reach the monument [4]. There are no fees associated with walking to the monument [4].

  • Driving

    From the Gettysburg National Military Park Visitor Center, head south on Baltimore Pike [4]. Turn left onto Steinwehr Avenue, then right onto South Confederate Avenue [4]. Follow South Confederate Avenue until you reach the Alabama State Monument on the right [4, 6]. Parking is available along South Confederate Avenue and is free [4]. Note that South Confederate Avenue is one way south and east bound at this point [6].

  • Public Transport

    From the Gettysburg National Military Park Visitor Center, take the Freedom Transit [14], operated by the Adams County Transit Authority [11, 14], to downtown Gettysburg. Freedom Transit has three lines- Red, Blue and Gray- that run to downtown Gettysburg from the Museum and Visitor Center, to stops west of Gettysburg as well as stops east of town at convenient locations for visitors staying in area hotels and motels [14]. For additional information on rates and schedules, visit the Freedom Transit web site [14]. A day pass is $3.00 [11]. From downtown Gettysburg, you can walk or take a taxi to the monument. Taxi or rideshare services will cost approximately $8-$15.

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The Alabama State Monument, also known as the Alabama State Memorial, is a poignant tribute within Gettysburg National Military Park, commemorating the Confederate soldiers from Alabama who participated in the Battle of Gettysburg [3, 4, 5]. The Alabama Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy dedicated the monument on November 12, 1933 [3, 4, 6, 7]. Alabama was the third southern state to erect a monument at Gettysburg [4, 8]. The monument's location on South Confederate Avenue is significant, marking the area where General Evander Law's Alabama Brigade initiated their assault on Little Round Top on July 2, 1863 [3, 4, 6, 8]. This attack was a crucial moment in the battle as the Confederates aimed to seize the strategic high ground [4]. The Alabamians faced fierce resistance from Union troops, resulting in intense and bloody fighting [4]. The monument, created by sculptor Joseph Urner, features a bronze sculpture atop a granite base [3, 4, 6, 7]. The central figure, an allegorical representation of the 'Spirit of the Confederacy,' is a woman with outstretched arms [3, 4]. To her right stands a wounded soldier, symbolizing the suffering and sacrifice of the Confederate troops, and to her left, an armed soldier represents the determination of those who continued to fight [3, 4, 7]. The granite was quarried from Gettysburg and Vermont, and the bronze was cast at the Hammaker Brothers Foundry [3]. The top of the granite monolith is inscribed with the word "Alabamians!" and the base with "Your Names Are Inscribed On Fame's Immortal Scroll" [3, 7]. Visiting the State of Alabama Monument offers a unique opportunity to connect with the history of Gettysburg [4]. It serves as a place of remembrance, reflection, and education, honoring the Alabamians who fought at Gettysburg and reminding visitors of the Civil War's enduring legacy [4].

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