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Alabama State Monument: A Gettysburg Tribute

Honoring Alabama's Confederate soldiers at Gettysburg with a moving monument on South Confederate Avenue, marking their battleground position.

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The Alabama State Monument at Gettysburg National Military Park honors the Alabamian Confederate soldiers who fought in the Battle of Gettysburg. Dedicated in 1933, the monument features a bronze sculpture on a granite base, depicting the Spirit of the Confederacy urging her soldiers forward.

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

Local tips

  • Take time to examine the details of the bronze sculpture, noting the expressions and symbolism of each figure.
  • Read the inscriptions on the monument to understand the memorial's message and honor to the Alabamian soldiers.
  • Combine your visit with a tour of the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center to learn more about the battle.
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Getting There

  • Walking

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

  • Driving

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

  • Public Transport

    Rabbit Transit provides public transportation in the Gettysburg area. Several routes connect to major destinations throughout the community. From the Gettysburg Transit Center on Carlisle Street, you can take a Rabbit Transit bus towards the southern part of Gettysburg. Check the Rabbit Transit schedule for the most up-to-date route information and fares. One-way fares are approximately $1.

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Located on South Confederate Avenue in Gettysburg National Military Park, the Alabama State Monument stands as a tribute to the Confederate soldiers from Alabama who participated in the Battle of Gettysburg. The monument marks the area where General Evander M. Law's Alabama Brigade began their assault on Little Round Top on July 2, 1863. The monument was dedicated on November 12, 1933, by the Alabama Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Created by sculptor Joseph Urner, the monument features a granite base and monolith, with a bronze sculpture. The bronze figures represent the Spirit of the Confederacy flanked by a wounded soldier and an armed soldier. The Spirit of the Confederacy urges the armed soldier to continue fighting while gently restraining the wounded soldier. The top of the monolith is inscribed with "Alabamians!" and the base reads, "Your Names Are Inscribed On Fames Immortal Scroll". Visiting the Alabama State Monument offers a chance to reflect on the sacrifices made during the American Civil War and to learn more about the role of Alabamians in the Battle of Gettysburg.

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