Little Round Top Collection

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Confederate charge up Little Round Top, held by the 20th Maine Regiment, Battle of Gettysburg, 1863. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th century illustration

Irish Brigade memorial on Little Round Top, Gettysburg battlefield
Irish wolfhound on the monument to NYs Irish Brigade, Little Round Top, Gettysburg Battlefield. Photograph

Little Round Top from Devil's Den, Gettysburg, Penn. between 1900 and 1906. Creator: Unknown
Little Round Top from Devil's Den, Gettysburg, Penn. between 1900 and 1906

Slaughter Pen, Foot of Round Top, Gettysburg, July 1863. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Slaughter Pen, Foot of Round Top, Gettysburg, July 1863. Aftermath of the Battle of Gettysburg - bodies of soldiers at the foot of Little Round Top. Albumen print, pl

From Little Round Top, Looking across Wheat Field, Gettysburg, Pa. c1930s. Creator: Unknown
From Little Round Top, Looking across Wheat Field, Gettysburg, Pa. c1930s. Wheatfield road from Little Round Top at Gettysburg battlefield where Union

Little Round Top signal station, Battle of Gettysburg
General G. K. Warren at the signal station on Little Round Top observing troop positions, Battle of Gettysburg, 1863. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

20th Maine memorial, Little Round Top, Gettysburg battlefield
Memorial to the 20th Maines defense of Little Round Top, Gettysburg Battlefield. Photograph

GETTYSBURG MILITARY PARK. A view of Little Round Top from Devils Den at Gettysburg National Military Park. Photograph, 1998

GETTYSBURG MILITARY PARK. The monument to the 91st Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment on top of Little Round Top, with a view of Devils Den in the distance

CIVIL WAR: GETTYSBURG, 1863. Attack on Little Round Top at the Battle of Gettysburg, Virginia. Painting by Edwin Forbes, between 1865 and 1895

CIVIL WAR: GETTYSBURG, 1863. View from the summit of Little Round Top during the Battle of Gettysburg. Painting by Edwin Forbes, between 1865 and 1895

GETTYSBURG, c1903. Monument to Brigadier General Gouverneur Kemble Warren on Little Round Top at the Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania. Photograph, c1903

GETTYSBURG, 1863. The breastworks on Little Round Top on the battlefield at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; Round Top is in the distance. Photograph by Timothy O Sullivan, July 1863

GETTYSBURG: SLAUGHTER PEN. The Slaughter Pen at the foot of Little Round Top on the battlefield at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Photograph by Timothy O Sullivan, 1863

LITTLE ROUND TOP. View of Little Round Top, above the Gettysburg battlefield in Pennsylvania, July 1863

CIVIL WAR: GETTYSBURG, PA. The center of the Federal position at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania as viewed from Little Round Top. Photograph by Alexander Gardner

Confederate cannons aimed at Little Round Top, Gettysburg battlefield
Longstreets Confederate artillery aimed at Little Round Top, Gettysburg Battlefield. Photograph

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"Little Round Top: A Symbol of Valor and Sacrifice" Standing tall on the Gettysburg battlefield, Little Round Top holds a significant place in American history. This iconic hill witnessed countless acts of bravery during the Civil War, leaving behind a legacy that still resonates today. Atop Little Round Top, the Irish Brigade memorial stands as a testament to the courage displayed by these brave soldiers. Their unwavering determination and sacrifice are forever etched into this hallowed ground. The haunting image captured by Alexander Gardner at Slaughter Pen, Foot of Round Top, transports us back to July 1863 when the echoes of battle filled the air. The sheer magnitude of what took place here is difficult to comprehend. Looking across Wheat Field from Little Round Top in the 1930s reveals an eerie calmness that belies its turbulent past. It serves as a reminder that even amidst tranquility, scars from war remain etched upon this landscape. The signal station on Little Round Top played a crucial role during the Battle of Gettysburg. From this vantage point, messages were relayed swiftly and strategically, aiding Union forces in their defense against Confederate attacks. The 20th Maine memorial proudly stands atop Little Round Top, honoring Colonel Joshua Chamberlain's heroic stand during Pickett's Charge. Their valiant efforts prevented disaster and turned the tide of battle. Devils Den offers an awe-inspiring view within Gettysburg Military Park. Here we witness how nature intertwines with history—a poignant reminder that time may heal wounds but never erases them completely. Monuments like those dedicated to Brigadier General Gouverneur Kemble Warren and the 91st Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment pay homage to those who fought bravely on this sacred ground—reminders for future generations not to forget their sacrifices. As we gaze upon images depicting attacks on Little Round Top or views from its summit, we are transported back to that fateful time.