State of Florida Monument

The State of Florida monument is southwest of Gettysburg on West Confederate Avenue. (see map)

The monument was dedicated on the 100th anniversary of the battle, July 3rd, 1963. It was designed by J.D. Hill of the Bruns Monumental Company of Columbia, South Carolina, who also designed the South Carolina monument. The three stars above the inscription represent the three regiments that Florida sent to Gettysburg.

From the front of the monument:

Floridans of Perry's Brigade, comprised of the 2nd, 5th, and 8th Florida Infantry, fought here with great honor as members of Anderson's Division of Hill's Corps, and participated in the heaviest fighting of July 2 and 3, 1863. The Brigade suffered 445 casualties of the 700 men present for duty.

Like all Floridians who participated in the Civil War, they fought with courage and devotion for the ideals in which they believed. By their noble example of bravery and endurance, they enable us to meet with confidence any sacrifice which confronts us as Americans.

From the rear:

Gettysburg Memorial Commssion; Adam G. Adams, Chairman; Mrs. Wilson D. Baker; Paul W. Danahy, Jr.; Farris Bryant, Governor.

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