Photograph
Gettysburg Hero
| Statue of John L. Burns, the elderly citizen-hero of the Battle of Gettysburg, who fought with the 7th Wisconsin on July 1, 1863 and was wounded. A veteran of the War of 1812, Burns survived his Civil War combat to become a national hero and his carte-de-visite was highly prized. In 1903 the state of Pennsylvania honored Burns with this statue. The photograph, which looks north toward the equestrian statue of General Reynolds, also shows the appearance of the battlefield at the turn of the century. |
| Image ID: | 98175 |
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| Creation Date: | 1903 |
| Creator Name: | Detroit Publishing Co. |
| City: | Gettysburg |
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| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Collection Name: | Name File |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | NF Burns, John L. |
| Original Dimensions: | 9 x 7 inches |
| Trees |
| Fences |
| Battlefields |
| Civil War, 1861-1865 |
| Firearms |
| Monuments |
| Soldiers |
| Outdoor photography |
| Volunteers |
| Roads |
| This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society. |
| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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