Etched in Granite ? Not !

The 5th New Hampshire infantry was considered one of the hardest fighting units in the Union Army and did nothing to diminish that reputation at Gettysburg.

The 5th New Hampshire Infantry monument in its original state in 1887.

Wm.Tipton photo
Detail view of the top rock.

Photo taken on April 2, 2006 (MJW)
The 5th New Hampshire infantry monument with its revised panels.

I must say that while understanding the desire for accuracy I prefer the look of the etched granite center block. Too bad they couldn't have swung the cost of replacing it rather than covering it over.

Photo taken on February 25, 2006 (MJW)