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South Bronze Plaque
U. S. National Park Service
Marks position attained by 140th New York on July 2, 1863 when they met Hood's Division attacking up slopes of Little Round Top. Erected on spot where Col Patrick O'Rourke fell dead, shot while leading charge. || Rough hewn base, 7'x5'8". Rough hewn shaft. All 7'3" high. Bronze inscription tablets on N & S, 1'4"X2'. Portrait relief tondo of Col Patrick O'Rourke on W, 2'2" in diameter. State seal tondo on E. Flank markers, apex topped, 1'x1'x8".
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