Brigadier General Samuel K. Zook Marker (Gettysburg)
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Battlefield: Gettysburg National Military Park, Pennsylvania
Location: On Wheatfield Road
Map Coordinates: +39° 47' 54.24", -77° 14' 33.00"
Leader of: 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, II Corps, AoP
Biography: Samuel K. Zook
Monument Text
- "To the memory of Samuel Kosciusko Zook, Brevet Major General U.S. Vols., who fell mortally wounded at or near this spot while gallantly leading his brigade in battle July 2nd 1863."
- "Erected by the Gen. Zook post No. 11 G.A.R. of Norristown Pa. July 25th 1882."
Monument Details
Artist: Dorr, H. A., fabricator
Dedicated: July 25, 1882
Dimensions: Monument: 7 ft. x 1 ft. 2 in. x 1 ft. 2 in.
Description: Blue marble shaft with apex cap. Inscription is cut into north face of the monument.
