Rev. Father William Corby Monument (Gettysburg)
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Battlefield: Gettysburg National Military Park, Pennsylvania
Location: Hancock Avenue north of the Weickert Farm
Map Coordinates: +39° 48' 12.24", -77° 14' 3.84"
Part of: 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, II Corps
Monument Text
- "To the memory of Rev. Father William Corby, C.S.C. Chaplain 88th Regiment New York Infantry, 2nd Brigade 1st Division 2nd Corps, The Irish Brigade, July 2nd 1863."
From the marker:
- "Reverend William E. Corby, C.S.C. Congregation of Holy Cross. This memorial depicts Father Corby, a Chaplain of the Irish Brigade, giving general absolution and blessing before battle at Gettysburg, July 2, 1863. President, University of Notre Dame 1866-72 1877-81."
Monument Details
Artist: Murray, Samuel, sculptor
Dedicated: October 29, 1910
Dimensions: Sculpture: H. 7 ft. 8 in.; Base: Diam. 9 ft. 2 in.
Description: Sculpture: H. 7 ft. 8 in.; Base: Diam. 9 ft. 2 in.
