The Soldiers' National Monument stands behind a low iron fence in Gettysburg National Cemetery, a tall shaft topped by a statue with seated figures grouped around its base. Dark trees close in behind the monument. The cemetery was created for Union dead after the July 1863 battle, and the monument was dedicated there in 1869. By the time this card was mailed, Gettysburg had long been a destination for veterans, families, and tourists, and the sender's note records a battlefield visit.
White border at bottom with printed caption; handwritten message on front; staining and wear. Postmark: GETTYSBURG PA MAY 31 9:30 AM 1907, with receiving mark DURBIN W. VA. JUN 3 10 AM 1907 REC'D. Undivided back ("THIS SIDE FOR THE ADDRESS"), 1902 Series 1c Franklin stamp. Light soiling/toning; no message on this side.
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Soldiers' Monument, National Cemetery, Gettysburg, PA, 1907, postcard, c. 1907. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/soldiers-monument-national-cemetery-gettysburg-pa-1907. Accessed November 2, 2026.
