New York - 1st Independent Artillery Memorial (Capt Andrew Cowan) at Gettysburg Nat'l Military Park in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania by J G Hamilton

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The New York - 1st Independent Artillery Memorial honors Captain Andrew Cowan and his artillery unit's role in the Civil War. Created by J G Hamilton, the granite sculpture is located within Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania. It is part of a series of monuments commemorating regiments and events from the Battle of Gettysburg. The memorial is recognized in the Smithsonian Art Inventories Catalog and contributes to the historic preservation and education at the park.