This resin piece is a copy of the monument located on Buford Avenue. The actual granite monument is just under twelve feet tall. Modeled after the regiment’s Sergeant George W. Ferree, it represents in carved relief a mounted cavalryman standing on picket, carbine in hand. On the reverse is the crossed sabers symbol of the Cavalry Corps. The monument was dedicated on September 11, 1889 by the State of Pennsylvania. It stood in front of the Forney farmhouse, which served as regimental headquarters during the battle. The badly deteriorated farmhouse was demolished in 1938 during the construction of the Eternal Light Peace Memorial.

Under the command of Colonel Josiah H. Kellogg, the 17^th Pennsylvania Cavalry held its position here on July 1, 1863, until relieved by troops from the arriving 1^st Corps.  The 17^th was part of the 2^nd Brigade, 1^st Division, Cavalry Corps.  Companies D and H were detached to 5^th Corps HQ and Company K was detached to 11^th Corps HQ.

This replica monument stands approximately 8” tall by 7” across the base. It is complete with all the text and imagery that is found on the original monument. Piece is signed on the bottom by the artist.

These were produced by Gary Casteel who is well known for his talent in producing copies of monuments on the field and his pieces are much sought after.  [ld] [ph:L]

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