Barlow Knoll
Barlow Knoll[2] (formerly Blocher's Knoll) is a hill on the Gettysburg Battlefield that was the location of the Battle of Gettysburg, First Day charge of Gordon's Brigade that succeeded in breaking the Union line.[1] The "Old Alms House Cemetery" is located on the side of the hill, and the hill named after Francis C. Barlow is classified as a populated place ().[3]
History
In 1884, a procession was held to the knoll for the Barlow monument dedication,[1] and the 1898 tract was owned by Calvin Gilbert before being transferred to the War Department.[2] In 1911, the knoll had a quarry,[3] and Barlow Knoll was the site of Red Cross station no. 5 during the 1913 Gettysburg reunion.[4] A statue of Barlow planned in 1920[4] was unveiled in 1922[5] and in 1932 a flagpole was erected at the site.[6]
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