The Old Men and Boys monument, as it is called in the absence of a name, is not easily found. It's doubtful few have seen it. Sad really, because it is the symbol of duty and courage. During the Seige of Petersburg, the old men and boys not in service held off Union troops as the text honors them.


Key to the city's thriving in the industrial era, the "Works" provided much of the iron work around the town. Now a museum for The Center For Industrial Preservation, the "Works" courtyard comes alive with "Thursday At The Works" from spring though the fall. The evenings of Beach Music benefit the Petersburg Historic Foundation.

Col. Geo. Gowen gave his life of 25 years on April 2, 1865 for the Union. The monument was placed here by the people and school children of Schuykill County, Pennsylvania.

This a monument honoring the 1st and 2nd Brigades of the 3rd Army of the Potomac that fought at Bermuda Hundred, Weldon Raid, Hatchers Run, Petersburg, Fort Stedman, and Fort Mahone.

Affectionately known as the "Dough Boy" to the locals, the monument is in a residental area. Unusally, Petersburg honorees are named on bronze plates mounted in concrete lain at ground level in right angles around the statue.

All photographs were taken with a Kodak DC25 camera. The enjoyment of taking them is only equaled by the expectation of sharing them with all those interested. The page was contsructed with Netscape 3.0 Gold and PaintShop Pro.

Other points of interest in the area not pictured are Petersburg Battlefield Park, Pamplin Park, the United States Slo-pitch Softball Association Museum.

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