Editing Smith Memorial Arch (section)

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

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|q1=What is the Smith Memorial Arch?
|a1=The Smith Memorial Arch is a massive granite monument in West Fairmount Park honoring Pennsylvania's Civil War heroes. Built 1897-1912 with a $500,000 bequest from businessman Richard Smith, it features bronze sculptures of military leaders including equestrian statues of Generals Meade and Reynolds.

|q2=Who is commemorated at Smith Memorial?
|a2=The arch honors Pennsylvania's Civil War military leaders, including Major Generals George Meade (victor of Gettysburg), John Reynolds (killed at Gettysburg), Winfield Scott Hancock, George McClellan, and Admirals David Porter and John Dahlgren, among others.

|q3=Where is the Smith Memorial Arch located?
|a3=The arch is in West Fairmount Park on North Concourse Drive, near Memorial Hall (Please Touch Museum). It's somewhat off the beaten path and less visited than other park attractions, despite being one of Philadelphia's grandest monuments.

|q4=Why is the Smith Memorial Arch important?
|a4=It's one of America's largest and most elaborate Civil War monuments, featuring exceptional bronze sculptures by prominent artists. The arch honors Pennsylvania's significant contribution to the Union cause—the state provided over 360,000 troops, second only to New York.
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