Civil War Round Table to spotlight hidden Gettysburg monuments

The Tuscarawas Valley Civil War Round Table will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, in the Community Room of the Dover Public Library, 525 N. Walnut St., Dover.

The featured presenter will be Gary Jakubick, who will share his program Rarely Visited Gettysburg Monuments. The presentation will explore often-overlooked monuments at Gettysburg and the military actions and historical significance associated with each site.

Jakubick, a Mansfield native, holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Kent State University. A history professor there sparked what became a 50-year fascination with the American Civil War, particularly the Battle of Gettysburg.

His regular visits to the battlefield began soon after college and continued throughout his life, even incorporating stops at Civil War sites while traveling for work across the eastern United States. After studying the most familiar areas of the Gettysburg battlefield, Jakubick turned his attention to lesser-known locations and began photographing all 644 monuments. He located the final one in spring 2025.

The mission of the Tuscarawas Valley Civil War Round Table is to educate the community about the American Civil War, preserve Civil War heritage and honor those who fought for their cause.

For more information, call the Dover Public Library at 330-343-6123.