Gouverneur Kemble Warren (1830–1882) was a Union general during the American Civil War and a skilled civil engineer. Born in Cold Spring, New York, he graduated second in his class from West Point in 1850 and initially served in the Corps of Topographical Engineers, contributing to significant mapping projects in the western United States.
Warren is best remembered for his decisive actions at the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863, where he recognized the strategic importance of Little Round Top and organized its defense just in time to repel a Confederate assault. This earned him the nickname "Hero of Little Round Top."
He later commanded the V Corps during the Overland Campaign, the Siege of Petersburg, and the Appomattox Campaign. However, his career was marred by controversy when he was relieved of command by Philip Sheridan at the Battle of Five Forks in 1865. A post-war court of inquiry eventually found that Sheridan's actions were unjustified, but the incident overshadowed Warren's legacy.
After the war, Warren returned to his engineering career, working on river and harbor improvements. He passed away in Newport, Rhode Island, in 1882. His contributions to both military strategy and engineering remain significant.
