Joseph Gilbert Totten
1788–1864 (age 76)
military engineer
Biography
Joseph Gilbert Totten was a distinguished military engineer whose technical expertise and innovative contributions significantly advanced the United States Army's engineering capabilities during the nineteenth century. His career spanned decades of military service, during which he designed and oversaw numerous fortifications and infrastructure projects.
General Totten's legacy as a military engineer and his lasting contributions to American military architecture and engineering are honored at Congressional Cemetery. His work exemplified the highest standards of military engineering and remains influential in the history of American military science.