7th Ohio Infantry
Posted to the Project on 07 Sep 07
The 7th Ohio monument is a simple stone structure located on the “saddle” between upper and lower Culp’s Hills.
Known as the “Roosters,” the 7th was raised from the counties of Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain, Portage, Mahoning, and Trumbull –the areas around Cleveland and Youngstown. The commander was Col. William R. Creighton (1837-1863). He survived Gettysburg only to be killed at the battle of Ringgold, Georgia on November 27, 1863. The regiment numbered nearly 300 at Gettysburg.
7th Ohio Infantry “Roosters”
12th Corps, 2nd Division, 1st Brigade
Commanded by: Col. William R. Creighton (1837-1863)
Engaged: 293; 1 killed, 17 wounded
Monument: Slocum Avenue, the “saddle” area between upper and lower Culp’s Hill [Alternate Image]
