2nd Delaware Infantry

The 2nd Delaware was a summer of 1861 regiment raised from the counties of Delaware and New Castle, as well as Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Cecil County in Maryland. Their commander was Col. William P. Baily (1825-1883) and Capt. Charles H. Christman (d. 1886).

This very simple stone marks the spot where the regiment fought on July 2. The moument consists of blue Brandywine granite. It is identical to the monument of the 1st Delaware except in inscription. The diamond in this case is not symbolic of the Third Corps but actually represents Delaware’s nickname “the Diamond state.”

2nd Delaware Infantry

2nd Corps, 1st Division, 4th Brigade

Commanded by: Col. William P. Baily (1825-1883)

Engaged: 280; 11 killed, 61 wounded, 12 missing

Monument: Brooke Avenue, near the Wheatfield

Tags: delaware, Gettysburg, II Corps, Monument Project