67th New York Infantry
Posted to the Project on 30 Sep 07
The 67th New York Infantry was under the command of Col. Nelson Cross (1824-1897), a judge on the Court of Common Pleas in Hamilton County, Ohio near Cincinnati. Cross was the brother of Edward Cross, killed commanding a brigade in Caldwell’s Division near the Wheatfield.
Known as the First Long Island, the regiment was raised in June 1861 from the counties of Kings and Monroe.
Dedicated on June 13, 1888, the monument consists of Quincy Granite and stands over 14′ high. It cost $1500. The main feature is a bronze relief entitled “It is Over.”
The relief depicts a Union soldier standing among the debris of battle. His rifle faces backwards in the pose “Reverse Arms” — the position taken at parade rest during funerals. It is meant to honor fallen comrades.
The monument also denotes the unit nickname - “1st Long Island Volunteers.”
The monument is located on upper Culp’s Hill where the regiment was positioned on July 3.
67th New York Infantry
6th Corps, 3rd Division, 1st Brigade
Col. Nelson Cross (1824-1897)
Engaged: 356; 1 missing
Monument: Slocum Avenue, upper Culp’s Hill