149th Pennsylvania Infantry

Erected using the state of Pennsylvania appropriation of $1500.00, the monument to the 149th Pennsylvania “Bucktails” (though the 13th Reserve would hotly contest that name and call Stone’s brigade “The Bogus Bucktails”) is located on the Chambersburg Pike across the street from the Reynolds equestrian. Dedicated on September 11, 1889, the monument consists of Barre granite with elements of bronze (including the rifle, bucktail, and bayonet scabbard). The bronze pieces were placed because the survivors of the regiment thought those elements were poorly carved on the original staute. The monument sits on the spot the regiment defended on July 1.

The regiment was raised from the counties of Clearfield, Huntingdon, Lebanon, Mifflin, Potter, and Tioga. The commander was Col. Walton Dwight (1837-1878), who was wounded on July 1. Capt. James Glenn (1824-1901) took command from Dwight.

149th Pennsylvania Infantry

1st Corps, 3d Division 2nd Brigade

Col. Walton Dwight (1837-1878)

Engaged: 450; 53 killed, 172 wounded, 111 missing

Monument: Chambersburg Pike. Secondary monuments along Hancock Avenue and along Confederate Avenue at the Schultz House

Tags: Gettysburg, I Corps, McPherson Ridge, Monument Project, Pennsylvania