16th Massachusetts Infantry

The 16th Massachusetts monument is one of the most simple at Gettysburg. The only notable feature of the monument is the diamonds that make up the monument’s capstone. This regiment suffered severe casualties, however.

Raised from Middlesex county in the summer of 1861, the regiment was commanded by Lt. Col. Waldo Merriam (1839-1864). Merriam was wounded on July 2. (He was later killed at Spotsylvania.) Capt. Matthew Donovan (1830-1876), a painter from Lowell, took command from Merriam.

The monument is located where the regiment fought on July 2 along the Emmitsburg Road.

16th Massachusetts Infantry

3d Corps, 2nd Division, 1st Brigade

Lt. Col. Waldo Merriam (1839-1864)

Engaged: 307; 15 killed, 53 wounded, 13 missing

Monument: Emmitsburg Road

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19 Nov 07 | Monument Project
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