13th Massachusetts Infantry

The beautiful monument to the 13th Massachusetts is located on the slope of Oak Ridge near the Robinson staute. The monument cost only $500.00 and was dedicated on September 25, 1885. It depicts a color bearer and is said to stand where the 13th’s color sergent was killed.

The regiment was raised form the counties of Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk, and Worchester in the summer of 1861. Their commander was Col. Samuel H. Leonard (1825-1902). When Leonard fell wounded, Lt. Col. Nathaniel W. Batchelder (1825-1868) took command.

13th Massachusetts Infantry

1st Corps, 2nd Division, 1st Brigade

Col. Samuel H. Leonard (1825-1902)

Engaged: 284; 7 killed, 77 wounded, 101 missing

Monument: Oak Ridge, Robinson Avenue

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09 Dec 07 | Monument Project
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