4th Maine Infantry

The 4th Maine monument is located among the rocks of Devil’s Den.  It is a small, simple oblesik shape that contains red granite diamonds — symbolic of the 1st Division, 3rd Corps.  The monument was designed by the regiment’s colonel.

The 4th came from the counties of Knox, Lincoln, and Waldo.  It was commanded by Col. Elijah Walker (1818-1905), a lumber merchant from Rockland.  He was wounded on July 2 and Capt. Edwin Libby (1832-1864) took command.  Libby, a sea captain from Rockland, was killed at the Wilderness.

4th Maine Infantry

3d Corps, 1st Division, 2nd Brigade

Col. Elijah Walker (1818-1905)

Engaged: 332; 11 killed, 59 wounded, 74 missing

Monument: Crawford Avenue at Devil’s Den

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