121st New York Infantry
Posted to the Project on 06 Dec 07
The 121st New York Infantry was raised from the counties of Herkimer and Ostego in August 1862.
The regiment’s commander was Col. Emory Upton (1839-1881). Upton would rise to the rank of general and was intergal in the post-war Army. He was a native of Batavia, New York and a 1861 graduate of West Point. He was promoted to general to rank from the battle of Spotsylvania in May 1864.
The monument to the 121st is located along Sykes Avenue on the slope of Little Round Top nearest to the Wheatfield Road. The monument’s back is to the road.
This was the regiment’s position from the evening of July 2 until the close of the battle.
On the side facing the road is a bronze relief of the regiment’s commander, Emory Upton.
The monument’s main feature, however, is a bronze staute of a soldier. He stands resting on his musket, gazing out towards the Valley of Death.
121st New York Infantry
6th Corps, 1st Division, 2nd Brigade
Col. Emory Upton (1839-1881)
Engaged: 470; 2 wounded
Monument: Little Round Top