2nd Rhode Island Infantry

This was the only regiment from Rhode Island to be present at Gettysburg. The 2nd Infantry was recruited from every county in the state in June 1861.

It’s commander at Gettysburg was Col. Horatio Rogers, Jr. (1836-1904), a lawyer from Providence.

The 2nd Rhode Island monument is located near Sedgwick’s equestrian staute on Sedgwick Avenue.

The main feature is a bronze sculpture of a soldier’s drum and wreath that sit on top of the monument. The state seal is also featured prominently.

2nd Rhode Island Infantry

6th Corps, 3rd Division, 2nd Brigade

Col. Horatio Rogers, Jr. (1836-1904)

Engaged: 409; 1 killed, 5 wounded, 1 missing

Monument: Sedgwick Avenue

Tags: Gettysburg, Monument Project, rhode island, VI Corps, Weikert Farm