6th New Jersey Infantry
The 6th New Jersey monument is located in the Valley of Death near Devil’s Den along Crawford Avenue.
It is a simple white oblesik shape with an engraving of muskets on the front. It marks the regiment’s position on the afternoon of July 2d.
The 6th was raised from the counties of Burlington, Camden, Hudson, Hunterdon, and Mercer. It was commanded by Lt. Col. Stephen R. Gilkyson (1833-1892), a lumber merchant from Hightstown.
6th New Jersey Infantry
3rd Corps, 2nd Division, 3rd Brigade
Lt. Col. Stephen R. Gilkyson (1833-1892)
Engaged: 246; 1 killed, 32 wounded, 8 missing
Monument: Crawford Avenue
Tags: Devils Den, Gettysburg, III Corps, Monument Project, new jersey