58th New York Infantry

The 58th New York monument is located along Howard Avenue.

Howard Avenue follows the battle line held by the 11th Corps in the relatively flat and featureless area north of the town on July 1, 1863.

The regiment was raised in New York City at the Turtle Bay Brewery in the summer and fall of 1861. It’s commander at Gettysburg was Lt. Col. August Otto.

Otto was tapped to serve on General Schurz’s staff as of July 2, so command of the 58th was given to Capt. Emil Koenig. The regiment numbered 222 at Gettysburg.

58th New York Infantry

11th Corps, 3d Division, 2d Brigade

Engaged: 222; 2 killed, 15 wounded, 3 missing

Monument: Howard Avenue

Tags: Gettysburg, Gettysburg Plain, Monument Project, New York, XI Corps