1st Massachusetts Infantry

The 1st Massachusetts Infantry monument is located along the Emmitsburg Road. The monument features a large diamond with an excellent bas relief carving of an infantryman going into battle along the Emmitsburg Road line. This position was held by the regiment from 11:00 AM until 6:30 PM on July 2; a marker denotes the skirmish line 800 yards in front of the monument. The regiment suffered significant casualties here.

This regiment was recruited in May 1861 from the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk. It’s commander was Lt. Col. Clark B. Baldwin (1819-1890), a merchant from Boston.

1st Massachusetts Infantry

3d Corps, 2nd Division, 1st Brigade

Lt. Col. Clark B. Baldwin (1819-1890)

Engaged: 384; 16 killed, 83 wounded, 21 missing

Monument: Emmitsburg Road

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22 Jan 08 | Civil War, Monument Project
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