114th Pennsylvania Infantry

The 114th Pennsylvania monument is located near the Peach Orchard in the Sherfy farm yard off of the Emmitsburg Road. This was one of the monuments damaged by vandals in February 2006; fortunately, the damage was easily repaired.

The regiment was known as Collis Zouaves; the monument features an excellent bronze statue of a Zouave soldier loading his rifle. A secondary monument is located on Hancock Avenue marking the unit’s July 3d position.

Raised from Philadelphia in September 1862, the 114th was commanded by Lt. Col. Frederick Cavada (1832-1871). Cavada, a native of Cuba, was captured on July 2. He later served as Chief of General Staff of the Cuban forces against Spain; captured by the Spanish, he was executed on July 1, 1871.

After Cavada was captured, Capt. Edward R. Bowen (1839-1906), a clerk from Philadelphia, took command of the regiment.

114th Pennsylvania Infantry

3d Corps, 1st Division, 1st Brigade

312; 9 killed, 86 wounded, 60 missing

Monument: Emmitsburg Road at the Sherfy house. Secondary monument on Hancock Avenue

Tags: Gettysburg, III Corps, Monument Project, Peach Orchard, Pennsylvania