77th New York Infantry

The 77th New York Regiment was known as the Bemis Heights Regiment. It was recruited from the counties of Essex, Fulton, and Saratoga and was mustered in at Saratoga Springs in November 1861.

The 77th’s commander was Lt. Col. Winsor B. French (1832-1910), an attorney in Saratoga Springs. The regiment numbered 424 at Gettysburg and was held in reserve. It suffered no loss.

The regimental monument is located on Power’s Hill. It is visible from Granite Schoolhouse Lane.

77th New York Infantry

6th Corps, 2nd Division, 3rd Brigade

424; no loss

Monument: Power’s Hill

Tags: Gettysburg, Monument Project, New York, Power's Hill, VI Corps