73rd Pennsylvania Infantry

The 73rd Pennsylvania Infantry was known by two nicknames: the Pennsylvania Legion and the 45th Volunteers. It was raised in Philadelphia in September 1861.

It’s commander at Gettysburg was Capt. Daniel F. Kelly (b.1837). Kelly was a watchmaker in Philadelphia.

The regiment’s monument is located on East Cemetery Hill near the large equestrian monument to General Howard. It stands where the regiment was engaged on July 2.

The monument’s feature is a bronze relief plaque. It depicts the 73rd’s charge into the fight on Cemetery Hill, aiding in driving the Rebels back from the batteries posted on the crest of the Hill. Amongst the chaos of the battle, one can pick out the famous Cemetery gatehouse in the distance. A cresent moon — symbol of the 11th Corps — as the capstone completes the monument.

The monument is made of Quincy granite. It was dedicated on September 12, 1889 and cost $2,183.00. The sculptor was Alexander M. Calder.

73rd Pennsylvania Infantry

11th Corps, 2nd Division, 1st Brigade

Capt. Daniel F. Kelly (b.1837)

Engaged: 332; 7 killed, 27 wounded

Monument: East Cemetery Hill

Tags: East Cemetery Hill, Gettysburg, Monument Project, Pennsylvania, XI Corps