154th New York Infantry

The monument to the 154th New York Infantry is located along old Coster Avenue in an area known during the battle as the Brickyard. This small, isolated piece of battlefield property is located off of Stratton Street amongst the town of Gettysburg. It was briefly held by the men of Coster’s Brigade on the afternoon of July 1. This area is more heavily visited now due to the large mural that was painted here that depicts the battle between the Confederates and Coster’s men.

The 154th New York was raised at Jamestown from the counties of Cattaraugus and Chautauqua. It’s commander was Lt. Col. David B. Allan (1839-1934), a lawyer from Olean. The regiment suffered massive casualties due to capture.

154th New York Infantry

11th Corps, 2nd Division, 1st Brigade

274; 1 killed, 21 wounded, 178 missing

Monument: Coster Avenue

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