1st United States Sharpshooters (A, B, D, and H)

The monument to the 1st United States Sharpshooters (Companies A, B, D, and H) is located on Berdan Avenue, a small cul-de-sac located in Pitzer’s Woods off of West Confederate Avenue (the road the runs the length of Seminary Ridge).  The monument to Company F (Vermont) of the 1st U.S.S. is also located nearby as is a stone to the 3rd Maine Infantry.

On the afternoon of July 2, Third Corps commander Dan Sickles ordered the Sharpshooters and the 3rd Maine Infantry to scout these woods.  A brief fight occurred here between this Union detachment and Confederates from General Cadmus Wilcox’s command.

Companies A, B, D, and H of the 1st U.S.S. were recruited from the state of New York.  This is their main monument at Gettysburg.

1st United States Sharpshooters - Companies A, B, D, and H (New York)
Members of the 3rd Corps, 1st Division, 2nd Brigade

Commanded by Col. Hiram Berdan (1824-1893)

Engaged: 371; 6 killed, 37 wounded, 6 missing

Monument: A, B, D, and H Companies located along Berdan Avenue, Pitzer’s Woods

Tags: Confederate Avenue, Gettysburg, III Corps, Monument Project, sharpshooters