2d New York Cavalry

The 2d New York Cavalry was recruited from around the state, with a smattering of men from New Jersey and Connecticut as well. It was mustered in during the late fall of 1861.

The monument at Gettysburg is inscribed as follows:

THIS REGIMENT WAS ENGAGED IN THE BATTLES AND SKIRMISHES OF THE CAVALRY CORPS UNTIL THE BRIGADE REACHED HANOVER JUNCTION, JUNE 30, 1863 WHEN IT WAS MOVED HASTILY TO MANCHESTER TO GUARD TRAINS AGAINST RUMORED MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY, AND PICKETED THE SURROUNDING COUNTRY. JULY 4, JOINED THE 3D DIVISION IN PURSUIT OF THE ENEMY AND PARTICIPATED IN THE CAVALRY ENGAGEMENTS UNTIL THE ENEMY RETREATED INTO VIRGINIA.

The monument is located in the area set aside for regiments that participated in the campaign but not on the battlefield proper along Pleasanton Avenue near the Pennsylvania Monument.  (Monument detail.)

2d New York Cavalry

Cavalry Corps, 2nd Division, 2nd Brigade

Not engaged at Gettysburg.

Monument: Pleasanton Avenue

Tags: Cavalry Corps, Gettysburg, Monument Project, New York