8th New York Cavalry
Posted to the Project on 06 Oct 08
The 8th New York Cavalry was also known as the Rochester Regiment. It was recruited from the counties of Chenango, Monroe, and Niagara and mustered in at Rochester during late November 1861.
The regimental monument contains a large carved bas relief of a mounted cavalryman. It is located along Reynolds Avenue and marks the unit position on the morning of July 1,1863.
The 8th was commanded by Lt. Col. William L. Markell (1836-1916), a manufacturer in Rochester.
8th New York Cavalry
Cavalry Corps, 1st Division, 1st Brigade
Engaged: 623; 2 killed, 22 wounded, 16 missing
Monument: Reynolds Avenue