Named For: Colonel Edward Cross, commander of brigade in Hancock’s Corps; Colonel John Brooke, commander of brigade in Hancock’s Corps; and Colonel Philip DeTrobriand, commander of brigade in Sickles’ Corps.

Location: The Wheatfield.

Built: 1906.

Altered: Unknown.

Designer: E.B. Cope.

Description: Avenues measure 0.787 miles long by 16′ wide. Constructed of bituminous treated macadam with telford base. Starting south in Rose Woods at Sickles and Ayres Avenues and loops back northwest to Sickles Avenue, at lower end of the Wheatfield.

History: Constructed by the War Department. DeTrobriand Avenue extends along the stone wall and designates the position held by DeTrobriand’s troops on July 2. Brooke Avenue designates position where Brooke’s Brigade advanced on July 2. Cross Avenue designates area where Cross’ Brigade was engaged on July 2.

Notes: This is one single road that changes names along the route.

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The 2nd Corps, 1st Division, 4th Brigade was also known as Brooke’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Caldwell’s Division in the Second Corps, Army of the Potomac.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1912.

What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth sea-green granite. Plaque: Bronze.

What size is it? 36′ by 36′ base. Weight: 300 Pounds. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches.

Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department.

What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth sea-green granite pedestal with a square base. Base tapers to a smaller dimension at the tablet. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of the unit.

What does it honor? One of 74 Union brigade monuments erected at Gettysburg by the United States War Department to describe the movements and itinerary of each Union brigade of the Army of the Potomac. The monuments were designed by E.B. Cope. Many of the inscription tablets were made of bronze melted down from Civil War cannons.

How is it inscribed? The monument reads,

ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
SECOND CORPS FIRST DIVISION
FOURTH BRIGADE
Col. John R. Brooke
27th Connecticut (2 Cos.)
2D Delaware 64th NewYork
53D 145th (7 Cos.) Pennsylvania Infantry

July 2. Arrived early in the morning took position on the line from Cemetery Hill to Round Top and was the right Brigade of Division. Between 5 and 6 P. M. went with Division to Wheatfield and advanced in reserve until the Division had forced back the Confederates to the further end when the Brigade advanced on the left of Third Brigade across a marsh to crest of a wooded hill. The Union line along the Emmitsburg Road having soon thereafter been forced back by Brig. Gen. Semmes’ Brig. Gen. Kershaw’s and Brig. Gen. Wofford’s Brigades which advanced in front and on the left flank the Brigade retired with the Division and resumed its former place in Corps line.

July 3. Constructed entrenchments and remained in former position until the close of the battle.

Casualties Killed 8 Officers 46 Men Wounded 38 Officers 246 Men Captured or Missing 51 Men Total 389

When was this photograph taken? February 8, 2009

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on east side of Brooke Avenue in Rose Grove.

Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? No.

Has this monument been moved or changed? This monument has not been moved or materially altered.

At Gettysburg

Commander: Colonel John Rutter (or Ruller) Brooke (July 21, 1838 – September 5, 1926) was a major general in the United States Army during both the American Civil War and the Spanish American War. He served as a military Governor of Puerto Rico and Governor of Cuba. More about this officer.

After Action Report: After Action Report of Col. John R. Brooke (will open a pop up window).

The Kershaw’s Brigade served as a member of McLaws’ Division in the First Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. The brigade is honored by a War Department monument, a privately raised monument, and a position tablet.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. The last monument was completed on December 19, 1910.

What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth red Maine granite. Plaque: Bronze.

What size is it? 3.8 feet x 3.4 feet diameter base. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches and weighs 300 pounds. Overall weight is 3000 pounds.

Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department.

What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth red Maine granite pedestal with a circular base. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of the unit.

What does it honor? One of 64 Confederate brigade monuments. Designed by E. B. Cope and erected by the U.S. War Department. They indicate the general location of the centers of the various Confederate brigades and artillery battalions during several phases of the battle. Some of the tablets were made from melted down Civil War cannon. The tablets describe the itinerary and movements of each brigade.

How is it inscribed? The monument reads,

C. S. A.
LONGSTREET’S CORPS McLAWS’ DIVISION
KERSHAW’S BRIGADE
2nd 3rd 7th 8th 15th Regiments and 3D Battalion South Carolina
Infantry

July 2. Arrived at 3.30 P. M. and formed line here. Advanced about 4.30 to battle. The 8th and 2D Regiments and 3D Battalion shared in the attack on Peach Orchard and batteries near there on Wheatfield Road. The 7th and 3D Regiments were engaged in the long and severe conflict at and around the Loop. The 15th Regiment fought on Rose Hill and in the ravine and forest beyond. Late in the evening the Brigade took part in the general advance by which the Union forces were forced from the Wheatfield and across Plum Run Valley. At dark under orders it retired to Peach Orchard.

July 3. At Peach Orchard until noon then sent farther to front. At 1 P. M. under orders resumed position here extending line to right and keeping in touch with Hood’s Division on left.

July 4. About midnight began the march to Hagerstown Md.

Present about 1800 Losses 630

When was this photograph taken? September 25, 2010.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on West side of West Confederate Avenue, South of Wheatfield Road.

Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? Yes.

Has this monument been moved or changed? This monument has not been moved or materially altered.

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At Gettysburg

Commander: Brig. Gen. Joseph Brevard Kershaw (January 5, 1822 – April 13, 1894) was a lawyer, judge, and a Confederate general in the American Civil War. More about this officer.

After Action Report: After Action Report (will open a pop up window).

Semmes’ Brigade served as a member of McLaws’ Division in the First Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. The brigade is honored by a monument and a position tablet.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. The last monument was completed on December 19, 1910.

What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth red Maine granite. Plaque: Bronze.

What size is it? 3.8 feet x 3.4 feet diameter base. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches and weighs 300 pounds. Overall weight is 3000 pounds.

Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department.

What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth red Maine granite pedestal with a circular base. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of the unit.

What does it honor? One of 64 Confederate brigade monuments. Designed by E. B. Cope and erected by the U.S. War Department. They indicate the general location of the centers of the various Confederate brigades and artillery battalions during several phases of the battle. Some of the tablets were made from melted down Civil War cannon. The tablets describe the itinerary and movements of each brigade.

How is it inscribed? The monument reads,

C. S. A.
ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
LONGSTREET’S CORPS McLAWS’ DIVISION
SEMMES’ BRIGADE
10th 50th 51st 53rd Georgia Infantry

July 2. Arrived about 3.30 P. M. and formed line 50 yards west of this. Advanced about 5 P. M. in support of Kershaw and Anderson and took a prominent part in the severe and protracted conflict on Rose Hill and in the ravine and forest east of there and in the vicinity of the Loop. Participated also in the general advance late in the evening by which the Union forces were forced out of the Wheatfield and across Plum Run Valley. Brig Gen. Paul J. Semmes fell mortally wounded in the ravine near the Loop.

July 3. During the afternoon Anderson’s Brigade being withdrawn for duty elsewhere the Brigade was left in the occupancy of the woodland south of the Wheatfield. At 1 P. M. under orders it resumed its original position near here.

July 4. About midnight began the march to Hagerstown Md.

Present about 1200 Losses 430

When was this photograph taken? June 16, 2012. Monument faces east.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on West side of West Confederate Avenue, South of Wheatfield Road.

Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? Yes.

Has this monument been moved or changed? This monument has not been moved or materially altered.

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At Gettysburg

Commander: Brig. Gen. Paul Jones Semmes (June 4, 1815 – July 10, 1863) was a banker, businessman, and a Confederate general in the American Civil War, mortally wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg. More about this officer.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? July 2, 1890.

What is it made out of? Monument: Hallowell granite with bronze adornment.

What size is it? Overall: approx. 13 ft. 9 in. x 8 ft. 2 in. x 8 ft. 2 in.

Who made it? Archibald, W. B., sculptor. Cannon, M. G., carver.

What does it depict? Granite shaft decorated with bronze state tondo and bronze II Corps trefoil. The monument stands on a tiered base. Monument is a rough hewn granite shaft with a cross gable cap set on a 8.2 foot square rough hewn triple base. Overall height is seventeen foot. The shaft has raised letter inscriptions and bronze Second Corps trefoils on the north and south sides. A bronze state seal is on the south side.

What does it honor? Marks position reached by the 64th New York Infantry in the early evening of July 2, 1863 when they joined their brigade in a counter attack on Confederate’s of McLaw’s Division.

How is it inscribed? 64TH N.Y. INFANTRY./4TH BRIGADE SECOND/1ST DIVISION CORPS/JULY 2ND 1863

When was this photograph taken? May 3, 2010.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Brooke Avenue, the Loop, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325.

Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? Yes.

Has this monument been moved or changed? This monument has not been changed or materially altered.

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At Gettysburg

The 64th New York Infantry was also known as First Cattaraugus Regiment. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Brooke’s Brigade in Caldwell’s Division of the Second Corps, Army of the Potomac. A Fighting 300 Regiment.

Commander: Col. Daniel G. Bingham (1827-1864). Lawyer from Ellicottville. Wounded at Seven Pines and on July 2. He died of disease on July 21, 1864. Maj. Leman W. Bradley (1820-1912) took command. He was a cutlery dealer in Hudson.

Number Engaged: 221

Casualties: 15 killed, 64 wounded, 19 missing

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

• 1st Lieutenant Willis G. Babcock, Company G, 20, of Owego, killed on July 2
• Capt. Henry V. Fuller, Company F, 20, of Little Valley, killed on July 2
• Capt. Lewis H. Alfred, Company D, 27, of Rushford, killed on July 2
• 2nd Lieutenant Ira S. Thurber, Company I, of Allegany, 30, killed on July 2

Soldiers Buried in the New York Plot of the Gettysburg National Cemetery:

• Pvt. Chester A. Caldwell, Company E, E-82
• Pvt. Levi Carpenter, Company D, B-18
• Pvt. Francis W. Howard, Company D, A-51
• Pvt. Rowland L. Ormsby, Company G, A-54
• Pvt. William E. Owen, Company E, E-85
• Pvt. John Salsbury, Company E, A-67
• Cpl. George Smith, Company I, A-71
• Cpl. Edward Stone, Jr., Company D, A-50

After Action Report: After Action Report of Maj. Leman W. Bradley (will open a pop up window).

General Information

Raised: Cattaraugus, Allegheny, and Tompkins counties.

Regimental History ~ Dyer’s Compendium of the War of the Rebellion:

Organized at Elmira, N.Y., September 10 to December 10, 1861. Left State for Washington, D.C., December 10, 1861. Attached to Casey’s Provisional Division, Army of the Potomac, to January, 1862. Howard’s Brigade, Sumner’s Division. Army of the Potomac, to March, 1862. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 2nd Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to June, 1862. 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 2nd Army Corps, to August, 1862. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 2nd Army Corps, to April, 1863. 4th Brigade, 1st Division, 2nd Army Corps, to July, 1865.

SERVICE.–Duty in the Defenses of Washington, D.C., until March. 1865. Advance on Manassas, Va., March 10-15. Ordered to the Peninsula, Virginia, March. Siege of Yorktown April 16-May 4. Battle of Fair Oaks or Seven Pines May 31-June 1. Seven days before Richmond June 25-July 1. Battles of Gaines’ Mill June 27. Peach Orchard and Savage Station June 29. White Oak Swamp Bridge and Glendale June 30. Malvern Hill July 1. At Harrison’s Landing until August 16. Moved to Fort Monroe, thence to Alexandria and Centreville August 16-30. Cover retreat of Pope’s army to Washington, D.C., August 31-September 2. Maryland Campaign September 6-22. Battle of Antietam September 16-17. At Harper’s Ferry, W. Va., September 22 to October 29. Reconnaissance to Charlestown October 16-17. Advance up Loudoun Valley and movement to Falmouth, Va., October 29-November 17. Battle of Fredericksburg, Va., December 12-15. Duty at Falmouth until April 27, 1863. “Mud March” January 20-24. Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6. Battle of Chancellorsville May 1-5. Gettysburg (Pa.) Campaign June 11-July 24. Battle of Gettysburg, Pa., July 1-4. Pursuit of Lee July 5-24. Duty on line of the Rappahannock until October. Advance from the Rappahannock to the Rapidan September 13-17. Bristoe Campaign October 9-22. Auburn and Bristoe October 14. Advance to line of the Rappahannock November 7-8. Mine Run Campaign November 26-December 2. At and near Stevensburg, Va.. until May, 1864. Demonstration on the Rapidan February 6-7. Campaign from the Rapidan to the James May 3-June 15. Battles of the Wilderness May 5-7. Spottsylvania May 8-12. Po River May 10. Spottsylvania Court House May 12-21. Assault on the Salient, or “Bloody Angle,” May 12. North Anna River May 23-26. On line of the Pamunkey May 26-28. Totopotomoy May 28-31. Cold Harbor June 1-12. Before Petersburg June 16-18. Siege of Petersburg June 16, 1864, to April 2, 1865. Jerusalem Plank Road June 22-23, 1864. Demonstration north of the James July 27-29. Deep Bottom July 27-28. Demonstration north of the James August 13-20. Strawberry Plains, Deep Bottom, August 14-18. Ream’s Station August 25. Reconnaissance to Hatcher’s Run December 9-10. Dabney’s Mills, Hatcher’s Run, February 5-7, 1865. Watkins’ House March 25, Appomattox Campaign March 28-April 9. Hatcher’s Run or Boydton Road March 29-31. White Oak Road March 31. Sutherland Station and fall of Petersburg April 2. Sailor’s Creek April 6. High Bridge and Farmville April 7. Appomattox Court House April 9. Surrender of Lee and his army. Moved to Washington, D.C., May 2-12. Grand Review May 23. Mustered out July 14, 1865. Regiment lost during service 13 Officers and 160 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 5 Officers and 114 Enlisted men by disease. Total 292.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? Installed 1885. Dedicated Oct. 22, 1885.

What is it made out of? Sculpture: granite with white bronze elements; Eagle: bronze; Base: granite.

What size is it? Overall: approx. 38 x 6 x 6 ft.

Who made it? St. Johnsbury Granite Company, fabricator.

What does it depict? Four-sided shaft stands on a square pedestal on a tiered base. Relief elements include the Connecticut coat of arms, the insignia of the Union II Corps and a trefoil. An eagle with outstretched wings tops the monument. Monument is a 2.3 foot square granite obelisk topped with a bronze eagle and set on a six foot square triple layered base. Overall height is 20.9 foot. The obelisk has a raised cut trefoil insignia of the Second Corps on the north side and an inscription tablet on the south face. Flanking marker has a polished slant face, 1.6 foot square. It was placed by the Regimental Association and cost $950.00. It is one of five monuments to the 27th Connecticut at Gettysburg.

What does it honor? It marks the place where Col. Henry Merwin was killed while leading the regiment through the field towards Rose Grove.

When was this photograph taken? December 10, 2011.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, East of center of the wheat field, south of Wheatfield Road, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325.

Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? No, although you can access it by parking on the tour route and walking to it.

Has this monument been moved or changed? This monument has not been moved or materially altered.

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At Gettysburg

The 27th Connecticut Infantry served as a member of Brooke’s Brigade in Caldwell’s Division of the Second Corps, Army of the Potomac.

Commander: Lt. Col. Henry C. Merwin (1839-1863). Businessman from New Haven. Killed on July 2.

Number Engaged: 160

Casualties: 10 killed, 23 wounded, 4 missing

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

• 1st Lieut. Jed Chapman, Company H, killed on July 2.
• Lt. Col. Henry C. Merwin, field officer, killed on July 2.

Soldiers Buried in the Connecticut Plot of the Gettysburg National Cemetery:

• Pvt. Michael Confrey, Company F, A-7
• Pvt. Patrick Dunn, Company D, C-1
• Pvt. Edward B. Farr, Company F, A-6
• Cpl. William E. Wilson, Company D, A-1

General Information

Raised: New Haven County. A nine-month regiment that mustered out shortly after the battle.

Regimental History ~ Dyer’s Compendium of the War of the Rebellion:

Organized at New Haven October, 1862. Left State for Washington, D.C., October 22. Attached to Military District of Washington to November, 1862. 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 2nd Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to April, 1863. 4th Brigade, 1st Division, 2nd Army Corps, to July, 1863.

SERVICE.–Duty in the Defenses of Washington, D.C., until November 7, 1862. Advance to Falmouth, Va., November 7-19. Battle of Fredericksburg, Va., December 12-15. “Mud March” January 20-24, 1863. At Falmouth until April 27. Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6. Battle of Chancellorsville May 1-5. Gettysburg (Pa.) Campaign June 11-July 24. Battle of Gettysburg July 1-3. Mustered out July 27, 1863. Regiment lost during service 4 Officers and 42 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 22 Enlisted men by disease. Total 68.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? Cast 1888. Dedicated Sept. 11, 1889.

What is it made out of? Sculpture: bronze; Base: granite.

What size is it? Sculpture: approx. 8 ft. 7 in. x 2 ft. x 2 ft.; Base: approx. 9 ft. 7 in. x 6 ft. x 6 ft.

Who made it? Wagner, A., sculptor. Henry-Bonnard Bronze Company, founder. Oursler and Sons, fabricator.

What does it depict? Atop a tall granite base stands a bronze figure of an infantryman holding the barrel of his rifle in his proper right hand. His proper left hand rests at his waist with his thumb tucked into his belt. On his back he carries a bedroll, a knapsack, and a canteen. The base is adorned on the front with a bronze plaque depicting the Pennsylvania state seal. Monument is a 3.2 foot square granite shaft with an apex cap with crenellation topped with a bronze statue of an infantryman in an overcoat set on a six foot square rough hewn base. Overall height is 18.2 foot. The shaft has inscription panels on the west, south, and east. Flanking markers are apex topped, one foot square.

What does it honor? The monument marks the advance position held by the 53rd Pennsylvania Infantry on the late afternoon of July 2nd, 1863.

How is it inscribed? 53RD/PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY/4TH BRIGADE, 1ST DIVISION/2ND CORPS

When was this photograph taken? February 8, 2009.

Where is it located? Located at Gettysburg National Military Park, North side of Brook Avenue, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on the north side of Brooke Avenue in Rose Woods.

Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? No.

Has this monument been moved or changed? This monument has not been moved or materially altered.

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At Gettysburg

The 53rd Pennsylvania Infantry served as a member of Brooke’s Brigade in Caldwell’s Division of the Second Corps, Army of the Potomac. A Fighting 300 Regiment.

Commander: Lt. Col. Richards McMichael (1816-1894). Mexican War veteran and carpenter in Reading.

Number Engaged: 136

Casualties: 7 killed, 67 wounded, 6 missing

Soldiers Buried in the Pennsylvania Plot of the Gettysburg National Cemetery:

• Sgt. Almond M. Chesbro, Company G, B-39
• Pvt. Lewis Flazer, Company E, C-60
• Cpl. Daniel Harrington, Company F, A-21
• Sgt. Matthew G. Isett, Company C, C-64
• Pvt. Joseph Khyle, Company G, B-40
• Pvt. Robert McGuire, Company F, A-20
• Cpl. Sylvester Shoemaker, Company F, B-24
• Pvt. John E. White, Company D, A-48

After Action Report: After Action Report of Lieut. Col. Richards McMichael (will open a pop up window).

General Information

Raised: Juanita, Luzerene, Montgomery, Northumberland, Potter, and Westmoreland counties.

Regimental History ~ Dyer’s Compendium of the War of the Rebellion:

Organized at Harrisburg October, 1861. Left State for Washington, D.C., November 7. Attached to French’s Brigade, Sumner’s Division, Army Potomac, to March, 1862. 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 2nd Army Corps, Army Potomac, to April, 1863. 4th Brigade, 1st Division, 2nd Army Corps, to June, 1865.

SERVICE.–Duty in the Defenses of Washington and Alexandria until March, 1862. Advance on Manassas, Va., March 10-15. Ordered to the Virginia Peninsula. Siege of Yorktown April 5-May 4. Duty near Yorktown until June 12. Construction of Grape Vine Bridge over the Chickahominy May 28-30. Battle of Fair Oaks (Seven Pines) May 31-June 1. Seven days before Richmond June 25-July 1. Gaines Mill June 27. Peach Orchard and Savage Station June 29. White Oak Swamp Bridge and Glendale June 30. Malvern Hill July 1. Turkey Bend July 2. At Harrison’s Landing until August 16. Movement to Fortress Monroe, thence to Alexandria and Centreville August 16-30. Assist in checking Pope’s rout at Bull Run August 30, and cover retreat to Fairfax C. H: August 31-September 1. Maryland Campaign September 6-24. Battle of Antietam September 16-17. Duty at Bolivar Heights September 22-October 29. Reconnaissance to Charlestown October 16-17. Movement up Loudon Valley and to Falmouth, Va., October 29-November 17. Snicker’s Gap November 2. Manassas November 5-6. Battle of Fredericksburg December 12-15. Duty at Falmouth until April, 1863. Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6. Battle of Chancellorsville May 1-5. Gettysburg (Pa.) Campaign June 13-July 24. Battle of Gettysburg, Pa., July 1-3. Funkstown, Md., July 12-13. Advance from the Rappahannock to the Rapidan September 13-17. Bristoe Campaign October 9-22. Auburn and Bristoe October 14. Advance to line of the Rappahannock November 7-8. Mine Run Campaign November 26-December 2. Payne’s Farm November 27. Mine Run November 28-30. New Hope Church November 29. Regiment reenlisted December 27, 1863. Duty near Stevensburg until April, 1864. Demonstration on the Rapidan February 6-7. Rapidan Campaign May 4-June 12. Battles of the Wilderness May 5-7; Spottsylvania C. H. May 8-21; Po River May 10. Assault on the Salient May 12. North Anna River May 23-26. On line of the Pamunkey May 26-28. Totopotomoy May 28-31. Cold Harbor June 1-12. Before Petersburg June 16-18. Siege of Petersburg June 16, 1864, to April 2, 1865. Weldon Railroad June 22-23, 1864. Demonstration north of the James at Deep Bottom July 27-29 and August 13-20. Strawberry Plains, Deep Bottom, August 14-18. Ream’s Station August 25. Reconnaissance to Hatcher’s Run December 9-10. Dabney’s Mills, Hatcher’s Run, February 5-7, 1865. Watkins, House, Petersburg, March 25. Appomattox Campaign March 28-April 9. Boydton Plank Road, Hatcher’s Run, March 31. White Oak Road March 31. Fall of Petersburg April 2. Sutherland Station April 2. Sailor’s Creek April 6. High Bridge, Farmville, April 7. Appomattox C. H. April 9. Surrender of Lee and his army. Mart to Washington, D.C., May 2-12. Grand Review May 23. Mustered out June 30, 1865. Regiment lost during service 5 Officers and 195 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 1 Officer and 193 Enlisted men by disease. Total 394.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? June 10, 1886. Relocated 1909.

What is it made out of? Monument: Brandywine blue granite; Base: Brandywine blue granite.

What size is it? Dedicated June 10, 1886. Relocated 1909.

Who made it? Davidson, Thomas, fabricator. Miller, William N., contractor.

What does it depict? Rough hewn granite marker with smooth faced triangular section on front with text inscription, and capped top with trefoil design on front. Monument is a 2.2 foot square rough granite shaft with an apex cap set on a 3.6 foot square rough hewn base. Overall height is 7.9 foot. The shaft has a polished inscription panel on the south and a trefoil design on all sides of the cap. Position marker is rough sided with a polished inscription on the top, 2.5×8 foot.

What does it honor? The monument marks the advance position held by the regiment and brigade after 4:30 pm on July 2nd, when they moved from the Wheatfield into the woods.

How is it inscribed? POSITION/HELD BY/THE 2ND REG./DEL. VOL./INFANTRY/4TH BRIG. 1ST DIV./2ND ARMY CORPS./JULY 2ND/1863/ERECTED BY STATE OF/DELAWARE TO COMMEMORATE/THE GALLANTRY OF/HER SONS/A.D. 1885

When was this photograph taken? June 5, 2010.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Brooke Avenue in Rose Grove, south of Wheatfield, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325.

Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? No.

Has this monument been moved or changed? This monument has not been materially altered. The monument was originally located in the park in the center of Wheatfield. It was relocated to Rose Grove, August 17, 1909.

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At Gettysburg

The 2nd Delaware Infantry served as a member of Brooke’s Brigade in Caldwell’s Division of the Second Corps, Army of the Potomac.

Commander: Col. William P. Baily (1825-1883). Engaged in importing business in New York City. Wounded at Fredericksburg.

Number Engaged: 280

Casualties: 11 killed, 61 wounded, 12 missing

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

• 2nd Lieutenant George D. Plank, Company E, killed July 2nd and buried in the Delaware Plot in the National Cemetery (B-6)

Soldiers Buried in the Delaware Plot of the Gettysburg National Cemetery:

• Pvt. Peter Bostler, Company A, B-1
• Color Sgt. Jacob D. Boyd, Company I, B-4
• Pvt. Stephen Carey, Company A, C-2
• Sgt. Michael Cavanaugh, Company G, A-7
• Cpl. Jacob Steitz, Company A, B-2
• Cpl. William Strong, Company D, A-1

After Action Report: After Action Report of Col. William P. Baily (will open a pop up window).

General Information

Raised: Delaware and New Castle counties, as well as Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Cecil County in Maryland.

Regimental History ~ Dyer’s Compendium of the War of the Rebellion:

Organized at Wilmington, Del., June 12 to October 7, 1861. Moved to Baltimore, Md., October, 1861. Attached to Dix’s Command until June, 1862. 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 2nd Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to April, 1863. 4th Brigade, 1st Division, 2nd Army Corps, to June, 1864. 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, 2nd Army Corps, to July, 1864.

SERVICE.–Duty at Baltimore, Md., until June, 1862. Expedition through Accomac County November 14-22, 1861. Ordered to Join Army of the Potomac, on the Peninsula, Va., June, 1862. Seven days before Richmond June 25-July 1. Savage Station June 27. Battle of Gaines Mill June 27. Peach Orchard and Savage Station June 29. White Oak Swamp and Glendale June 30. Malvern Hill July 1. At Harrison’s Landing to August 16. Movement to Fortress Monroe, thence Centreville, August 16-30. Cover Pope’s retreat from Bull Run August 31-September 2. Maryland Campaign September 6-22. Sharpsburg September 15. Battle of Antietam September 16-17. Moved to Harper’s Ferry September 22, and duty there until October 30. Reconnaissance to Charlestown October 16-17. Advance up Loudon Valley and movement to Falmouth Va., October 30-November 17. Battle of Fredericksburg, Va., December 12-15. At Falmouth, Va., until April 27, 1863. “Mud March” January 20-24. Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6. Battle of Chancellorsville May 1-5. Gettysburg (Pa.) Campaign June 11-July 24. Battle of Gettysburg July 1-3. Pursuit of Lee to Manassas Gap, Va., July 5-24. Duty on line of the Rappahannock and Rapidan until October. Advance from line of the Rappahannock to the Rapidan September 13-17. Bristoe Campaign October 9-22. Auburn and Bristoe October 14. Advance to line of the Rappahannock November 7-8. Mine Run Campaign November 26-December 2. New Hope Church November 29. Mine Run November 28-30. At and near Stevensburg until May, 1864. Demonstration on the Rapidan February 6-7. Campaign from the Rapidan to the James May 3-June 15. Battles of the Wilderness May 5-7. Spotsylvania May 8-12. Po River May 10. Spotsylvania Court House May 12-21. Assault on the Salient “Bloody Angle” May 12. North Anna River May 23-26. On line of the Pamunkey May 26-28. Totopotomoy May 28-31. Cold Harbor June 1-12. Before Petersburg June 16-July 1. Jerusalem Plank Road, Weldon R. R., June 22-23. Mustered out July I, 1864, expiration of term. Veterans and Recruits transferred to 1st Delaware Infantry. Regiment lost during service 6 Officers and 93 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 1 Officer and 101 Enlisted men by disease. Total 201.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? Installed ca. 1888. Dedicated Sept. 11, 1889.

What is it made out of? Sculpture: bronze; Base: granite with bronze relief.

What size is it? Sculpture: approx. 10 ft. 9 in. x 3 ft. 4 in. x 2 ft. 4 in.; Base: approx. W. 6 ft. 5 in.

Who made it? Stephens, sculptor. Ryegate Granite Company, fabricator.

What does it depict? Full-length uniformed infantryman stands atop a tapered pedestal and base. The figure is in a combat stance, holding his musket upright in both hands. A bronze relief of the State Seal is affixed to the front of the pedestal, directly below the figure. There is also a trefoil corps insignia on the right face of the pedestal. Monument is a 3.4×2.4 foot granite shaft topped with a bronze statue of an infantryman with a musket set on a 6.5 foot square hammered base. Overall height is 10.9 foot. The shaft has incised inscriptions and the state coat of arms on the south side. The flanking markers are flat topped one foot square with inscriptions of the faces

What does it honor? It indicates the position held by the 145th Pennsylvania Infantry when driving the Confederates of Kershaw’s Brigade from the edge of the wheat field. They were only able to hold the position for a short time before becoming outflanked and forced to retire.

How is it inscribed? JULY 2, IN THE EVENING ABOUT/3 O’CLOCK THE REGIMENT WITH/THE BRIGADE CHARGED FROM THE/NORTHERLY SIDE OF THE WHEAT/FIELD DRIVING THE ENEMY AND/CAPTURING MANY PRISONERS./THIS POSITION WAS HELD UNTIL/THE COMMAND WAS OUTFLANKED/WHEN IT RETIRED UNDER ORDERS./JULY 3, THE REGIMENT WAS/IN POSITION ON THE LEFT/CENTER WITH THE DIVISION CENTER/PRESENT AT GETTYSBURG/228 OFFICERS AND MEN/KILLED AND MORTALLY WOUNDED/3 OFFICERS 21 MEN/WOUNDED 6 OFFICERS 50 MEN/CAPTURED OR MISSING 10 MEN

When was this photograph taken? June 5, 2010.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Northeast side of Brooke Avenue in Rose Woods, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325.

Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? No.

Has this monument been moved or changed? This monument has not been changed or materially altered.

Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views

At Gettysburg

The 145th Pennsylvania Infantry served as a member of Brooke’s Brigade in Caldwell’s Division of the Second Corps, Army of the Potomac. A Fighting 300 Regiment

Commander: Col. Hiram L. Brown (1832-1880).

Number Engaged: 228

Casualties: 11 killed, 69 wounded, 10 missing

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

• 2nd Lieutenant George H. Finch, Company E, mortally wounded on July 2, buried in National Cemetery at A-43
• Captain George V. Griswold, Company I, mortally wounded on July 2
• 1st Lieutenant Horatio V. Lewis, Company D, killed on July 2

Soldiers Buried in the Pennsylvania Plot of the Gettysburg National Cemetery:

• Pvt. Richard J. Akam, Company I, A-54
• Pvt. Erastus A. Allen, Company I, B-41
• Pvt. Ira Corbin, Company D, B-21
• Pvt. Isaac E. Dorman, Company A, A-44
• Pvt. Washington Lininger, Company B, A-41
• Pvt. William Simpson, Company D, D-15
• Pvt. Henry L. Talmage, Company I, B-22
• Cpl. J. Milton Taylor, Company B, B-23
• Pvt. Charles Triscut, Company E, D-17

After Action Report: After Action Report of Capt. John W. Reynolds (will open a pop up window).

General Information

Raised: Crawford, Erie, Mercer, and Warren counties.

Regimental History ~ Dyer’s Compendium of the War of the Rebellion:

Organized at Erie September 5, 1862. Moved to Chambersburg. Pa., September 11-12, thence to Hagerstown and Antietam, Md., September 15-17. Attached to 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 2nd Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to October, 1862. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 2nd Army Corps, to April, 1863. 4th Brigade, 1st Division, 2nd Army Corps, to May, 1865.

SERVICE.–Moved to Harper’s Ferry, W. Va., September 22, 1862, and duty there until October 29. Reconnaissance to Charlestown October 16-17. Advance up Loudoun Valley and movement to Falmouth, Va., October 29-November 17. Battle of Fredericksburg December 12-15. Duty at Falmouth, Va., until April, 1863. Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6. Battle of Chancellorsville May 1-5. Gettysburg (Pa.) Campaign June 11-July 24. Battle of Gettysburg July 1-3. Pursuit of Lee July 5-24. Duty on line of the Rappahannock until September. Advance from the Rappahannock to the Rapidan September 13-17. Bristoe Campaign October 9-22. Auburn and Bristoe October 14. Advance to line of the Rappahannock November 7-8. Mine Run Campaign November 26-December 2. At Stevensburg until May, 1864. Demonstration on the Rapidan February 6-7. Rapidan Campaign May 4-June 12. Battles of the Wilderness May 5-7; Corbin’s Bridge May 8; Spottsylvania May 8-12; Po River May 10; Spottsylvania Court House May 12-21. Assault on the Salient May 12. North Anna River May 23-26. On line of the Pamunkey May 26-28. Totopotomoy May 28-31. Cold Harbor June 1-12. Before Petersburg June 16-18. Siege of Petersburg June 16, 1864, to April 2, 1865. Jerusalem Plank Road June 22-23, 1864. Demonstration north of the James at Deep Bottom July 27-29. Deep Bottom July 27-28. Mine Explosion, Petersburg, July 30 (Reserve). Demonstration on north side of the James at Deep Bottom August 13-20. Strawberry Plains, Deep Bottom, August 14-18. Ream’s Station August 25. Reconnaissance to Hatcher’s Run December 7-10. Dabney’s Mills, Hatcher’s Run, February 5-7, 1865. Watkins’ House March 25. Appomattox Campaign March 28-April 9. Skirmishes on line of Hatcher’s and Gravelly Runs March 29-30. Hatcher’s Run or Boydton Road March 31. Crow’s House March 31. Sutherland Station April 2. Sailor’s Creek April 6. High Bridge, Farmville, April 7. Appomattox Court House April 9. Surrender of Lee and his army. March to Washington, D.C., May 2-12. Grand Review May 23. Mustered out May 31, 1865. Regiment lost during service 18 Officers and 187 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 3 Officers and 214 Enlisted men by disease. Total 422.