When was it dedicated? September 1, 1889.

What is it made out of? Granite and bronze.

Who made it? Erected by the Survivors Association of the 90th Pennsylvania Volunteers and friends of Rev. Horatio S. Howell.

What does it depict? Composed of open bronze book with narrative inscription, resting on a lectern of polished red granite. 4′ high, tablet, 1’8″ x 2′. Lectern’s granite post is supported by a base of Gettysburg granite on which the bronze dedicatory tablet is mounted. An open book on a circular pedestal set within church steps.

What does it honor? Howell was born in Trenton, New Jersey and was a minister in the Presbyterian Church in northeastern Pennsylvania. He held staunch Unionist and abolitionist views. On March 13, 1862, he enlisted as the regimental chaplain of the 90th Pennsylvania Infantry in Philadelphia.

Inscription: OUR TRIBUTE/SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION OF THE 90TH PENNA VOLS/AND PERSONAL FRIENDS OF/THE LAMENTED CHAPLAIN (On book, left page:) IN MEMORIAM,/REV. HORATIO S. HOWELL/CHAPLAIN./90TH PENNA VOLS,/WAS CRUELLY SHOT/DEAD ON THESE/CHURCH STEPS ON/THE AFTERNOON OF/JULY 1ST 1863. (On book, right page:) “HE DELIVERETH ME/FROM MINE ENEMIES./YEA, THOU LIFTEST ME/UP ABOVE THOSE THAT/RISE UP AGAINST ME”/18TH PSALMS/48TH VERSE./”HE BEING DEAD YET/SPEAKETH”/HEBREWS II 4TH

When was this photograph taken? May 30, 2009.

Where is it located? Steps of the Christ Lutheran Church in the town. Located at the foot of the steps of the Christ Lutheran Church on Chambersburg Street in Gettysburg where Howell was killed.

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 moved.

Main Profile: Monument to the 90th Pennsylvania Infantry.

The 1st Corps, 2nd Division, 2nd Brigade was also known as Baxter’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Robinson’s Division of the First 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
FIRST CORPS SECOND DIVISION
SECOND BRIGADE
Brig. Gen. Henry Baxter
12th Mass 83D 97th New York
11th 88th 90th Pennsylvania Infantry

July 1. Arrived about noon took position on right of Corps on Mummasburg Road with Second Brigade First Division on left. Repulsed an attack of Col. O’Neal’s Brigade then changed front and with the assistance of Second Brigade First Division captured 1000 prisoners and three stand of colors of Brig. Gen. Iverson’s Brigade. Afterwards relieved by First Brigade and retired to the Railroad Cut to support Battery B 4th U. S. At 4 P. M. retired to Cemetery Hill and constructed breastworks. The 11th Penna. was transferred to the First Brigade.

July 2. About 10 A. M. relieved by Second Brigade Second Division Second Corps and placed in reserve. At 4 P. M. supported a battery of Eleventh Corps. At sunset moved to the support of Third Corps then returned to support of Eleventh Corps.

July 3. Moved to the rear of the cemetery early in the morning in support of Twelfth Corps. At 2 P. M. formed on right and rear of Third Division Second Corps and there remained until the close of the battle. The Brigade went into action with less than 1200 men.

Casualties Killed 7 Officers 3 Men Wounded 31 Officers 227 Men Captured or Missing 12 Officers 338 Men Total 648

When was this photograph taken? April 15, 2011.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on the west side of Doubleday Avenue.

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.

Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views

At Gettysburg

Commander: Brig. Gen. Henry Baxter (September 8, 1821 – December 30, 1873) was a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. At the Battle of Gettysburg, his brigade resisted a Confederate assault from parts of Major General Robert Rodes’s division, slaughtering hundreds in a surprise attack on Colonel Alfred Iverson’s brigade, and held the north flank of the Union position for much of the day before retiring due to lack of ammunition. He was wounded four times during the war. He later served as President Grant’s Minister to Honduras. More about this officer.

After Action Report: After Action Report of Brig. Gen. Henry Baxter (will open a pop up window).

The 1st Corps, 2nd Division, 1st Brigade was also known as Paul’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Robinson’s Division of the First 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
FIRST CORPS SECOND DIVISION
FIRST BRIGADE
Brig. Gen. Gabriel R. Paul
Col. Samuel H. Leonard Col. Adrian R. Root
Col. Richard Coulter Col. Peter Lyle
16th Maine 13th Massachusetts
94th 104th New York 107th Penna. Infantry

July 1. Arrived about noon and went into position on the ridge near the Seminary and threw up Breastworks. About half past 2 R M. moved to the right of Corps in support of Second Brigade. Repulsed repeated attacks and was engaged until 4 R M. then retired to Seminary Ridge and constructed Breastworks. The 11th Penna. was transferred from the Second Brigade.

July 2. About noon relieved by Third Division Second Corps and went to rear in support of batteries on Cemetery Hill. At sunset moved to the left to support the Third Corps and returned to Cemetery Hill.

July 3. At 9 A. M. went to support of Twelfth Corps and at 3 P. M. to the left and took position on right of Second Corps in support of a battery and there remained until the close of the battle.

Casualties Killed 2 Officers 49 Men Wounded 36 Officers 321 Men Captured or Missing 40 Officers 593 Men Total 1041

When was this photograph taken? May 4, 2010.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Doubleday Avenue, south end, Oak Ridge.

Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route?

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

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Commander: Brig. Gen. Gabriel Rene Paul (March 22, 1813 – May 5, 1886) was a career officer in the United States Army most noted for his service as a Union Army general in the American Civil War. More about this officer.

After Action Report: After Action Report of Col. Richard Coulter (will open a pop up window).

The 1st Corps, 2nd Division was also known as Robinson’s Division. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of the First Corps in the Army of the Potomac.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910.

What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Granite. Plaque: Bronze.

What size is it? Seven foot tall monolith.

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

What does it depict? Monuments are rough-hewn monoliths, 4’2?x2?x7?H, consisting of Winnsboro, South Carolina granite. Bronze inscription tablet, 3’8?x3’6-3/4?, is affixed to the polished face of the monolith. Corps insignia, a bronze full moon, is excised & polished at top of tablet.

What does it honor? One of 22 Union division monuments that describe the movements and itinerary of each division of the Army of the Potomac. Designed by E. B. Cope.

How is it inscribed? The monument reads,

ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
FIRST CORPS
SECOND DIVISION
Brig. General John C. Robinson

First Brigade Brig. Gen. Gabriel Paul
Col. S. H. Leonard
Col. Adrian R. Root
Col. Peter Lyle
Col. R. Coulter
Second Brigade Brig. General H. Baxter

July 1. Arrived at the Seminary about noon hotly engaged on the right and right centre from about 2 P. M. until 4 P. M. when on the advance of Rodes’s Confederate Division against the front and flanks the Division by order the Commanding General retired with the Corps through Gettysburg to Cemetery Hill on the left of the cemetery parallel to Emmitsburg Road.

July 2. Relieved about noon by Third Division Second Corps and placed in reserve and thereafter sent to support of the Third Eleventh and Second Corps at different times and places.

July 3. At daylight moved to the support of batteries on Cemetery Hill. At 9 A. M. sent to the support of Twelfth Corps and at 3 P M. took position on the right of Second Corps and remained until the close of the battle.

Casualties Killed 9 Officers 82 Men Wounded 68 Officers 548 Men Captured or Missing 52 Officers 931 Men Total 1690

When was this photograph taken? June 16, 2012.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on South side of Robinson Avenue at curve.

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. John Cleveland Robinson (April 10, 1817 – February 18, 1897) had a long and distinguished career in the United States Army, fighting in numerous wars and culminating his career as a Union Army major general in the American Civil War. He was a recipient of the Medal of Honor for valor in action in 1864 near Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia, where he lost a leg. After the war, he was elected as Lieutenant Governor of New York and served two terms as the president of the Grand Army of the Republic. More about this officer.

After Action Report: After Action Report of Brig. Gen. John C. Robinson (will open a pop up window).

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? Oct. 3, 1889.

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

What size is it? Overall: approx. H. 24 ft.; Base: approx. W. 5 ft. x D. 5 ft.

Who made it? Unknown, sculptor.

What does it depict? Obelisk stands on low square base. There are reliefs on three sides, including a state coat of arms, draped flags, state seal, and corps insignia within an oak and laurel wreath.

What does it honor? Monument indicates the first position held by the 16th Maine Infantry on July 1, 1863.

How is it inscribed? 16TH MAINE INF’Y/1ST BRIG. 2ND DIV./1ST CORPS/JULY 1ST 1863, FOUGHT HERE/FROM 1 O’CLOCK UNTIL 4 P.M./WHEN THE DIVISION WAS FORCED/TO RETIRE BY COMMAND OF/GEN. ROBINSON TO COL. TILDEN./THE REGIMENT WAS MOVED TO/THE RIGHT NEAR MUMMAS-/BURG ROAD, AS INDICATED BY/A MARKER THERE, WITH ORDERS/”TO HOLD THE POSITION AT/ANY COST.”/JULY 2ND & 3RD IN POSITION WITH THE DIVISION ON CEMETERY HILL./CASUALTIES/KILLED 2 OFFICERS 9 MEN/WOUNDED 8 OFFICERS 54 MEN/CAPTURED 11 OFFICERS 148 MEN/STRENGTH OF REGIMENT/25 OFFICERS, 250 MEN

When was this photograph taken? May 4, 2010.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Oak Ridge, west side of Doubleday Avenue, 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 moved or materially altered.

Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views

At Gettysburg

The 16th Maine Infantry served as a member of Paul’s Brigade in Robinson’s Division of the First Corps, Army of the Potomac.

Commander: Col. Charles W. Tilden (1832-1914). Merchant in Castine. Captured on July 1.

Number Engaged: 311

Casualties: 9 killed, 59 wounded, 164 missing

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

• Capt. Oliver H. Lowell, of Gorham, Company D, killed July 1
• Capt. Stephen C. Whitehouse, of Newcastle, Company K, killed July 1

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

• Cpl. Frank Devereux, Company K, A-1
• Pvt. Frank Fairbrother, Company G, A-17
• Pvt. William H. Huntington, Company B, D-8
• Cpl. George D. Martson, Company I, A-3
• Pvt. Alibon B. Mills, Company E, G-1
• Pvt. Harrison Pullen, Company G, D-9

After Action Report: After Action Report of Lieut. Col. Augustus B. Farnham (will open a pop up window).

General Information

Raised: Androscoggin, Franklin, Kennebec, Oxford, Penobscot, and Somerset counties.

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

Organized at Augusta and mustered in August 14, 1862. Left State for Washington, D.C., August 19, and camp at Arlington Heights until September 6. Attached to 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, 1st Army Corps, Army Potomac, to November, 1862. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 1st Corps, to March, 1864. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 5th Corps, to June, 1865. 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, 5th Corps, to September, 1864. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 5th Corps, to June, 1865.

SERVICE.–March into Maryland September 6-16, 1862. Battle of Antietam September 16-17. Duty near Sharpsburg, Md., until October 28. Moved to Warrenton, Va., October 28-November 7. Forced march to Rappahannock Station November 11. Duty there until November 19, and at Brooks Station until December 11. Battle of Fredericksburg December 12-15. “Mud March” January 20-24. 1863. At Falmouth and Belle Plains until April 27. Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6. Fitzhugh’s Crossing April 29-30. Battle of Chancellorsville May 1-5. Gettysburg (Pa.) Campaign June 13-July 24. Battle of Gettysburg July 1-3. Pursuit of Lee July 5-24. Bristoe Campaign October 9-23. Advance to line of the Rappahannock November 7-8. Mine Run Campaign November 26-December 2. Demonstration on the Rapidan February 6-7, 1864. Campaign from the Rapidan to the James May 3-June 15. Battles of the Wilderness May 5-7. Laurel Hill May 8. Spotsylvania May 8-12. Spotsylvania C. H. May 12-21. North Anna River May 23-26. Jericho Ford May 23. Line of the Pamunkey May 26-28. Totopotomoy May 28-31. Cold Harbor June 1-12. Bethesda Church June 1-3. White Oak Swamp June 13. Before Petersburg June 16-19, Siege of Petersburg June 16, 1864, to April 2, 1865. Jerusalem Plank Road June 22-23, 1864. Mine Explosion, Petersburg, July 30 (Reserve). Weldon Railroad August 18-21. Reconnaissance toward Dinwiddie C. H. September 15. Garrison Fort Wadsworth until December 5. Warren’s Hicksford Raid December 7-12. Dabney’s Mills February 5-7, 1865. Appomattox Campaign March 28-April 9. White Oak Road March 29-30. Gravelly Run March 31. Five Forks April 1. Fall of Petersburg April 2. Sailor’s Creek April 6. Appomattox C. H, April 9. Surrender of Lee and his army. At Black and White Station April 21-May 1. Moved to Manchester, thence marched to Washington, D.C., May 1-12. Grand Review May 23. Duty at Ball’s Cross Roads until June 5. Mustered out June 5, 1865. Recruits transferred to 20th Maine Infantry. Regiment lost during service 9 Officers and 172 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 2 Officers and 257 Enlisted men by disease. Total 440.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? 1888.

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

What size is it? Sculpture: approx. H. 14 ft.; Base: approx. W. 6 ft. x D. 6 ft.

Who made it? Smith Granite Company, fabricator.

What does it depict? Obelisk stands on tapered pedestal and tiered, rough-hewn base. Three upright, crossed muskets with bayonets are affixed to the front of the obelisk. The 1st Corps disk insignia is above the muskets. A round New York state seal relief is affixed to the front of the pedestal. A granite relief of a draped flag adorns the right and back sides of the pedestal. The flanking markers are one foot square.

What does it honor? Monument indicates the position held by the 94th New York Infantry on the afternoon of July 1, 1863 until forced to retreat by Confederate pressure. This position was held by 94th New York Infantry on afternoon of July 1, 1863 after moving from Sheads Woods by order of Major-General Robinson.

How is it inscribed? DULCE ET DECORUM/EST PRO PATRIA MORI

When was this photograph taken? May 4, 2010.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Doubleday Avenue at Oak Ridge, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. It is located as the southernmost monument on Doubleday Avenue.

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

The 94th New York Infantry was also known as Belle Jefferson Rifles. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Paul’s Brigade in Robinson’s Division of the First Corps, Army of the Potomac.

Commander: Col. Adrian R. Root (1833-1899). Provision dealer from Buffalo. Wounded at Second Manassas and on July 1.

Number Engaged: 445

Casualties: 12 killed, 58 wounded, 175 missing

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

• Pvt. Charles E. Day, Company D, C-86 (Disease)
• Sgt. Samuel Fuller, Company G, E-18
• Pvt. John Glair, Jr., Company D, C-88
• Pvt. Homer Hankinson, Company I, E-50
• Pvt. James L. Hennessy, Company F, A-22
• Sgt. William McKendrey, Company E, B-104
• Sgt. Henry Sanders, Company C, C-93
• Sgt. John Stratton, Company A, B-106

After Action Report: After Action Report of Maj. Samuel A. Moffett (1836-1917) (will open a pop up window).

General Information

Raised: Jefferson County. The 94th was formed from a consolidation of the 94th and 105th Regiments.

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

Organized at Sackett’s Harbor, N.Y., and mustered in March 10, 1862. Left State for Washington, D.C., March 18, 1862. Attached to Wadsworth’s Command, Military District of Washington, D.C., to May, 1862. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, Dept. of the Rappahannock, to June, 1862. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, 3rd Army Corps, Pope’s Army of Virginia, to September, 1862. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, 1st Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to December, 1862. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 1st Army Corps, to May, 1863. Provost Guard, Army of the Potomac, to June, 1863. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 1st Army Corps, to December, 1863. District of Annapolis, Md., 8th Army Corps, Middle Dept., to May, 1864. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, 5th Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to May 30, 1864. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 5th Army Corps, to June 6, 1864. 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, 5th Army Corps, to June 11. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 5th Army Corps, to September. 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, 5th Army Corps, to October, 1864. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 5th Army Corps, to November, 1864. 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, 5th Army Corps, to July, 1865.

SERVICE.–Duty in the Defenses of Washington, D.C., until May, 1862. Moved to Fredericksburg, Va., and duty there until May 25. Expedition to Front Royal May 25-June 18. Duty at Manassas, Warrenton and Culpeper, Va., until August. Battle of Cedar Mountain August 9. Pope’s Campaign in Northern Virginia August 16-September 2. Fords of the Rappahannock August 20-23. Thoroughfare Gap August 28. Battles of Groveton August 29; Bull Run August 30; Chantilly September 1. Maryland Campaign September 6-22. Battles of South Mountain September 14; Antietam September 16-17. Duty at Sharpsburg, Md., until October 30. Movement to Falmouth, Va., October 30-November 19. Battle of Fredericksburg, Va., December 12-15. At Falmouth and Belle Plains until April 27, 1863. “Mud March” January 20-24. Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6. Operations at Fitzhugh’s Crossing April 29-May 2. Battle of Chancellorsville May 2-5. Gettysburg (Pa.) Campaign June 11-July 24. Battle of Gettysburg, Pa., July 1-3. Pursuit of Lee to Manassas Gap, Va., July 5-24. Duty on line of the Rappahannock and Rapidan until October. Bristoe Campaign October 9-22. Advance to line of the Rappahannock November 7-8. Mine Run Campaign November 26-December 2. Duty in the District of Annapolis, Md., until May, 1864. Rapidan Campaign May 26-June 15. Totopotomoy May 28-31. Cold Harbor June 1-12, Bethesda Church June 1-3. White Oak Swamp June 13. Before Petersburg June 16-18. Siege of Petersburg June 16, 1864, to April 2, 1865. Mine Explosion, Petersburg, July 30, 1864 (Reserve). Weldon Railroad August 18-21. Reconnaissance toward Dinwiddie Court House September 15. Warren’s Raid on Weldon Railroad December 7-12. Dabney’s Mills, Hatcher’s Run, February 5-7, 1865. Appomattox Campaign March 28-April 9. Lewis Farm, near Gravelly Run, March 29. White Oak Road March 31. Five Forks April 1. Fall of Petersburg April 2. Pursuit of Lee April 3-9. Appomattox Court House April 9. Surrender of Lee and his army. Moved to Washington, D.C., May 1-12. Grand Review May 23. Duty in the Defenses of Washington until July. Mustered out July 18, 1865. Regiment lost during service 5 Officers and 105 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 137 Enlisted men by disease. Total 247.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? July 1, 1889.

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

What size is it? Sculpture: approx. H. 12 ft. 4 in.; Base: approx. W. 7 ft. x D. 7 ft.

Who made it? Frederick & Field, fabricator.

What does it depict? Marker stands on a tiered base and is topped with a Corps insignia disk bearing the number 97. A State Seal relief is affixed to the plinth in the front.

What does it honor? It indicates the position occupied by the 97th New York Conkling Rifles when assisting the 104th New York in the repulse of the Confederates from the stone wall on the afternoon of July 1, 1863. Soon after, they counterattaked Iverson’s Confederate Brigade and captured 213 officers and men of the 20th North Carolina Infantry. The attack of Doles, Ramseur and O’Neal forced the Conkling Rifles to retreat to the town of Gettysburg.

How is it inscribed? 97TH/NEW YORK/INFANTRY/2D BRIGADE/2D DIVISION/1ST CORPS

When was this photograph taken? October 6, 2007.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Doubleday Avenue at Oak Ridge, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. The monument is located on the west side of Doubleday Avenue south of its intersection with Robinson Avenue.

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

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

Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views

At Gettysburg

The 97th New York Infantry was also known as Conkling Rifles. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Baxter’s Brigade in Robinson’s Division of the First Corps, Army of the Potomac.

Commander: Col. Charles Wheelock (1812-1865). Farmer and producer dealer in Boonville. Wounded and captured on July 1. He escaped on the march back through the mountains to rejoin his regiment. Died of disease in January 1865.

Number Engaged: 255

Casualties: 12 killed, 36 wounded, 78 missing

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

• 1st Lieutenant Rush P. Cady, Company K, mortally wounded on July 1, aged 20, of Rome.
• 2nd Lieutenant William J. Morrin, Company A, aged 26, of Trenton
• 2nd Lieutenant James H. Stiles, Company D, aged 24, of Salisbury

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

• Cpl. John Kautt, Company H, B-107
• Sgt. Frederick E. Munson, Company D, C-91

After Action Report: After Action Report of Col. Charles Wheelock (will open a pop up window).

General Information

Raised: Herkimer, Lewis, and Oneida counties.

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

Organized at Boonville, N.Y., and mustered in February 18, 1862. Left State for Washington, D.C., March 12, 1862. Attached to Wadsworth’s Command, Military District of Washington, to May, 1862. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, Dept. of the Rappahannock, to June, 1862. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 3rd Corps, Pope’s Army of Virginia, to September, 1862. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 1st Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to December, 1862. 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, 1st Army Corps, to May, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, 1st Army Corps, to March, 1864. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, 5th Army Corps, to May, 1864. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 5th Army Corps, May 9-30, 1864. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, 5th Army Corps, to June 6, 1864. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 5th Army Corps, to July, 1865.

SERVICE.—Duty in the Defenses of Washington, D.C., until May, 1862. Expedition to Front Royal, Va., to intercept Jackson, May 28-June 1. Picket duty on the Shenandoah and at Front Royal to June 10. Duty at Catlett’s Station, Warrenton and Waterloo, Va., until August. Battle of Cedar Mountain August 9. Pope’s Campaign in Northern Virginia August 16-September 2. Fords of the Rappahannock August 21-23. Thoroughfare Gap August 28. Battles of Groveton August 29; Bull Run August 30. Maryland Campaign September 6-22. Battles of South Mountain September 14; Antietam September 16-17. Duty near Sharpsburg, Md., until October 30. Movement to Falmouth, Va., October 30-November 19. At Brooks’ Station until December 10. Battle of Fredericksburg, Va., December 12-15. At Falmouth and Belle Plains until April 27, 1863. “Mud March” January 20-24. Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6. Operations about Fitzhugh’s Crossing April 29-May 2. Battle of Chancellorsville May 2-5. 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. Bristoe Campaign October 9-22. Advance to line of the Rappahannock November 7-8. Mine Run Campaign November 26-December 2. Demonstration on the Rapidan February 6-7, 1864. Campaign from the Rapidan to the James May 3-June 15. Battles of the Wilderness May 5-7; Laurel Hill May 8; Spottsylvania May 8-12; Spottsylvania Court House May 12-21. Assault on the Salient May 12. North Anna River May 23-26. Jericho Ford May 23. On line of the Pamunkey May 26-28. Totopotomoy May 28-31. Cold Harbor June 1-12. Bethesda Church June 1-3. White Oak Swamp June 13. Before Petersburg June 16-18. Siege of Petersburg June 16, 1864, to April 2, 1865. Mine Explosion, Petersburg, July 30, 1864 (Reserve). Weldon Railroad August 18-21. Reconnaissance toward Dinwiddie Court House September 15. Warren’s Raid on Weldon Railroad December 7-12. Sussex Court House December 10, Dabney’s Mills, Hatcher’s Run, February 5-7, 1865. Appomattox Campaign March 28-April 9. Lewis Farm, near Gravelly Run, March 29. White Oak Road March 31. Five Forks April 1. Fall of Petersburg April 2. Pursuit of Lee April 3-9. Appomattox Court House April 9. Surrender of Lee and his army. Moved to Washington, D.C., May 1-12. Grand Review May 23. Duty at Washington until July. Mustered out July 18, 1865. Regiment lost during service 12 Officers and 169 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 1 Officer and 156 Enlisted men by disease. Total 338.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? Sept. 4, 1888.

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

What size is it? Overall: approx. 14 ft. 4 in. x 7 ft. x 7 ft.

Who made it? Frederick & Field, fabricator.

What does it depict? Tapered shaft with a rough-hewn pedestal stands on a tiered, smooth and rough-hewn base. The faces of the shaft are polished. The monument is topped with a Corps disk insignia. There is a round State Seal relief affixed to the front of the pedestal. On the plinth, below the Seal is a relief of crossed sabers and laurel branches with a cartridge box in the center.

What does it honor? It indicates the position first taken by the 104th New York Infantry shortly after arriving on this part of the field on the afternoon of July 1, 1863.

How is it inscribed? 104TH/NEW YORK/INFANTRY/(WADSWORTH GUARDS)/FIRST BRIGADE/SECOND DIVISION/FIRST CORPS

When was this photograph taken? June 16, 2012.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Robinson Avenue, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Monument is on the west-side of Robinson Avenue.

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

The 104th New York Infantry were also known as the Wadsworth Guards. They served as a member of Paul’s Brigade in Robinson’s Division of the First Corps, Army of the Potomac.

Commander: Col. Gilbert G. Prey (1822-1903).

Number Engaged: 309

Casualties: 11 killed, 81 wounded, 92 missing

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

• 1st Lieutenant Thomas J. Johnston, Company D, aged 25, of Troy, mortally wounded on July 2

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

• Color Sgt. Maurice Buckingham, Company C, B-123
• Pvt. Horace Burgess, Company D, C-90
• Sgt. Thomas J. Curtis, Company A, A-139
• Pvt. James Giles, Company I, E-45
• Sgt. Jose Lifflith, Company D, A-123
• Pvt. John Lodwick, Company B, A-126
• Sgt. John E. Roberts, Company G, A-140
• Sgt. William H. Shea, Company I, A-125
• Pvt. Warner Veazey, Company C, B-110
• Pvt. John P. Wells, Company E, E-96
• Pvt. William Woodruff, Company A, G-92

General Information

Raised: Livingston and Rensselaer counties.

Other Information: The state of New York has a photograph of the 104th’s flag.

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

Organized at Genesee, N.Y., October, 1861, to March, 1862. Left State for Washington, D.C., March 22, 1862. Attached to Wadsworth’s Command, Military District of Washington, to May, 1862. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, Dept. of the Rappahannock, to June, 1862. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 3rd Corps, Pope’s Army of Virginia, to September, 1862. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 1st Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to March, 1864. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 5th Army Corps, to June, 1864. 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, 5th Army Corps, to August, 1864. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 5th Army Corps, to September, 1864. Provost Guard, 5th Army Corps, to May, 1865. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 5th Army Corps, to July, 1865.

SERVICE.–Duty in the Defenses of Washington, D.C., until May, 1862. Expedition to Front Royal, Va., to intercept Jackson, May 28-June 1. Picket duty on the Shenandoah and at Front Royal until June 10. Duty at Catlett’s Station, Warrenton and Waterloo, Va., until August. Battle of Cedar Creek August 9. Pope’s Campaign in Northern Virginia August 16-September 2. Fords of the Rappahannock August 21-23. Thoroughfare Gap August 28. Groveton August 29. Bull Run August 30. Chantilly September 1. Maryland Campaign September 6-22. Battles of South Mountain September 14; Antietam September 16-17. Duty near Sharpsburg until October 30. Movement to Falmouth, Va., October 30-November 19. Battle of Fredericksburg, Va., December 12-15. At Falmouth and Belle Plains until April 27, 1863. “Mud March” January 20-24. Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6. Operations at Fitzhugh’s Crossing April 29-May 2. Battle of Chancellorsville May 2-5. Gettysburg (Pa.) Campaign June 11-July 24. Battle of Gettysburg, Pa., July 1-3. Pursuit of Lee July 5-24. Duty on line of the Rappahannock and Rapidan until October. Bristoe Campaign October 9-22. Advance to line of the Rappahannock November 7-8. Mine Run Campaign November 26-December 2. Demonstration on the Rapidan February 6-7, 1864. Campaign from the Rapidan to the James May 3-June 15. Battles of the Wilderness May 5-7; Laurel Hill May 8; Spottsylvania May 8-12; Spottsylvania Court House May 12-21. Assault on the Salient May 12. North Anna River May 23-26. Jericho Ford May 23. On line of the Pamunkey May 26-28. Totopotomoy May 28-31. Cold Harbor June 1-12. Bethesda Church June 1-3. White Oak Swamp June 13. Before Petersburg June 16-18. Siege of Petersburg June 16, 1864, to April 2, 1865. Mine Explosion, Petersburg, July 30, 1864 (Reserve). Weldon Railroad August 18-21. Reconnaissance toward Dinwiddie Court House September 15. Warren’s Raid on Weldon Railroad December 7-12. Dabney’s Mills, Hatcher’s Run, February 5-7, 1865. Appomattox Campaign March 28-April 9. Lewis Farm, near Gravelly Run, March 29. White Oak Road March 31. Five Forks April 1. Fall of Petersburg April 2. Pursuit of Lee April 3-9. Appomattox Court House April 9. Surrender of Lee and his army. Moved to Washington, D.C., May 1-12. Grand Review May 23. Duty at Washington until July. Mustered out July 17, 1865. Regiment lost during service 5 Officers and 81 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 2 Officers and 145 Enlisted men by disease. Total 233.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? Sept. 1889.

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

What size is it? Overall: approx. H. 13 ft. 2 in.; Sculpture: approx. H. 7 ft. 4 1/2 in. x W. 4 ft.; Base: approx. H. 5 ft. 10 in. x W. 2 ft. 6 in.

Who made it? Lackner, John, sculptor.

What does it depict? The monument was designed by the regiment’s surviving members. It cost $3,000.00 and consists of Quincy and Concord granite. Various infantry accouterments topped with an open-winged eagle stand on a polished die and rough-hewn base. A square relief of the Pennsylvania State Seal is affixed to the right side. Accouterments include a book, trumpet, revolver, flag, drum, sword, rifle, hat, canteen and haversack. The flanking markers are flat topped and measure one foot square.

What does it honor? The monument indicates the position in the brigade line held by the 88th Pennsylvania Infantry on the afternoon of July 1, 1863.

How is it inscribed? 88TH PENNA.INFANTRY/2ND BRIGADE 2ND DIVISION 1ST CORPS

When was this photograph taken? April 15, 2011.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Doubleday Avenue, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. It is located on the west side of Doubleday Avenue.

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

The 88th Pennsylvania Infantry was also known as The Cameron Light Guards. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Baxter’s Brigade in Robinson’s Division of the First Corps, Army of the Potomac.

Commander: Maj. Benzet F. Foust (1840-1870). Lawyer from Philadelphia. Wounded on July 1.

Number Engaged: 296

Casualties: 4 killed, 55 wounded, 51 missing

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

• Pvt. William Beaumont, Company A, B-73
• Sgt. Henry Evans, Company B, F-58

Medal of Honor Winners: GILLIGAN, EDWARD L. Rank and organization: First Sergeant, Company E, 88th Pennsylvania Infantry. Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 1 July 1863. Entered service at: Philadelphia, Pa. Birth: Philadelphia, Pa. Date of issue: 30 April 1892. Citation: Assisted in the capture of a Confederate flag by knocking down the color sergeant.

General Information

Raised: Philadelphia and Berks County

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

Organized at Philadelphia September, 1861. Left State for Washington, D.C., October 1. At Kendall Green, Washington, D.C., until October 12. Provost duty at Alexandria until April 17, 1862. (Cos. “A,” “C,” “D,” “E” and “I” garrison forts on Maryland side of the Potomac River February 18 to April 17.) At Cloud’s Mills, Va., April 17-23. Guard Orange & Alexandria Railroad between Bull Run and Fairfax C. H. until May 7. Attached to 1st Brigade, Ord’s 2nd Division, Dept. of the Rappahannock, to June, 1862. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, 3rd Corps, Army of Virginia, to September, 1862. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, 1st Army Corps, Army Potomac, to March, 1863. 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, 1st Army Corps, to May, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, 1st Army Corps, to March, 1864. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, 5th Army Corps, to June, 1864. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 5th Army Corps, to March, 1865. 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, 5th Army Corps, to June, 1865.

SERVICE.–Duty near Fredericksburg, Va., until May 25. Expedition to Front Royal to intercept Jackson May 25-June 18. Duty at Manassas, Warrenton and Culpeper until August. Battle of Cedar Mountain August 9. Pope’s Campaign in Northern Virginia August 16-September 2. Fords of the Rappahannock August 21-23. Thoroughfare Gap August 28. Battle of Bull Run August 30. Chantilly September 1. Maryland Campaign September 6-24. Battles of South Mountain September 14; Antietam September 16-17. Duty near Sharpsburg, Md., until October 30. Movement to Falmouth, Va., October 30-November 19. Battle of Fredericksburg December 12-15. Burnside’s 2nd Campaign, “Mud March,” January 20-24, 1863. At Falmouth and Belle Plains until April 27. Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6. Operations at Pollock’s Mill Creek April 29-May 2. Fitzhugh’s Crossing April 29-30. Chancellorsville May 2-5. 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 October. Bristoe Campaign October 9-22. Advance to line of the Rappahannock November 7-8. Mine Run Campaign November 26-December 2. Demonstration on the Rapidan February 6-7, 1864. Regiment reenlisted February 6, 1864, and on furlough until April 7. Rapidan Campaign May 4-June 12. Battles of the Wilderness May 5-7; Laurel Hill May 8; Spottsylvania May 8-12; Spottsylvania C. H. May 12-21. Assault on the Salient May 12. North Anna River May 23-26. Jericho Ford May 25. On line of the Pamunkey May 26-28. Totopotomoy May 28-31. Cold Harbor June 1-12. Bethesda Church June 1-3. White Oak Swamp June 13. Before Petersburg June 16-18. Siege of Petersburg June 16, 1864, to April 2, 1865. Mine Explosion, Petersburg, July 30, 1864 (Reserve). Weldon Railroad August 18-21. Hatcher’s Run October 27-28. Warren’s Expedition to Weldon Railroad December 7-12. Dabney’s Mills, Hatcher’s Run, February 5-7, 1865. Appomattox Campaign March 28-April 9. Lewis Farm near Gravelly Run March 29. White Oak Road March 30-31. Five Forks April 1. Pursuit of Lee April 2-9. Appomattox C. H. April 9. Surrender of Lee and his army. Moved to Washington, D.C., May 1-12. Grand Review May 23. Mustered out June 30, 1865. Regiment lost during service 8 Officers and 101 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 72 Enlisted men by disease. Total 181.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? October 1885.

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

What size is it? Sculpture: approx. H. 14 ft. 2 in.; Base: approx. W. 6 ft. x D. 6 ft.

Who made it? Smith Granite Company, fabricator.

What does it depict? Full-length figure of uniformed Color Sargent Roland G. Morris stands atop a square, tapered base. The figure holds a flagpole with both hands on his proper left side. The upper portion of the base is banded with a row of stars on each side.

What does it honor? It indicates the position held by the 13th Massachusetts Infantry on July 1, 1863 near the base of Oak Hill. Later in the day, the regiment retreated with Paul’s Brigade to Cemetery Hill. The monument also indicates the spot where color sergeant Roland G. Morris fell.

How is it inscribed? 13TH MASS. VOLS’/1ST BRIG. 2ND DIV. 1ST CORPS/JULY 1ST 1863

When was this photograph taken? April 15, 2011.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Robinson Avenue, near the base of Oak Hill, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325.

Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? Included on the extended tour route that includes Barlow’s Knoll.

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

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At Gettysburg

The 13th Massachusetts Infantry served as a member of Paul’s Brigade in Robinson’s Division of the First Corps, Army of the Potomac.

Commander: Col. Samuel H. Leonard (1825-1902). Involved in the express business in Boston. Wounded slightly on July 1.

Number Engaged: 284

Casualties: 7 killed, 77 wounded, 101 missing

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

• Pvt. John M. Brock, Company H, A-35
• Cpl. Prince A. Dunton, Company H, A-37
• Pvt. Edwin Field, Company B, A-34
• Sgt. Edgar A. Fiske, Company E, A-39
• Pvt. John Flye, Company K, A-38
• Pvt. Francis A. Gould, Company K, A-36
• Pvt. Michael O’Laughlin, Company K, A-33
• Pvt. George S. Wise, Company D, A-32

After Action Report: After Action Report of Lieut. Col. N. Walter Batchelder (1825-1868) (will open a pop up window).

General Information

Raised: Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk, and Worchester counties.

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

Organized at Fort Independence June 16, 1861. Left State for Washington, D.C., July 30. Attached to Stile’s Brigade, Banks’ Division, Army of the Potomac, to October, 1861. Abercrombie’s Brigade, Banks’ Division, to March, 1862. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, Banks’ 5th Army Corps and Dept. of the Shenandoah, to May, 1862. 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, Dept. of the Rappahannock, to June, 1862. 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, 3rd Army Corps, Army of Virginia, to September, 1862. 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, 1st Army Corps Army of the Potomac, to May, 1863. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 1st Army Corps, to March, 1864. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 5th Army Corps, to June, 1864. 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, 5th Army Corps, to July, 1864.

SERVICE.–Patrol and outpost duty on the Upper Potomac until March, 1862. Action at Beller’s Mill, near Harper’s Ferry, W. Va., September 2, 1861. Pritchard’s Mills September 18 (2 Cos.). Bolivar Heights near Harper’s Ferry, October 16. (Cos. “C,” “D,” “I” and “K” detached at Hancock, Md., January 5-30, 1862.) Operations in the Shenandoah Valley March and April. Occupation of Winchester, Va., March 12. Pursuit of Jackson up the Valley March 24-April 27. Guard duty on the Orange & Alexandria Railroad May 3-18. Battle of Cedar Mountain August 9. Pope’s Campaign in Northern Virginia August 16-September 2. Thoroughfare Gap August 28. Battle of Bull Run August 30. Chantilly September 1. Maryland Campaign September-October. Battles of South Mountain September 14, and Antietam September 16-17. At Sharpsburg until October 30. Movement to Warrenton, thence to Falmouth, Va., October 30-November 19. Battle of Fredericksburg December 12-15. “Mud March” January 20-24, 1863. At Falmouth and Belle Plain until April 27. Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6. Operations at Pollock’s Mill Creek April 29-May 2. Fitzhugh’s Crossing April 29-30. Battle of Chancellorsville May 2-5. Gettysburg (Pa.) Campaign June 11-July 24. Battle of Gettysburg July 1-3. Picket duty along the Rapidan until October –. Bristoe Campaign October 9-22. Advance to line of the Rappahanock November 7-8. Mine Run Campaign November 26-December 2. Duty on the Orange & Alexandria Railroad until April, 1864. Demonstrations on the Rapidan February 6-7. Campaign from the Rapidan to the James May-June. Battles of the Wilderness May 5-7; Spottsylvania May 8-12; Spottsylvania Court House May 12-21. Assault on the Salient May 12. North Anna River May 23-26. Jericho Ford May 23. Line of the Pamunkey June 26-28. Totopotomoy May 28-31. Cold Harbor June 1-12. Bethesda Church June 1-3. White Oak Swamp June 13. Before Petersburg June 16-18. Siege of Petersburg June 16-July 14. Mustered out August 1, 1864. Regiment lost during service 4 Officers and 117 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 40 Enlisted men by disease. Total 161.