About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? 1888.

What is it made out of? Granite.

What size is it? Overall height is 4 feet.

Who made it? Unknown, sculptor.

What does it depict? The 4th New Jersey was on detached service guarding the Army’s artillery reserve trains during the battle. This small stone marker that features the Sixth Corps Greek Cross, denotes the unit’s service. Monument is a granite monolith with a pebble finish. The monolith has a polished Sixth Corps Greek cross symbol with an incised inscription.

What does it honor? Indicates position guarded by 7 Companies of 4th N.J. July 2-3, 1863 and the site where they stopped fleeing Union soldiers.

When was this photograph taken? October 5, 2007.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Granite Schoolhouse Lane, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located at the junction of Granite School House Road and Blacksmith Shop Road. Denoted on the map by a RED pushpin. The monument denoted by the flag is the main New Jersey Brigade Monument.

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

The 4th New Jersey Regiment served as Torbert’s Brigade in Wright’s Division of the Sixth Corps, Army of the Potomac. A Fighting 300 Regiment.

Commander: Maj. Charles Ewing (1841-1872).

Number Engaged and Casualties: 386; no loss

After Action Report: After Action Report of Maj. Charles Ewing (will open a pop up window).

General Information

Raised: Burlington, Camden, Salem, and Union Counties.

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

Organized at Camp Olden, Trenton, N.J., and mustered in August 19, 1861. Left State for Washington, D.C., August 20, 1861. Attached to Kearney’s Brigade, Division of the Potomac, to October, 1861. Kearney’s Brigade, Franklin’s Division, Army of the Potomac, to March, 1862. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 1st Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to April, 1862. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, Dept. of the Rappahannock, to May, 1862. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 6th Army Corps, Army of the Potomac and Army of the Shenandoah, to July, 1865.

SERVICE.–Duty in the Defenses of Washington, D. C., until March, 1862. Advance on Manassas, Va., March 8-15, 1862. Advance from Alexandria to Bristoe Station April 7-11. Embarked for the Virginia Peninsula April 17. Siege of Yorktown April 19-May 5 (on transports). West Point May 7-8. Reconnaissance to East Branch Chickahominy June 7 (Cos. “D,” “F” and “I”). Seven days before Richmond June 25-July 1. Battles of Gaines Mill June 27; Charles City Cross Roads and Glendale June 30; Malvern Hill July 1. At Harrison’s Landing until August 16. Movement to Fortress Monroe, thence to Manassas, Va., August 16-26. Pope’s Campaign in Northern Virginia August 26-September 2. Bull Run Bridge, Manassas, August 27. Battle of Bull Run August 30. Cover Pope’s retreat to Centreville August 30-31. Maryland Campaign September 6-22. Battles of Crampton’s Pass, South Mountain, September 14; Antietam September 16-17. At Sharpsburg, Md., until October 29. Movement to Falmouth, Va., October 29-November 19. Battle of Fredericksburg, Va., December 12-15. At Falmouth until April 27, 1863. “Mud March” January 20-24. Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6. Operations at Franklin’s Crossing April 29-May 2. Battle of Maryes Heights, Fredericksburg, May 3. Salem Heights May 3-4. Banks Ford May 4. Gettysburg (Pa.) Campaign June 11-July 24. Battle of Gettysburg July 2-4. Guarding ammunition train July. In camp near Warrenton, Va., until September 15, and at Culpeper Court House until October. Bristoe Campaign October 9-22. Advance to line of the Rappahannock November 7-8. Rappahannock Station November 7. Mine Run Campaign November 26-December 2. At Brandy Station to May, 1864. Campaign from the Rapidan to the James May 3-June 15. Battles of the Wilderness May 5-7; Spotsylvania May 8-12; 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 17-18. Siege of Petersburg until July 9. Jerusalem Plank Road June 22-23. Moved to Washington, D.C., June 9-11. Repulse of Early’s attack on Fort Stevens and the Northern Defenses of Washington July 11-12. Pursuit of Early to Snicker’s Gap July 14-23. Sheridan’s Shenandoah Valley Campaign August 7-November 28. Strasburg August 14-15. Cedar Creek August 15. Winchester August 17. Charlestown August 21-22. Battle of Winchester September 19. Fisher’s Hill September 22. Battle of Cedar Creek October 19, Duty in the Shenandoah Valley until December. Moved to Washington, D.C., thence to Petersburg, Va. Siege of Petersburg December, 1864, to April 2, 1865. Dabney’s Mills, Hatcher’s Run, February 5-7, 1865. Appomattox Campaign March 28-April 9. Fall of Petersburg April 2. Pursuit of Lee April 3-9. Appomattox Court House April 9. Surrender of Lee and his army. March to Danville April 23-27 and duty there until May 18. Moved to Richmond, Va., thence to Washington, D.C., May 18-June 3. Corps Review June 8. Mustered out at Hall’s Hill, Va., July 9, 1865. Regiment lost during service 5 Officers and 156 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 2 Officers and 103 Enlisted men by disease. Total 266.

When was it dedicated? Completed June 1913.

What is it made out of? Consists of steel cannon mounted on a granite base.

Who made it? Erected by the Gettysburg National Parks Commission. Designed by Emmor B. Cope of the War Department.

What does it depict? One of ten Civil War US Headquarter Markers in the Park. Wrought iron cannon tube mounted upright on base, with bronze Greek cross attached. Overall height, 10’6″ high. Bronze inscription tablet on West face.

What does it honor? Denotes the approximate location of the Sixth Corps headquarters. Rough-hewn , 3-course base, 3’2″ sq. 2’7″ high.

How is it inscribed? The monument reads as follows:

Army of the Potomac
6th Corps Headquarters
Major General
John Sedgwick
July 2 3 4 5, 1863

When was this photograph taken? September 18, 2009.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Sedgwick Avenue. Located on West side of Sedgwick Avenue.

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

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? 1914.

What is it made out of? Granite and bronze.

What size is it? Rough-hewn monolith, 1’7?x3’6?, 5’6? high. Bronze tablets, 3? square, in shape of a Maltese cross mounted on slanted face of monolith.

Who made it? Van Amringe Company (granite bases), Albert Russell & Sons Company (bronze tablets). Erected by the Gettysburg National Military Park Commission.

What does it honor? The Sixth Corps Field Hospital was located at the John Trostle Farm. The house and barn still stand.

How is it inscribed? The monument reads,

Army of the Potomac
Medical Department
Field Hospitals
Sixth Corps

The Division Field Hospitals of the Sixth Corps were established July 2nd near the Trostle House east of Rock Creek and two hundred yards southwest of this point. These Hospitals cared for 315 wounded.

Medial Director 6th Corps Surgeon Charles O’Leary U.S. Volunteers
1st Division Surgeon E.F. Taylor 1st N.J. Infantry
2nd Division Surgeon S.J. Allen 4th Vermont Infantry
3rd Division Surgeon S.A. Holman 7th Massachusetts Infantry
Medical Officer in charge of the Corps Hospitals Surgeon C.N. Chamberlain U.S. Volunteers.

When was this photograph taken? May 31, 2009.

Medical Director: Surgeon Charles O’Leary (d. 1897). Native of Providence, Rhode Island.

Where is it located? The Sixth Corps hospital marker is located 600 feet north of the John Trostle house, near the Hospital Road on the portion that today is known as Goulden Road. Placed near actual sites of 6th US Corps Field Hospitals. Hospitals were established July 2, 1863, near Trostle House east of Rock Creek on Goulden Road.

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.

33d New York Infantry

Neill’s Brigade, Second Division, Sixth Corps

The 33d New York Infantry (the “Ontario Regiment”) was represented by only a detachment at Gettysburg. They were unofficially attached to the 49th New York Regiment (and were officially added to the 49th at a later date). The 33d detachment was commanded by Capt. Henry J. Gifford (1836-1909). They suffered no loss during the battle.

Unit History: Organized at Elmira, N. Y, and mustered in July 3, 1861, to date May 22, 1861. Moved to Washington, D. C., July 8. Attached to W. F. Smith’s Brigade, Division of the Potomac, to October, 1861. 2nd Brigade, W. F. Smith’s Division, Army of the Potomac, to March, 1862. 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, 4th Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to May, 1862. 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, 6th Army Corps, to June, 1863. SERVICE.–Duty in the Defenses of Washington, D. C., until March, 1862. Advance on Manassas, Va., March 10-15, 1862. Embarked for the Peninsula, Va., March 23. Near Lee’s Mills April 5. Siege of Yorktown April 5-May 4. Lee’s Mills near Burnt Chimneys April 16. Battle of Williamsburg May 5. Storming of Fort Magruder. Mechanicsville May 23-24. Seven days before Richmond June 25-July 1. Gaines’ Mill, Garnett’s Farm, June 27. Garnett’s and Golding’s Farms June 28. Savage Station June 29. White Oak Swamp and Glendale June 30. Malvern Hill July 1. At Harrison’s Landing until August 16. Movement to Fortress Monroe, thence to Centreville August 16-28. In works at Centreville August 28-31, and cover Pope’s retreat to Fairfax Court House September 1. Maryland Campaign September 6-22. Crampton’s Pass, South Mountain, September 14. Battle of Antietam September 16-17. Duty in Maryland until October 29. Movement to Falmouth, Va., October 29-November 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. Operations about Franklin’s Crossing April 29-May 2. Maryes Heights, Fredericksburg, May 3. Salem Heights May 3-4. Banks’ Ford May 4. Three years men transferred to 49th Regiment New York Infantry May 14. Mustered out June 2, 1863, expiration of term. Regiment lost during service 3 Officers and 44 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 105 Enlisted men by disease. Total 152.

1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery, Battery B

Artillery Reserve.

Commanded by Capt. Albert F. Brooker; four 4.5″ guns. Was at Taneytown during the battle. After Action Report of Lieut. Cornelius Gillett (will open a pop up window).

Unit History: Organized at Washington, D.C., from 4th Conn. Infantry, January 2, 1862. Attached to Military District of Washington to April, 1862. Siege artillery, Army Potomac, to May, 1862. 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, 5th Army Corps, Army Potomac, to July, 1862. Siege artillery, Army Potomac, to August, 1862. Artillery defenses Alexandria Military District of Washington, to February, 1863. Artillery defenses of Alexandria, 22nd Army Corps, to April, 1863. 2nd Brigade, DeRussy’s Division, defenses south of the Potomac, 22nd Army Corps, to May, 1863. 3rd Brigade, DeRussy’s Division, 22nd Corps, to December, 1863. 2nd Brigade, DeRussy’s Division, 22nd Army Corps, to March, 1864. 4th Brigade, DeRussy’s Division, 22nd Army Corps, to May, 1864. (Cos. “B” and “M” attached to Artillery Reserve, Army Potomac, October, 1862, to January, 1864.) Point of Rocks, Va., Dept., of Virginia and North Carolina to June, 1864. Siege artillery, Dept. of Virginia and North Carolina in the field, and siege artillery, Army Potomac, to May, 1865. Siege artillery, Dept. of Virginia, to July, 1865. 4th Brigade, DeRussy’s Division, 22nd Army Corps, Dept. of Washington, to August, 1865. 3rd Brigade, Dept. of Washington, to September, 1865. SERVICE.–Duty at Fort Richardson, defenses of Washington, D.C., until April, 1862. Ordered to the Peninsula, Va., in charge of siege train Army Potomac, April 2. Siege of Yorktown April 12-May 4. Battle of Hanover C. H. May 27. Operations about Hanover C. H. May 27-29. Seven days before Richmond June 25-July 1. Gaines’ Mill June 27. Malvern Hill July 1. At Harrison’s Landing until August 15. Moved to Alexandria, Va., August 16-27. Duty in the defenses of Washington, D.C., until May, 1864, as garrison at Fort Richardson. Cos. “B” and “M” detached with Army Potomac, participating in battle of Fredericksburg, Va., Dec. 12-15. Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6. Battle of Chancellorsville May 1-5. Stafford Heights June 12. Battle of Gettysburg, Pa., July 1-3. Bristoe Campaign October 9-22. Advance to line of the Rappahannock November 7-8. Brandy Station November 8. Mine Run Campaign November 26-December 2. Rejoined regiment in defenses of Washington January, 1864. Regiment ordered to Bermuda Hundred, Va., May 13, 1864. Engaged in fatigue duty and as garrison for batteries and forts on the Bermuda front and lines before Petersburg during siege operations against Petersburg and Richmond, May, 1864, to April, 1865. Occupy Fort Converse, Redoubt Dutton, Batteries Spofford, Anderson, Pruyn and Perry on the Bermuda front, and Forts Rice, Morton, Sedgwick and McGilvrey, and Batteries 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, Burpee, Drake and Sawyer, on the Petersburg front, and at Dutch Gap, north of the James River. Assaults on Fort Dutton June 2 and 21, 1864 (Co. “L”). Attacks on the lines May 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 27, 30, 31, June 1, 2, 5, 9, 18, 20 and 23. Mine explosion July 30, August 25, November 17, 18 and 28, 1864. Repulse of rebel fleet at Fort Brady on James River January 23-24, 1865. Expedition to Fort Fisher, N. C., January 3-15, 1865 (Cos. “B,” “G,” “L”). Capture of Fort Fisher January 15 (Cos. “B,” “G,” “L”). Assaults on and fall of Petersburg, Va., April 2, 1865. Duty in the Dept. of Va. until July 11. Moved to Washington, D.C., and duty in the defenses of that city until September. Mustered out September 25, 1865. Regiment lost during service 2 Officers and 49 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 4 Officers and 172 Enlisted men by disease. Total 227.

1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery, Battery M

Artillery Reserve, Second Volunteer Brigade.

Capt. Franklin A. Pratt, commanded. Made up of four 4.5″ Rodmans. Was guarding the trains at Westminster. After Action Report of Capt. Franklin A. Pratt (will open a pop up window).

Unit History: See above entry for Battery B, 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery.

1st Rhode Island Light Artillery, Battery C

Sixth Corps Artillery Brigade

1st Rhode Island Battery C was recruited from Providence County. It was commanded by Capt. Richard Waterman (1839-1888). Attached to the Sixth Corps Artillery Brigade, it was made up of 6 Parrotts and 125 men. Suffered no loss. After Action Report of Capt. Richard Waterman (will open a pop up window).

Unit History: Organized at Providence and mustered in August 25, 1861. Left State for Washington, D.C., August 31. Attached to Porter’s Division, Army of the Potomac, to March, 1862. Artillery, 1st Division, 3rd Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to May, 1862. Artillery, 1st Division, 5th Army Corps, Army Potomac, to May. 1863. 3rd Volunteer Brigade, Artillery Reserve, Army Potomac, to June, 1863. Artillery Brigade, 6th Army Corps, Army Potomac, to August, 1864, and Army Shenandoah to November, 1864. Camp Barry, 22nd Corps, Dept. Washington, to December, 1864. SERVICE.–Duty at Camp Sprague, Defenses of Washington, until October, 1861, and at Hall’s and Munson’s Hills until March, 1862. Advance on Manassas, Va., March 10-16. Moved to Alexandria, thence to Fortress Monroe, Va., March 16-23. Action at Howard’s Bridge April 4. Siege of Yorktown April 5-May 4. Battle of Williamsburg May 5. Hanover C. H. May 27. Operations about Hanover C. H. May 27-29. Seven days before Richmond June 25-July 1. Battles of Mechanicsville June 26; Gaines’ Mill June 27; Turkey Bridge and Malvern Cliff June 30; Malvern Hill July 1. At Harrison’s Landing until August 16. Movement to Fortress Monroe, thence to Centreville August 16-28. Battle of Bull Run August 30. Battle of Antietam, Md., September 16-17. Shepherdstown September 19. At Sharpsburg until October 30. Movement to Falmouth, Va., October 30-November 19. Battle of Fredericksburg, Va., December 12-15. “Mud March” January 20-24, 1863. At Falmouth, Va., until April 27. Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6. Battle of Chancellorsville May 1-5. Operations at Franklin’s Crossing June 5-13. Battle of Gettysburg, Pa., July 2-4. At Warrenton, Va., until September 15. Bristoe Campaign October 9-22. Advance to line of the Rappahannock November 7-8. Rappahannock Station November 7. Mine Run Campaign November 26-December 2. At Brandy Station until May, 1864. Campaign from the Rapidan to the James May-June. Battles of the Wilderness May 5-7; Spotsylvania May 8-12: Spotsylvania C. H. May 12-21; North Anna River May 23-26. 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-July 9. Jerusalem Plank Road June 22-23. Moved to Washington, D.C., June 9-11. Repulse of Early’s attack on Washington July 11-12. Sheridan’s Shenandoah Valley Campaign August to November. Battle of Opequan, Winchester, September 19. Fisher’s Hill September 22. Battle of Cedar Creek October 19. Duty at Winchester and Kernstown until November, and at Camp Barry, Defenses of Washington, until December. Consolidated with Battery “G,” 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery, December 23, 1864. Battery lost during service 19 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 8 Enlisted men by disease. Total 27.

1st Rhode Island Light Artillery, Battery G

Sixth Corps Artillery Brigade

1st Rhode Island G was made up of 6 Ordnance Rifles and 135 men attached to the Sixth Corps Artillery Brigade. It was recruited from Providence County. The commander was Capt. George W. Adams (1834-1883), a bookseller. Suffered no loss. After Action Report of Capt. George W. Adams (will open a pop up window).

Unit History: Organized at Providence December, 1861. Left State for Washington, D.C., December 7. Attached to Sedgwick’s Division, Army of the Potomac, to March, 1862. Reserve Artillery, 2nd Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to October, 1862. Artillery, 3rd Division, 2nd Army Corps, Army Potomac, to May, 1863. 4th Volunteer Brigade, Artillery Reserve, Army Potomac, to July, 1863. Artillery Brigade, 6th Army Corps, Army Potomac, to August, 1864, and Army of the Shenandoah, Middle Military Division, to November, 1864. Camp Barry, 22nd Army Corps, Dept. of Washington, to December, 1864. Artillery Brigade, 6th Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to June, 1865. SERVICE.–Duty at Camp Sprague, Defenses of Washington, D.C., until January 3, 1862. Moved to Darnestown January 3 and to Poolesville, Md. Duty there until February and at Edward’s Ferry until March. At Bolivar Heights until March 26. Moved to Washington, D.C., thence to the Virginia Peninsula March 26-April 2. Siege of Yorktown April 5-May 4. Battle of Fair Oaks, Seven Pines, May 31-June 1. Seven days before Richmond June 25-July 1. Peach Orchard and Savage Station June 29. Charles City Cross Roads and Glendale June 30. Malvern Hill July 1. At Harrison’s Landing until August 16. Movement to Alexandria August 16-28, thence march to Fairfax C. H. August 28-31. Cover retreat of Pope’s army from Bull Run to Washington, D.C., August 31-September 2. Battle of Antietam, Md., September 16-17. Moved to Harper’s Ferry, W. Va., September 22, and duty there until October 22. Advance up Loudoun Valley and movement to Falmouth, Va., October 30-November 18. Battle of Fredericksburg December 12-15. “Mud March” January 20-24, 1863. At Falmouth until April. Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6. Maryes Heights, Fredericksburg, May 3. Salem Heights May 3-4. Banks’ Ford May 4. Franklin’s Crossing June 5-13. Battle of Gettysburg, Pa., July 2-4. Near Fairfield July 5. Funkstown, Md., July 10-13. Bristoe Campaign October 9-22. Advance to line of the Rappahannock November 7-8. Rappahannock Station November 7. Mine Run Campaign November 26-December 2. At Brandy Station until May, 1864. Rapidan Campaign May-June. Battles of the Wilderness May 5-7; Spotsylvania May 8-12; Spotsylvania C. H. 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 17-18. Siege of Petersburg June 16-July 9. Jerusalem Plank Road June 22-23. Moved to Washington, D.C., July 9-12. Repulse of Early’s attack on Washington July 12. Snicker’s Ferry July 17-18. Sheridan’s Shenandoah Valley Campaign August to November. Battle of Opequan, Winchester, September 19. Fisher’s Hill September 22. Mount Jackson September 23-24. Battle of Cedar Creek October 19. Duty at Winchester and Kernstown until November. Moved to Washington, D.C., and refit, thence moved to Petersburg, Va. Siege of Petersburg December, 1864, to April, 1865. Fort Fisher, Petersburg, March 25, 1865. Appomattox Campaign March 28-April 9. Assault on and fall of Petersburg April 2. Pursuit of Lee April 3-9. Sailor’s Creek April 6. High Bridge and Farmville April 7. Appomattox C. H. April 9. Surrender of Lee and his army. Mustered out June 24, 1865. Battery lost during service 2 Officers and 10 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 18 Enlisted men by disease. Total 30.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? July 2, 1893.

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

What size is it? Sculpture: approx. 8 ft. x 4 ft. 2 in. x 4 ft. 2 in.; Base: approx. 18 in. x 6 ft. 8 in. x 6 ft. 8 in.

Who made it? Frederick & Field, fabricator.

What does it depict? Vertical rectangular sculpture with Gothic-apexed cap stands on a tiered base. There is a relief of crossed rifles and a wreath on the front face. The Corps Greek cross insignia is above the rifles and a round State Seal is affixed below on the plinth. Monument is a three-part stepped and tapered smooth cut granite shaft with a polished face and a concave cap set on a 6.8 foot square rough cut base with a tooled edge. The shaft contains a polished excised inscription, bronze medallion, crossed guns, and a wreath and corps symbol. Overall height is 10.6 feet. Flanking markers are one foot square.

What does it honor? It indicates the position held by the 49th New York Infantry on July 3, 1863.

How is it inscribed? 49TH N.Y. INF’Y/3D BRIG 2D DIV 6TH CORPS (On rear:) HELD THIS/POSITION/JULY 3D 1863/MUSTERED IN/AUG 26TH 1861/ENGAGED IN/30 BATTLES/MUSTERED OUT/JUNE 27TH 1865

When was this photograph taken? May 23, 2010.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Neill Avenue, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on the “Lost Avenue.”

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 moved.

Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views

At Gettysburg

The 49th New York Infantry was also known as Second Buffalo. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Neill’s Brigade in Howe’s Division of the Sedgwick’s Corps, Army of the Potomac. A Fighting 300 Regiment.

Commander: Col. Daniel D. Bidwell (1819-1864). Lawyer in Buffalo. Rose to rank of general. Mortally wounded at the battle of Cedar Creek.

Number Engaged: 414

Casualties: 2 wounded

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

• Pvt. Nicholas Baquet, Company E, E-5

General Information

Raised: Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara, and Westchester counties.

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

Organized at Buffalo, N.Y., and mustered in September 18, 1861. Left State for Washington, D.C., September 20, 1861. Attached to Stevens’ 3rd Brigade, W. F. Smith’s Division, Army of the Potomac, to March, 1862. 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, 4th Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to May, 1862. 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, 6th Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, and Army of the Shenandoah, to June, 1865.

SERVICE.–Camp near Lewinsville, Defenses of Washington. D.C., until March, 1862. Action at Dranesville, Va., December 20, 1861. Advance on Manassas, Va., March 10-15, 1862. Ordered to the Peninsula, Va., March 22. Action at Lee’s Mills April 5. Siege of Yorktown April 5-May 4. Lee’s Mills April 16. Battle of Williamsburg May 5. Mechanicsville May 23-24. Seven days before Richmond June 25-July 1. Garnett’s Farm June 27. Garnett’s and Golding’s Farm June 28. Savage Station June 29. White Oak Swamp June 30. Malvern Hill July 1. At Harrison’s Landing until August 16. Movement to Fortress Monroe, thence to Centreville August 16-27. In works at Centreville August 28-31, and cover Pope’s retreat to Fairfax Court House September 1. Maryland Campaign September 6-22. Battles of Crampton’s Pass, South Mountain September 14. Antietam September 16-17. Duty in Maryland until October 29. Movement to Falmouth, Va., October 29-November 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. Operations about Franklin’s Crossing April 29-May 2. Battle of Maryes Heights, Fredericksburg, May 3. Salem Heights May 3-4. Banks’ Ford May 4. Deep Run Ravine June 5-13. Battle of Gettysburg, Pa., July 2-4. Pursuit of Lee July 5-24. Fairfield, Pa., July 7. Duty on line of the Rappahannock until October. Bristoe Campaign October 9-22. Advance to line of the Rappahannock November 7-8. Rappahannock Station November 7. Mine Run Campaign November 26-December 2. Duty near Brandy Station until May, 1864. Campaign from the Rapidan to the James May 3-June 15. Battles of the Wilderness May 5-7; Spottsylvania May 8-12; 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 17-18. Siege of Petersburg June 17-July 9. Jerusalem Plank Road June 22-23. Moved to Washington, D.C., July 9-11. Repulse of Early’s attack on Fort Stevens and the Northern Defenses of Washington July 11-12. Pursuit of Early July 14-22. Sheridan’s Shenandoah Valley Campaign August 7-November 28. Near Charlestown August 21-22. Gilbert’s Ford, Opequan Creek, September 13. Battle of Winchester September 19. Fisher’s Hill September 22. Battle of Cedar Creek October 19. Duty in the Shenandoah Valley until December. Moved to Washington, thence to Petersburg December 13-16. Siege of Petersburg December 16, 1864, to April 2, 1865. Fort Fisher, Petersburg, March 25, 1865. Appomattox Campaign March 28-April 9. Assault on and fall of Petersburg April 2. Pursuit of Lee April 3-9. Sailor’s Creek April 6. Appomattox Court House April 9. Surrender of Lee and his army. March to Danville, Va., April 23-27. Duty there until May 18. Moved to Richmond, thence to Washington May 18-June 2. Corps Review June 8. (Old members mustered out September 17, 1864.) Mustered out June 27, 1865. Regiment lost during service 15 Officers and 126 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 5 Officers and 174 Enlisted men by disease. Total 320.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? Sept. 17, 1889.

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

What size is it? Sculpture: approx. 7 ft. 9 in. x 7 ft. 10 in. x 5 ft. 2 in.; Base: approx. 7 in. x 9 ft. x 6 ft. 5 in.

Who made it? Frederick & Field, fabricator.

What does it depict? Rectangular monument has a sloped plinth, rough-hewn base and apexed cap. A round State Seal relief is affixed to the bottom front. Decorative bronze elements include the Corps insignia of the Greek cross on the sides and a cartridge box with laurel branches on the front part of the cap. Monument is a two-part granite shaft with a hipped cap containing a bronze trophy and set on a 9×6.3 foot rough cut base with a tooled edge and a chamfered top. The lower part of the shaft is smooth cut with a bronze medallion. The upper part of the shaft has a polished face with an excised inscription and bronze corps symbols. Overall height is 7.9 feet. Flanking markers are one foot square.

What does it honor? It indicates the position held by the 43rd New York Infantry from July 3, 1863 until July 5, as a reserve unit.

How is it inscribed? 43D NEW YORK INFANTRY/3D BRIG. 2D DIV. 6TH CORPS/ARRIVED ON FIELD 4 P.M. JULY 2D 1863./HELD THIS POSITION FROM THE MORNING/OF JULY 3D UNTIL CLOSE OF BATTLE

When was this photograph taken? May 23, 2010.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Neill Avenue, east of Baltimore Pike, 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 moved or materially altered.

Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views

At Gettysburg

The 43rd New York Infantry was also known as The Vinton Rifles. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Neill’s Brigade in Howe’s Division of the Sedgwick’s Corps, Army of the Potomac. A Fighting 300 Regiment.

Commander: Lt. Col. John Wilson (1838-1864). Florist from Albany. Mortally wounded at the battle of the Wilderness.

Number Engaged: 403

Casualties: 2 killed, 2 wounded, 1 missing

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

• Capt. William H. Gilfillan, Company A, killed on July 3, aged 19, of New York City

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

• Pvt. Joseph Cotrell, Company A, E-52
• Pvt. Albert N. Post, Company A, E-98

General Information

Raised: New York City and the counties of Albany, Montgomery, and Ostego

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

Organized at Albany, N.Y., August and September, 1861. Left State for Washington, D.C., September 21, 1861. Attached to Hancock’s Brigade, W. F. Smith’s Division, Army of the Potomac, to March, 1862. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 4th Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to May, 1862. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 6th Army Corps, to February, 1863. Light Division, 6th Army Corps, to May, 1863. 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, 6th Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to July, 1864, Army of the Shenandoah to December, 1864, and Army of the Potomac to June, 1865.

SERVICE.–Duty in the Defenses of Washington, D. C., until March, 1862. Expedition to Vienna and Flint Hill February 22, 1862. Advance on Manassas, Va., March 10-15. Moved to Alexandria March 16, thence to Fortress Monroe, Va. Advance on Yorktown April 4-5. Siege of Yorktown April 5-May 4. Lee’s Mills April 16. Reconnaissance toward Lee’s Mills April 28. Battle of Williamsburg May 5. Duty at White House until May 18. Picket duty near Richmond until June. Seven days before Richmond June 25-July 1. Garnett’s Farm June 27. Garnett’s and Golding’s Farms June 28, White Oak Swamp June 30. Malvern Hill July 1. At Harrison’s Landing until August 16. Movement to Fortress Monroe, thence to Centreville August 16-28. In works at Centreville August 28-31, and cover Pope’s retreat to Fairfax Court House September 1. Maryland Campaign September 6-22. Sugar Loaf Mountain September 10-11. Crampton’s Gap, South Mountain, September 14. Battle of Antietam September 16-17. Duty at Hagerstown, Md., until October 30. Movement to Falmouth, Va., October 30-November 19. Battle of Fredericksburg, Va.. December 12-15. “Mud March” January 20-24, 1863. At Falmouth until April. Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6. Operations about Franklin’s Crossing April 29-May 2. Battle of Maryes Heights, Fredericksburg, May 3. Salem Heights May 3-4. Banks’ Ford May 4. Operation at Franklin’s Crossing June 5-13. Battle of Gettysburg, Pa., July 2-4. 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. Rappahannock Station November 7. Mine Run Campaign November 26-December 2. Duty near Brandy Station until May, 1864. Campaign from the Rapidan to the James May 3-June 15. Battles of the Wilderness May 5-7; Spottsylvania May 8-12; 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 Juno 1-12. Before Petersburg June 17-18. Siege of Petersburg June 17 to July 6. Jerusalem Plank Road, Weldon Railroad, June 22-23. Moved to Washington, D.C., June 6-9. Repulse of Early’s attack on Fort Stevens and Northern Defenses of Washington July 11-12. Pursuit of Early July 14-22. Sheridan’s Shenandoah Valley Campaign August 7-November 28. Gilbert’s Ford, Opequan Creek, September 13. Battle of Winchester September 19. Fisher’s Hill September 22. Battle of Cedar Creek October 19. Duty in the Shenandoah Valley until December. Moved to Petersburg December 13-16. Siege of Petersburg December 16, 1864, to April 2, 1865. Fort Fisher, Petersburg, March 25, 1865. Appomattox Campaign March 28-April 9. Assault on and fall of Petersburg April 2. Pursuit of Lee April 3-9. Sailor’s Creek April 6. Appomattox Court House April 9. Surrender of Lee and his army. Moved to Danville, Va., April 23-27, and duty there until May 18. Moved to Richmond, thence to Washington, D.C., May 18-June 2. Corps Review June 8. Mustered out June 27, 1865. Regiment lost during service 13 Officers and 110 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 1 Officer and 120 Enlisted men by disease, Total 244.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated?
ca. 1888. Dedicated July 24, 1888.

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

What size is it? Sculpture: approx. 11 ft. 3 in. x 3 ft. x 3 ft.; Base: approx. 16 in. x 6 ft. x 6 ft.

Who made it? Unknown, sculptor.

What does it depict? Rectangular, vertical marker stands on a tapered plinth and low, square base. Decorative elements include a bronze relief Pennsylvania State Seal and the Corps cross insignia. Monument that has two flanking markers. Monument is a monolithic granite shaft with a concave tip and a pyramid cap and set on a 6.6 foot square smooth cut base. The shaft contains convex base excised letters, and polished and smooth cut faces with incised inscriptions. Overall height is 11.3 feet. Flanking markers are one foot square.

What does it honor? It indicates the position held by the 61st Pennsylvania Infantry when in reserve from July 3, 1863 until the close of battle.

How is it inscribed? AFTER A MARCH OF 37 MILES/REACHED THE FIELD ABOUT 4 P.M. JULY 2ND/AND MOVED TO SUPPORT OF 12TH CORPS/OCCUPIED THIS POSITION FROM MORNING/OF JULY 3RD UNTIL CLOSE OF BATTLE./61ST PENNA INFANTRY/3RD BRIG. 2ND DIV. 6TH CORPS. (On right:) EXTREME RIGHT OF INFANTRY OF THE ARMY (On back:) MUSTERED IN AUGUST 1861/RE-ENLISTED DEC. 1863. TO FEB. 1864/MUSTERED OUT JUNE 28, 1865/TOTAL ENROLLMENT 1987/TOTAL KILLED AND MORTALLY WOUNDED/18 OFFICERS 214 ENLISTED MEN/WOUNDED 28 OFFICERS 470 ENLISTED MEN/DIED OF DISEASE 103 ENLISTED MEN/TOTAL 46 OFFICERS 787 ENLISTED MEN

When was this photograph taken? May 1, 2010.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Neill Avenue, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located at the avenue’s far end.

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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The 61st Pennsylvania Infantry served as a member of Neill’s Brigade in Howe’s Division of the Sedgwick’s Corps, Army of the Potomac. A Fighting 300 Regiment.

Commander: Lt. Col. George F. Smith (1840-1877). West Chester lawyer. Wounded at Seven Pines and Spotsylvania.

Number Engaged: 400

Casualties: 1 wounded, 1 missing

General Information

Raised: Philadelphia, and the counties of Allegheny, Indiana, and Luzerne

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

Organized at Pittsburg September 7, 1861. Ordered to Washington, D.C. Attached to Jameson’s Brigade, Heintzelman’s Division, Army Potomac, to February, 1862. Graham’s Brigade, Couch’s Division, Army Potomac, to March, 1862. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 4th Army Corps, Army Potomac, to July, 1862. 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 4th Army Corps, to September, 1862. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 6th Army Corps, to October, 1862. 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, 6th Army Corps, to February, 1863. Light Brigade, 6th Army Corps, to May, 1863. 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, 6th Army Corps, Army Potomac, to July, 1864. Army of the Shenandoah to December, 1864, and Army Potomac to June, 1865.

SERVICE.–Duty in the Defenses of Washington, D. C., until March, 1862. Reconnaissance to Pohick Church and Occoquan River November 12, 1861. Advance on Manassas, Va., March 10-15, 1862. Reconnaissance to Gainesville March 20. Moved to the Peninsula, Va., March 26. Siege of Yorktown April 5-May 4. Battle of Williamsburg May 5. Operations about Bottom’s Bridge May 20-23. Battle of Fair Oaks, Seven Pines, May 31-June 1. Seven days before Richmond June 25-July 1. Seven Pines June 27. White Oak Swamp and Charles City Cross Roads June 30. Malvern Hill July 1. At Harrison’s Landing until August 16. Reconnaissance to Malvern Hill August 5-7. Movement to Alexandria, thence to Chantilly August 16-30. Chantilly September 1. Maryland Campaign September 6-24. Battle of Antietam, Md., September 16-17. Williamsport September 19-20. Duty in Maryland and on the Potomac until November. Movement to Falmouth, Va., November 1-19. Battle of Fredericksburg December 12-15. Burnside’s 2nd Campaign, “Mud March,” January 20-24, 1863. At Falmouth until April. Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6. Operations at Franklin’s Crossing April 29-May 2. Maryes Heights, Fredericksburg, May 3. Salem Heights May 3-4. Banks’ Ford May 4. Operations about Deep Run Ravine June 6-13. Battle Of Gettysburg, Pa., July 2-4. South Mountain, Md., July 6. Duty on line of the Rappahannock and Rapidan until October. Bristoe Campaign October 9-22. Advance to line of the Rappahannock November 7-8. Rappahannock Station November 7. Mine Run Campaign November 26-December 2. At Brandy Station until April, 1864. Rapidan Campaign May 4-June 12. Battles of the Wilderness May 5-7; Parker’s Store May 5; Spottsylvania May 8-12; Spottsylvania C. H. May 12-21. Assault on the Salient May 12. North Anna River May 23-26. Line of the Pamunkey May 26-28. Totopotomoy May 28-31. Cold Harbor June 1-12. Before Petersburg June 17-19. Siege of Petersburg until July 9. Jerusalem Plank Road June 22-23. Moved to Washington, D.C., July 9-11. Repulse of Early’s attack on Fort Stevens and the Northern Defenses of Washington July 11-12. Pursuit of Early to Snicker’s Gap July 14-19. Sheridan’s Shenandoah Valley Campaign August to December. Charlestown August 21. Gilbert’s Ford, Opequan Creek, September 13. Battle of Opequan, Winchester, September 19. Fisher’s Hill September 22. Battle of Cedar Creek October 19. Duty in the Shenandoah Valley until December. Ordered to Petersburg, Va., December 1. Siege of Petersburg December, 1864, to April, 1865. Fort Fisher, Petersburg, March 25, 1865. Appomattox Campaign March 28-April 9. Assault on and fall of Petersburg April 2. Pursuit of Lee April 3-9. Appomattox C. H. April 9. Surrender of Lee and his army. March to Danville April 23-29, and duty there until May 23. Moved to Richmond, Va., thence to Washington, D.C. Corps Review June 8. Mustered out June 28, 1865. Regiment lost during service 19 Officers and 218 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 1 Officer and 100 Enlisted men by disease. Total 338.

The 6th Corps, 2nd Division, 3rd Brigade was also known as Neill’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Howe’s Division in the Sixth 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
SIXTH CORPS SECOND DIVISION
THIRD BRIGADE
Brig. Gen. Thomas H. Neill
7th Maine (6 Cos.) 43D 49th 77th New York
61st Pennsylvania Infantry

July 2. Arrived after a march of 33 miles from Manchester Md. and about 6 P. M. was detached from the Corps and ordered by Major Gen. G. G. Meade to hold Powers Hill. Later was ordered by Major Gen. H. W. Slocum to support the front line but at midnight was ordered to Powers Hill.

July 3. The Brigade by order of Major Gen. Slocum crossed Rock Creek and took position on the extreme right of the Army making connection with the Cavalry pickets and encountered and checked the advancing Confederate sharpshooters and skirmishers and remained until the close of the battle.

Casualties Killed 1 Officer 1 Man Wounded 11 Men Captured or Missing 2 Men Total 15

When was this photograph taken? May 23, 2010.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on north side of Neill Avenue.

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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Commander: Brig. Gen. Thomas Hewson Neill (April 9, 1826-March 12, 1885), a native of Pennsylvania, became a general in the American Civil War, serving in the Army of the Potomac in some of its most important campaigns. More about this officer.

After Action Report: After Action Report of Brig. Gen. Thomas H. Neill (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. 9 ft.; Base: approx. 2 ft. x 6 ft. 3 in. x 4 ft. 6 in.

Who made it? Unknown, sculptor.

What does it depict? National shield leans against a natural boulder. There are two horizontal rows of stars in relief along the top, and thirteen vertical stripes, alternately recessed and in relief. The Corps insignia of the Greek cross adorns the front. The piece stands on a tiered base. Overall height is 9 feet.

What does it honor? Monument indicates the position held by the 7th Maine Infantry on July 3, 1863 while in reserve. Lt. Col. Connor designed the regimental monument.

How is it inscribed? 7TH/MAINE INFANTRY/3RD BRIG 2ND DIV./6TH CORPS./JULY 3, 1863

When was this photograph taken? May 23, 2010.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Neill Avenue at Wolf Hill, 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 moved or materially altered.

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The 7th Maine Infantry served as a member of Neill’s Brigade in Howe’s Division of the Sedgwick’s Corps, Army of the Potomac. A Fighting 300 Regiment.

Commander: Lt. Col. Selden Connor (1839-1917). Law student in Vermont. Wounded at the Wilderness. Rose to rank of general. Post-war governor of Maine.

Number Engaged: 261

Casualties: 6 wounded

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

• Cpl. Richard Scully, Company K, G-4
• Pvt. William H. Smith, Company K, F-10

General Information

Raised: Aroostook, Kennebec, and Penobscot counties.

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

Organized at Augusta and mustered in August 21, 1861. Left State for Baltimore, Md., August 23. Attached to Dix’s Division, August to October, 1861. Davidson’s Brigade, W. F. Smith’s Division, Army of the Potomac, to March, 1862. 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, 4th Army Corps, Army Potomac, to May, 1862. 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, 6th Army Corps, to August, 1864.

SERVICE–Duty at Baltimore, Md., until October 25, 1861. Moved to Washington, D.C. Duty at Georgetown Heights until November 7, and at Lewinsville, Va., until March, 1862. Advance on Manassas, Va., March 10-15. Return to Alexandria, thence moved to Fortress Monroe, Va., March 23-24. Reconnaissance to Watt’s Creek March 27-31. Siege of Yorktown April 5-May 4. Battle of Williamsburg May 5. Advance up the peninsula May 9-13. At White House until May 19. Mechanicsville May 23-24. Seven days before Richmond June 25-July 1. Garnett’s and Golding’s Farms June 27-28. Savage Station June 29. White Oak Swamp Bridge and Glendale June 30. Malvern Hill July 1. At Harrison’s Landing until August 15. Movement to Fortress Monroe, thence to Centreville, August 15-27. In works at Centreville August 27-31. Assist in checking Pope’s rout at Bull Run August 30, and cover retreat to Fairfax C. H. September 1. Maryland Campaign September-October. Crampton’s Pass, South Mountain, September 14. Battle of Antietam September 16- 17. Ordered home to recruit October, and at Portland, Me., until January 21, 1863. Joined Brigade and Division at White Oak Church, Va., January 25. Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6. Operations at Franklin’s Crossing April 29-May 2. Maryes Heights, Fredericksburg, May 3. Salem Heights May 3-4. Banks’ Ford May 4. (Co. “F” Joined May 23.) Operations at Franklin’s Crossing June 5-13. Battle of Gettysburg, Pa., July 2-4. Fairfield July 5. Near Funkstown, Md., July 10-13. Bristoe Campaign October 9-22. Advance to line of the Rappahannock November 7-8. Rappahannook Station November 7. Mine Run Campaign November 26-December 2. Campaign from the Rapidan to the James River May 3-June 15, 1864. Battles of the Wilderness May 5-7; Spotsylvania May 8-12; Spotsylvania C. H. May 12-21. “Bloody Angle,” 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 17-July 9. Jerusalem Plank Road June 22-23. Moved to Washington, D.C., July 9-11. Repulse of Early’s attack on Washington, D.C., July 1!-12, Sheridan’s Shenandoah Valley Campaign August 7-21. Mustered out at Charlestown, Va., August 21, 1864. Veterans and Recruits transferred to 1st Maine Veteran Infantry. Regiment lost during service 15 Officers and 113 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 3 Officers and 209 Enlisted men by disease. Total 340.

The 6th Corps, 3rd Division, 3rd Brigade was also known as Wheaton’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Newton’s Division in the Sixth 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
SIXTH CORPS THIRD DIVISION
THIRD BRIGADE
Brig. Gen. Frank Wheaton
Col. David J. Nevin
62D NewYork 93D 98th 102D 139th Penna. Infantry

July 2. Arrived about 2 P. M. and late in the day moved to the north slope of Little Round Top. On the advance of Brig. Gen. Wofford’s Brigade and others forcing First and Second Brigades Second Division Fifth Corps across Plum Run and up the west base of Little Round Top the Brigade with First Brigade Third Division Fifth Corps on the left countercharged forcing the Confederates down the hill and across Plum Run and marsh and 100 yards up the slope beyond and remained during the night having recaptured two Napoleon guns.

July 3. Assigned to the command of Brig. Gen. J. J. Bartlett in the morning and remained in the advanced position of the previous night. Late in the day supported First Brigade Third Division Fifth Corps at an interval of 200 yards in advance through the Wheatfield and the woods on the south encountering a detachment of Brig. Gen. Benning’s Brigade and the combined forces captured about 200 prisoners of that Brigade and the colors of the 15th Georgia. At dark the line was recalled to a position of a few hundred yards in advance of the original line. The Brigade sustained some loss in this movement. One Napoleon and three caissons belonging to 9th Mass. Battery recaptured.

Casualties Killed 2 Men Wounded 7 Officers 44 Men Total 53

When was this photograph taken? April 15, 2011.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Field north of Valley of Death.

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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Commander: Brig. Gen. Frank (Francis) Wheaton (May 8, 1833 – June 18, 1903) was a career military officer in the United States Army during the American Civil War and Indian Wars. More about this officer.

After Action Report: After Action Report of Col. David J. Nevin (will open a pop up window).