Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
147th New York Infantry
2nd Brigade, 1st Division
— 1st Corps —
New York
Infantry,
2d Brigade,
1st Division,
1st Corps.
(Back)
July 1st 1863
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Killed and wounded
here 212
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Killed and mortal wounded 76
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Wounded 146,
Missing 79,
Total loss 301,
Number engaged 380.
(Right):
Mine Run
Wilderness
Spottsylania
North Anna
Cold Harbor
Petersburg
Weldon R.R.
(Left):
Peebles Farm
Hatchers Run
Dabneys Mills
Gravelly Run
White Oak Road
Five Forks
Appomattox
Erected 1888 by State of New York.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1892.
Location. 39° 50.285′ N, 77° 14.868′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Memorial is on Reynolds Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Located north of the Second Railroad Cut in Gettysburg National Military Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gettysburg PA 17325, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Trapped in the Cut (a few steps from this marker); 3rd Indiana Cavalry (a few steps from this marker); Brevet Major General James Samuel Wadsworth (a few steps from this marker); Davis's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); 95th New York Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 14th Regiment New York State Militia (within shouting distance of this marker); 6th Wisconsin Volunteers (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 56th Pennsylvania Infantry (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. The 147th New York Infantry at Gettysburg.
Also see . . . 147th New York Infantry. Also called the Oswego Regiment. The historical sketch linked off the site provides many details of the regiments fighting at Gettysburg. (Submitted on January 16, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,770 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 16, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 7. submitted on July 17, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 8. submitted on January 16, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 9, 10. submitted on July 17, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 11, 12. submitted on January 16, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.