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| Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print | | Near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic) |
20th Connecticut Volunteers
12th Corps
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By Craig Swain, September 17, 2008 | |
| | | 1. 20th Connecticut Volunteers Monument | | |
Inscription. (Front):20th Conn. Vols. W. B. Wooster. Lt. Col. Comdg.
1st Brig. 1st. Div. 12th A.C.The Brig. Formed on this line on the morning of July 2nd. At eve it moved to support left of army. Returning it found the position and woods in rear occupied by Johnson's Division, Ewell's Corps. During the night it lay in the line of battle. At dawn, July 3rd the 20th Conn. advanced under cover of artillery and fought 5 hrs. driving the enemy and reoccupying the works. Was relieved by the 123rd N.Y. in afternoon moved to support the 2nd Corps against Longstreet's assault. This regiment went from Va. with 12th A.C. to Army of Cumberland. Marched with Sherman to the Sea.
(Right):Losses
Gettysburg Killed
and wounded. 28
Total killed and
died of wounds 90
died of other
causes 77
wounded 20
disabled and
discharged 264
Prisoners 125
(Left):Engagements
Chancellorsville
Gettysburg
Tracy City
Boyds Trail
Resacca
Cassville
Peach | | | | 
By Craig Swain, September 17, 2008 | |
| | | 2. Front Inscription | | |
Tree Creek
Turners Ferry
Atlanta
Savannah
Charleston
Silver Run
Averysboro
Bentonville
Erected 1885 by State of Connecticut.
Location. 39° 48.968′ N, 77° 13.073′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. Marker is on Slocum Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Click for map. Located on the lower crest of Culp's Hill in Gettysburg National Military Park. Marker is in this post office area: Gettysburg PA 17325, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Brigade (a few steps from this marker); 3d Maryland Infantry (a few steps from this marker); First Division (within shouting distance of this marker); 5th Connecticut Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 123rd New York Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 2nd Maryland Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 29th Pennsylvania Infantry (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Twelfth Corps (about 300 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Gettysburg. | | | | 
By Craig Swain, September 17, 2008 | |
| | | 3. Back of Monument | | |
Also see . . .
1. Culp's Hill. National Park Service virtual tour stop. (Submitted on November 18, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. 20th Connecticut Volunteers. Site relating the story of the Regiment. (Submitted on November 18, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
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By Craig Swain, September 17, 2008 | |
| | | 4. Right Side Inscription | | |
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By Craig Swain, September 17, 2008 | |
| | | 5. Left Side Inscription | | |
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By Craig Swain, September 17, 2008 | |
| | | 6. 20th Connecticut Volunteers Monument | | As seen from the opposite side of Slocum Avenue. On July 2, the regiment deployed here with the 46th Pennsylvania on their right and the 123rd New York on their left. | | |
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| Credits. This page originally submitted on November 18, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 311 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Submitted on November 18, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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