Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
7th West Virginia Infantry
Infantry
July 3, 1863.
Erected 1898 by State of West Virginia.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 39° 49.331′ N, 77° 13.66′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Memorial is on Wainwright Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Located on East Cemetery Hill 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. 54th New York Infantry (a few steps from this marker); 68th New York Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 17th Connecticut Volunteers (within shouting distance of this marker); First Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); 153rd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named 7th West Virginia Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 41st New York Infantry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Attack on Cemetery Hill (about 400 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. 7th West Virginia Infantry at Gettysburg. Follows the charge of July 2.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,333 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 18, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.