Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
61st Ohio Infantry
1st Brigade, 3rd Division
— 11th Corps —
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
1. 61st Ohio Infantry Monument
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1st Brigade
3rd Division 11th Corps
Erected by the State of Ohio
(Left)
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Gettysburg July 1,2,3. 1863.
Present for duty 309
Killed 6
Wounded 36
Missing 12
Total Loss 54
(Back):
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Freeman's Ford - Resaca
Warrenton Sulphur Springs - New Hope Church
Groveton - Culp's Farm
Chancellorsville
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Gettysburg - Atlanta
Wauhatchie - Sandersville
Mission Ridge - Monteith Swamp
Relief of Knoxville - Savannah
Bentonville
(Right):
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Was organized by companies
from various parts of Ohio
in April and May 1862.
It reenlisted as a
veteran regiment
from January to April 1864
was consolidated with the
82d Ohio Infantry
March 31, 1865,
and was mustered out
July 24, 1865.
Erected 1887 by State of Ohio.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1863.
Location. 39° 50.494′ N, 77° 14.041′ W. Marker is in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. Marker is on Howard Avenue, 0.2 miles east of Mummasburg Road, on the right when traveling east. Located 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. Battery I, First Ohio Light Artillery (within shouting
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
2. Close up of Front Inscription
Note the crescent moon symbol of the XI Corps above the inscription.
Also see . . . History of the Regiment. Detailing the operations of the Regiment during the war. The 61st had to honor to participate in several of the war's largest campaigns. (Submitted on September 6, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
3. Left Side Inscription
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
4. Back Inscription
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5. Right Inscription
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6. 61st Ohio Infantry Monument
Atop the monument is a sculpted knapsack to go with the crossed rifles, cartridge boxes and other accouterments on the front.
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
7. 61st Ohio Frontage
The Regiment initially deployed out as skirmishers generally to the north of where the monument stands today. Later in the day, the regiment maintained a frontage alongside Dilger's Battery, near the site of the monument.
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 21, 2009
8. Regiment's Position on July 2 and 3
Two flank markers represent the Regiment's position on July 2 and 3 on Cemetery Hill in what is today the National Cemetery. The left flank marker stone stands in the foreground here beside the road. The right flank is seen in the distance beside a tree.
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 21, 2009
9. 61st Ohio Infantry Position on July 2 and 3
Looking past the Regiment's left flank marker stone toward the town of Gettysburg. The regiment was one of several which were aligned on the north slope of Cemetery Hill on July 2 and 3. In front and to the left of the 61st were portions of Smith's Brigade. At the time of the battle, this was open field.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,305 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on September 6, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 8, 9. submitted on March 22, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
