Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
73rd New York Infantry
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
1. 73rd New York Infantry Monument
Second Fire Zouaves
Major Michael W. Burns commanding
Sickles' Excelsior Brigade
Colonel William R. Brewster
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Second Division
Brig. General A.A. Humphreys
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Third Corps
Major General D.E. Sickles
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Mustered in July 10 1861
Mustered out June 29 1865
(Right):
Excelsior Regiment
was conducted to this position by
Major H.E. Tremain
of the Third Corps staff
about 5.30 p.m. on July 2 1863
its loss on this field was
killed 4 officers
and 47 enlisted men
wounded 11 officers
and 92 enlisted men
missing 8 aggregate 162
(Left):
Fire Zouaves
served with
the Army of the Potomac
and participated in its campaigns
from Yorktown 1862
to Appomattox 1865
Total enrollment 1350
Total casualties 711
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Erected
this page online
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Known also as
the Fourth Regiment of
Sickles Excelsior Brigade
(Back):
New York City
Organized 1658
Disbanded 1865
This monument was erected at the instance
of the volunteer fireman of the City of New York
represented by the figure on the left
in grateful recognition of the services rendered
by the Second Fire Zouaves on this field
in defense of the Union July 2 1863
Board of Trustees
Under Chapter 397 Laws of New York 1897
Robert B. Nooney - George W. Anderson - Richard Cullen
Mathew Stewart - Peter J. Hickey - Michael F. Wynn
Thomas Fair - John Sidell - Francis McCarthy
Erected 1897 by City of New York.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 10, 1861.
Location. 39° 48.126′ N, 77° 14.89′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Memorial
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
2. Front Plaque
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sickles' Excelsior Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Battery E, 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 68th Pennsylvania Infantry (about 400 feet away); Clark's Battery (about 400 feet away); 15th New York Battery (about 400 feet away); Second Brigade (about 400 feet away); 141st Pennsylvania Infantry (about 400 feet away); Piercing the Union Line (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Also see . . . 73rd New York Infantry. History of the regiment. (Submitted on October 30, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
3. State Seal at Base of Monument
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
4. Right Side Plaque
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
5. Left Side Plaque
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
6. Back Plaque
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2010
7. Closeup of Statues
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
8. 73rd New York Infantry Monument
The monument is located along a foot trail leading out from the Excelsior Brigade Monument. In the background is the roof of the Sherfy Barn.
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 21, 2009
9. 73rd New York Infantry Advances
Looking at Emmitsburg Road. The Sherfy farm is on the right. The 73rd advanced forward to counter Barksdale's Confederates, who had broken much of Graham's Brigade line on the Emmitsburg Road. The 73rd filled a line between the Sherfy and Wentz Houses, replacing the 114th Pennsylvania. Also on the right is the monument for Battery E, 1st Rhode Island Artillery, which had just withdrawn when the 73rd arrived in this sector.
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 21, 2009
10. Foundations of the Wentz Farm
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,598 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 30, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 7. submitted on November 13, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 8. submitted on October 30, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 9, 10. submitted on March 28, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
