Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
29th Ohio Infantry
1st Brigade, 2nd Division
— 12th Corps —
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 17, 2008
1. 29th Ohio Infantry Monument
The monument artwork displays the accouterments used by infantry soldiers in the Civil War framed by open tent flaps.
(Front):
1st Brig. 2nd Div. 12th Corps.
This memorial is erected by the
State of Ohio
(Left):
July 2d and 3d 1863
Engaged 332 - Killed 7
Wounded 31 - 2 mortally
Total loss 38
(Back):
Battles
Winchester 1862
Port Republic - June 3, 1862
Cedar Mountain
Chancellorsville
Gettysburg
Lookout Mountain
Dug Gap in Rocky Face
Resaca
New Hope Church
Pine Mountain
Kenesaw Mountain
Peach Tree Creek
Atlanta
Savannah
Carolina Campaign
The 29th Ohio Infantry
Commanded by Capt. Edward Hayes - J.B. Storer Adjutant
Occupied several positions in this vicinity, both in the
intrenchments and in reserve, July 2 and July 3 1863
(Right):
Aug. to Dec. 1861
Reenlisted as Veterans
Dec. 10, 1863
mustered out July 8 - 13 1865
Erected
this page online
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 2, 1863.
Location. 39° 49.063′ N, 77° 13.164′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Memorial is on Slocum Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Located between the lower and upper crest of Culp's 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. 122nd New York Infantry (a few steps from this marker); 137th New York Infantry (a few steps from this marker); 149th New York Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); First Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); 67th New York Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 82nd Pennsylvania Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 23d Pennsylvania Volunteers
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 17, 2008
2. Left Side Inscription
Also see . . . 29th Ohio Infantry. Details of the Regiment's service and other source materials. (Submitted on November 29, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Additional commentary.
1. Command of the 29th Ohio
Captain Wilber F. Stevens actually commanded the Regiment until wounded on July 3rd. Some sources speculate the Adjutant, J.B. Storer, had some long standing issues with Stevens. At Cedar Mountain the previous year Stevens left the field early. At Gettysburg some believed the wound was only minor. As such Storer, who had a hand in the monument's design, may have left Stevens' name out while mentioning his
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 17, 2008
3. Back of Monument
— Submitted November 29, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 17, 2008
4. Left Side Inscription
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 17, 2008
5. 29th Ohio Infantry Monument seen from the Road
The Regiment occupied several positions on the line. By the end of fighting on Culp's Hill, it was placed at a point near the modern intersection of Slocum and Williams Avenues, as indicated a right flank marker near the 7th Ohio Infantry Monument.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, April 8, 2018
6. 29th Ohio Infantry monument oddity
The "S" of the "US" on the pouch is reversed.
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 17, 2008
7. Left Flank Marker for the 29th O.V.I.
The left flank marker is a considerable way up Slocum Avenue. The closest monument is the 122nd New York. The 29th Ohio is the second monument from the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,441 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 29, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 6. submitted on May 26, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 7. submitted on November 29, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
