Cumberland Township near Round Top in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
9th Pennsylvania Reserves
(38th Pennsylvania Infantry)
— 3d Brigade, 3d Division, 5th Corps —
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 11, 2008
1. 9th Pennsylvania Reserves Monument
The soldier is depicted paying respects to fallen comrades. Note the Maltese cross of the Fifth Corp on the soldier's kepi and to the right of the soldier. The state seal is on a plaque below the relief.
(38th Penna. Infantry)
3d Brig. 3d Div. 5th Corps
(Back):
The Regiment arrived on the field July 2nd about 5 p.m. with 377 officers and men and soon after moved to this position and held it until the close of the battle with a loss of five wounded.
Recruited in the counties of Alleghany, Beaver and Crawford.
Mustered in State Service April & May 1861. Mustered in U.S. Service July 258th 1861. Mustered out May 12th 1864.
Total enrollment 1090.
Killed and died of wounds 6 Officers 108 men.
Died of disease 1 officer 53 men.
Wounded 10 officers 294 men.
Captured or missing 2 officers and 98 men.
Total loss 572.
Dranesville - 2nd Bull Run
Mechanicsville - South Mountain
Gaines Mill - Antietam
Charles City Cross Roads - Fredericksburg
Malvern Hill - Gettysburg
Gainesville - Bristoe Station
Grovetown - Mine Run
Erected 1890 by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1861.
Location. 39° 47.381′ N, 77° 14.23′ W. Marker is near Round Top, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Memorial is at the intersection of Warren
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Law's Brigade (a few steps from this marker); 83rd Pennsylvania Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); …built for defense (within shouting distance of this marker); Twentieth Maine (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Tenacious 20th Maine (about 400 feet away); 10th Pennsylvania Reserves (about 400 feet away); "Hold The Ground At All Hazards" (about 400 feet away); Third Brigade (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Round Top.
Also see . . . 9th Pennsylvania Reserves / 38th Pennsylvania Infantry. Service history of the regiment. (Submitted on January 3, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 11, 2008
2. Back of Monument
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 11, 2008
3. Monument Seen from Warren Avenue
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 11, 2008
4. Left Flank of the 38th Pennsylvania
Looking north from the left flank marker stone, along the stone wall which the regiment used during the battle. Warren Avenue (not there at the time of the battle) bisects the line.
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 11, 2008
5. Right Flank of the 38th Pennsylvania
Looking south from the right flank marker stone. The right flank marker is on the north side of Warren Avenue, along with the monument. The 38th Pennsylvania was ordered to clear the Confederates from between the round tops. Having done so, the Pennsylvanians built breastworks out of the rocks and stones.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,742 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 3, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
