Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
12th Massachusetts Volunteers
2nd Brigade, 2nd Division
— 1st Corps —
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 1, 2008
1. 12th Massachusetts Volunteers Monument
Mass. Vols.
2nd Brig. 2nd Div. 1st Corps.
(Back):
survivors of the
Regiment
aided by its friends
and the
State of Massachusetts
1885.
(Back Facets):
Bates 64
(Left): July 1, 1863.
(Right): Webster Reg't
Erected 1885 by State of Massachusetts.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1863.
Location. 39° 50.622′ N, 77° 14.524′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Memorial is at the intersection of Doubleday Avenue and Robinson Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Doubleday Avenue. Located on the Oak Ridge section 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. John Cleveland Robinson (within shouting distance of this marker); 88th Pennsylvania Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Sacrifice of the 16th Maine (within shouting distance of this marker); 104th New York Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 90th Pennsylvania Volunteers
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. 12th Massachusetts at Gettysburg.
Also see . . . History of the 12th Massachusetts Infantry. (Submitted on January 18, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Mira Earls, July 21, 2012
2. 12th Massachusetts Volunteers Marker
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 1, 2008
3. Close Up of the Front Base
The base displays a cartridge box, sling, and bayonet scabbard.
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 1, 2008
4. Back of Monument
Note the facets on either side. Fletcher Webster organized the regiment, naming it in honor of his father Daniel Webster. Fletcher was killed at the Battle of Second Manassas. Colonel James L. Bates commanded the regiment at Gettysburg, but was wounded in the fighting.
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 1, 2008
5. Right Side
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 1, 2008
6. Left Side
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 1, 2008
7. Daniel Webster
The regiment was named after Congressman Daniel Webster (1782-1852), father of the regiment's first commander.
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 1, 2008
8. 12th Massachusetts Volunteers Position
Looking from the Oak Ridge observation tower down on the monument. The Regiment held a line along the ridge at this point. The right flank marker is beside the road on the right. The left flank marker is just around the bend in the road. Clearly these flank markers were adjusted to suit the road when placed.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,621 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 18, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on March 14, 2023, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on January 18, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
