Cumberland Township near Round Top in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
13th Pennsylvania Reservers
1st Brigade, 3rd Division
— 5th Corps —
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 11, 2008
1. 13th Pennsylvania Reservers Monument
(Front):
(Right):
(1st Rifles) 42d Infantry
1st Brigade 3d Division 5th Corps
Mustered in May 28 - June 11 1861
Mustered out June 11 1864
Recruited in Tioga, Perry, Cameron, Warren, Carbon,
Elk, Chester, McLean and Clearfield Counties
Killed and died of wounds 2 officers and 9 men
Wounded 8 officers and 27 men
Captured or missing 2 men
Total enrollment 1200
Killed and died of wounds 11 officers and 151 men
Died of disease etc. 1 officer and 92 men
Wounded 29 officers and 395 men
Captured or missing 12 officers and 243 men
Total casualties 934
(Left):
Dranesville, Strasburg, Woodstock, Mount Jackson,
Harrisonburg, Cross Keys, Mechanicsville, Ganes' Mill, Glendale or New Market Cross Roads, Malvern Hill, Catlett's Station, Groveton, 2d Bull Run, South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Bristoe Station, Rappahannock Station, Mine Run, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, North Anna, Totopotomy, Bethesda Church
July 2d in the evening charged from the hill in rear to this position and held it until the afternoon of July 3d when the Brigade advanced through the woods to the front and left driving the enemy and capturing many prisoners.
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Erected 1890 by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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° 47.714′ N, 77° 14.481′ W. Marker is near Round Top, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Memorial is on Ayres Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Located off a loop in Ayres Avenue near the Wheatfield and Day'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. Second Brigade (here, next to this marker); Seventh U.S. Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Second U.S. Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Tenth U.S. Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Third U.S. Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Frederick Taylor (within shouting distance of this marker); Fourth U.S. Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 5th New Hampshire Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Round Top.
Also see . . . 42nd Pennsylvania Volunteers. Service history of the regiment. The regiment was known at different times (and at the same time!) as the 13th Pennsylvania
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 11, 2008
2. Right Side Plaque
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 11, 2008
3. Left Side Plaque
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 11, 2008
4. State Coat of Arms on Front of Monument
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 11, 2008
5. Maltese Cross on Back of Monument
The cross is the symbol of the Fifth Corps.
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 11, 2008
6. 13th Pennsylvania Reservers Monument
In front of the monument is the 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, Fifth Corps Tablet. The left flank marker stone for the 13th Pennsylvania stands beside the road in the right foreground.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,597 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 24, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
