Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
8th Pennsylvania Cavalry
2nd Brigade, 2nd Division
— Cavalry Corps —
Photographed By Craig Swain, December 27, 2008
1. 8th Pennsylvania Cavalry Monument
2nd Brigade 2nd Division Cavalry Corps
Recruited in Phila., Bucks, Lycoming, & Luzerne Counties
Mustered in Aug. - Oct. 1861 Reenlisted Dec. 31st 1863
Mustered out July 24th 1865.
With the Army of the Potomac from Manassas to Appomattox
Participated in
135 Battles and Skirmishes
This regiment detached with the 2nd Corps, covered the rear of
the army on the march from Virginia. At Frederick rejoined the
Cavalry Corps and with Gregg's Division moved in the advance to
Gettysburg July 1st, moved hastily to Manchester to protect trains
July 4th joined in pursuit of the enemy participating in the
night attack at Monterey Pass and the many other cavalry
engagements until the enemy retreated into Virginia.
Erected 1890 by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Animals • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1861.
Location. 39° 48.499′ N, 77° 14.077′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Memorial is at the intersection of Pleasonton Avenue and Humphres Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Pleasonton Avenue. Located just north of the Pennsylvania
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Second Brigade (a few steps from this marker); 2d Corps Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); 4th New York Cavalry (within shouting distance of this marker); Cavalry Corps (within shouting distance of this marker); 2nd New York Cavalry (within shouting distance of this marker); 84th Pennsylvania Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 124th New York Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Pennsylvania State Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Also see . . . 8th Pennsylvania Cavalry. Service history of the regiment. (Submitted on February 8, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Henry T. McLin, August 9, 2011
2. Close-up showing weather wear
Photographed By Craig Swain, December 27, 2008
3. Close Up of Plaque
Photographed By Craig Swain, December 27, 2008
4. Regimental Name Inscribed on Opposite Side
Photographed By Craig Swain, December 27, 2008
5. Mounted Cavalry Trooper
Close up of the mounted trooper.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, July 12, 2003
6. 8th Pennsylvania Cavalry Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,289 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 8, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on August 27, 2011, by Henry T. McLin of Hanover, Pennsylvania. 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 8, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 6. submitted on July 8, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
