Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First Brigade
Second Division - Second Corps
— Army of the Potomac —
Photographed By Craig Swain, December 27, 2008
1. First Brigade, Second Division, Second Corps Tablet
The trefoil of Second Corps appears at the top of the tablet.
Second Corps Second Division
First Brigade
Brig. Gen. William Harrow
Col. Francis E. Heath
19th. Maine 15th. Massachusetts
1st. Minnesota 82d. New York Infantry
July 2 Early in the morning took position in the rear of Second and Third Brigades. The 15th Mass. and the 82d. New York were advanced to the Emmitsburg Road on the right of Cordori House to support Third Corps the other two regiments were moved to the left on a line with Third Brigade. The Third Corps having been forced back the advanced regiments wwere compelled to retired to the main line by Brig. Gen. Wright's Brigade which captured several pieces of Artillery but supports coming quickly to the Union line they forced the Confederates back across the Emmitsburg Road with heavy loss and retook the captured Artillery. Col. G.H. Ward 15th Mass. and Col. J.J. Huston 82d New York were mortally wounded.
July 3 At 1 p.m. a terrific cannonade was opened along the Confederate line in front which continued for about two hours followed by a charge of over 15,000 Infantry its right striking Second and Third Brigades. This Brigade moved at once to the right and assisted the other two Brigades in repelling the assault and capturing a large number of prisoners and several flags.
Casualties. Killed 10 officers 137
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Erected 1912 by Gettysburg National Military Park Commission.
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° 48.643′ N, 77° 14.156′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Memorial is on Hancock Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Located south of the "Copse of Trees" and beside the U.S. Regulars Memorial on Cemetery Ridge 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. 15th Massachusetts Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Battery B, 1st New York Light Artillery (a few steps from this marker); 1st Regiment Minnesota Volunteers (within shouting distance of this marker); 150th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers (within shouting distance of this marker); Second Division (within shouting distance of this marker); 19th Maine Infantry Regiment (within shouting distance of this marker); 121st Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers (within shouting distance of this marker); 82nd New York Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
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Photographed By Craig Swain, December 27, 2008
2. Harrow's Brigade Tablet
Photographed By Craig Swain, December 27, 2008
3. Section of Harrow's Brigade Line, July 3
Looking north from Hancock Avenue along the fence line extending south from the Copse of Trees (seen in the background). Prior to the cannonade, the Brigade was arrayed, from left to right (south to north), 82nd New York, 1st Minnesota, 15th Massachusetts, and 19th Maine. The monuments of those regiments stand on the line starting with the 82nd New York on the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,105 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 20, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
