Saratoga Springs in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The 77th Regiment, New York Volunteers
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, February 20, 2011
1. The 77th Regiment, New York Volunteers Marker
(Bemis Heights Battalion)
Third Brigade, Second Division, Sixth Corps.
Army of the Potomac.
1861 —— * —— 1865
Took part in all the campaigns of the Army of the Potomac, also in the Battle of Fort Stevens at Washington, D.C. and in the Campaign in the Shenandoah Valley under Sheridan.
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Erected 1875.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 43° 4.723′ N, 73° 47.129′ W. Marker has been damaged. Marker is in Saratoga Springs, New York, in Saratoga County. Marker is attached to the base of a pedestal upon which stands a sculpture of a Civil War Soldier. The marker is in Congress Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saratoga Springs NY 12866, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. These Gates (within shouting distance of this marker); Congress Spring (within shouting distance of this marker); Votes For Women (within shouting distance of this marker); Columbian Spring (within shouting distance of this marker); Solomon Northup (within
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More about this marker. A bronze sculpture of a Civil War soldier standing holding a rifle in both hands and resting its butt on the ground. The mustached figure wears a cap and a knee-length coat and cape. He rests on his proper right leg with proper left leg slightly bent. This figure stands atop a large rectangular bronze pedestal, which, in turn, rests a series of stacked rectangular stone blocks of varying sizes. On the lower face of the base is a bronze plaque with a carved stone cross and band of inlaid stars. The monument was dedicated Sept. 21, 1875
Saratoga Civil War statue demolished by vandals
145-year-old monument honored local Union troops, broken beyond repair
Stephen Williams @gazettesteve | July 17, 2020
SARATOGA SPRINGS -- A 145-year-old statue erected by the city to honor the local soldiers who fought for the Union during the Civil War was toppled
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, February 20, 2011
2. The 77th Regiment, New York Volunteers Marker
The statue, located in a prominent place just inside the entrance to Congress Park, honors the 77th New York Volunteers. The statue sat atop a tall pedestrial, but was somehow pulled down or knocked down. The damage was discovered by city police officers during a routine patrol about 3:30-3:45 a.m., said Saratoga Springs Police Department spokesman Lt. Robert Jillson.
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- Portion of an article Published on the website of the Daily Gazette of Schenectady, NY on Friday, July 17, 2020
Also see . . . 77th Infantry Regiment History Page. (Submitted on March 4, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, February 20, 2011
3. The 77th Regiment, New York Volunteers Sculpture
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, February 20, 2011
4. The 77th Regiment, New York Volunteers Monument
In Congress Park, Saratoga Springs
In Congress Park, Saratoga Springs
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, November 6, 2021
5. The 77th Regiment, New York Volunteers Marker
On July 16, 2020 vandals damaged the monument overnight, toppling the cast-zinc statue from its pedestal, causing sever damage breaking it into pieces. Evergreene Architectural Artists of Maryland did the repair work for $58,218, which was covered through the city's insurance program. The monument, which was donated by Veterans of the 77th Regiment for $3,000 in 1875, was scheduled for a post-repair unveiled in November of 2021.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 1,091 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 4, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 5. submitted on November 6, 2021, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
