Herkimer in Herkimer County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Thirty-Fourth Regiment
New York State Volunteer Infantry
— Colonel James A. Suiter —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 29, 2011
1. The Thirty-Fourth Regiment Marker
of the County of Herkimer
in grateful remembrance
of the valiant and distinguished services
of the Thirty-Fourth Regiment
New York State Volunteer Infantry
in the War of the Rebellion
under the command of
Colonel James A. Suiter
Enlisted and organized under the first
call for volunteers issued April 15, 1861
mustered into the service of the
State of New York May 1, 1861
mustered into the service of the
United States June 15, 1861
First Brigade, Second Division, Second Corps
Army of the Potomac
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Distinctly representing this county
these heroic defenders of the Union
like unto their forefathers of the
Revolution promptly manifested their
patriotic zeal and freely offered their
lives for the perpetuation of the
fundamental principles of this Republic
Erected by The People of the County of Herkimer.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is April 15, 1937.
Location. 43° 1.736′ N, 74° 59.344′ W. Marker is in Herkimer, New York, in Herkimer County. Marker is on North Main
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. General Herkimer Takes Command (a few steps from this marker); 1834 Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolution in the Mohawk Valley (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Dayton (within shouting distance of this marker); Fred'ck Staring (approx. ¼ mile away); Early Village Burying Ground (approx. ¼ mile away); General Nicolas Herrhheimer (approx. ¼ mile away); Mohawk War Memorial (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Herkimer.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 29, 2011
2. The Thirty-Fourth Regiment Marker
View of the historic marker with the county courthouse parking lot in the background.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 29, 2011
3. The Thirty-Fourth Regiment Marker
View of the historic marker looking south along North Main Street.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 29, 2011
4. The Thirty-Fourth Regiment Marker
View of the historic marker situated at the southwest corner of the county courthouse.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 849 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 11, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
