Cumberland Township in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
2d New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry
3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, 3 Corps
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
1. 2d New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry Monument
The cone shaped top has reliefs of muskets pointed to the peak.
(Front):
Vol. Inft.
3. Brig. 2. Div. 3. Corps.
(Left):
24 Officers, 330 Enlisted men
July 2, 1863.
(Right):
Officers
7 killed 14 wounded
Enlisted Men
18 killed 119 wounded
missing 35
Erected 1886 by State of New Hampshire.
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° 48.031′ N, 77° 15.021′ W. Marker is in Cumberland Township, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. Memorial is at the intersection of Birney Avenue and Emmitsburg Road (Business U.S. 15), on the left when traveling east on Birney Avenue. Located near stop 10, the Peach Orchard, on the driving tour of 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. 68th Pennsylvania Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Wofford's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); 3rd Maine Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker);
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
2. Front Inscription
this page online
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3. Left Side Inscription
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4. Right Side Inscription
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5. Monuments at the Southwest Corner of the Peach Orchard
Monuments to the 2nd New Hampshire (right) and 3rd Maine Infantry Regiments stand at the southwest corner of the Peach Orchard.
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
6. Right Flank Marker Stone
The right flank marker stone of the 2nd New Hampshire was placed near the Wofford Brigade Tablet on Emmitsburg Road. The 2nd New Hampshire was part of Burling's Brigade, which was the reserve for the III Corps in the Peach Orchard sector. The Regiment was advanced at least as far as the southwest corner of the orchard, facing south, before finally being withdrawn.
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
7. Regimental Line
The left flank marker stone for the regiment is near the base of the 3rd Maine Infantry monument. The right flank marker stone, as pictured above, stands on the other side of Emmitsburg Pike to the west, beyond the post fence rails.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,038 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 27, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 7. submitted on October 28, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
