Cumberland Township in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

3rd Michigan Infantry

3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 3rd Corps

By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008

1. 3rd Michigan Infantry Monument

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

(Front):Erected by the State of Michigan
To her martyrs & Heroes
who fought in defense of
liberty and union
3rd Michigan Inftry 3rd Brig. 1st Div. 3rd Corps.
Mustered in
at
Grand Rapids
Mich.
June 10th 1861.

Army Potomac
First Bull Run
to
Appomattox
(Back):July 2nd 1863.This regiment, deployed as skirmishers 150 yards in advance of this position, held the line extending from the Peach Orchard east to the woods, was the right of de Trobriand's Brigade, and connected with the left of Graham's.
Went into action with 19 officers, 267 men. - Total 286
Casualties.
7 men killed, 3 officers and 28 men wounded, 7 men missing - Total 45.

Erected 1889 by State of Michigan.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is June 10, 1861.

Location. 39° 48.009′ N, 77° 14.956′ W. Marker is in Cumberland Township, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. Memorial is on Birney Avenue, on the left when traveling west

Back Inscription image. Click for full size.

By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008

2. Back Inscription

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. Located near stop 10, the Peach Orchard, on the driving tour of Gettysburg National Military Park. The monument at the apex of a turn north of the road. 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. 3rd Maine Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 2d New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Peach Orchard Salient (about 300 feet away); 141st Pennsylvania Infantry (about 400 feet away); 68th Pennsylvania Infantry (about 400 feet away); Wofford's Brigade (about 400 feet away); Battery F, Pennsylvania Light Artillery (about 400 feet away); 15th New York Battery (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cumberland Township.

State Plaque at the Top image. Click for full size.

By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008

3. State Plaque at the Top

Close Up of the Relief image. Click for full size.

By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008

4. Close Up of the Relief

By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008

5. 3rd Michigan Infantry Monument

The beside the monument is the regiment's left flank marker stone, which may indicate a secondary position held later in the battle. Note the slope of the ground here, with the 141st Pennsylvania monument in the background. The elevation of the Peach Orchard is evident from this view.

3rd Michigan Skirmish Line image. Click for full size.

By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008

6. 3rd Michigan Skirmish Line

The regiment extended a skirmish line to the south of the Peach Orchard, covering the ground between the Rose Woods and the orchard.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,118 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 28, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.