Clarendon in Orleans County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Herbert Taylor
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 20, 2019
1. Herbert Taylor Marker
Private, 140th NY Infantry
died July 2, 1863 at
Little Round Top during
Battle of Gettysburg.
Buried in this cemetery.
Erected 2016 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 315.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 2, 1863.
Location. 43° 12.97′ N, 78° 1.756′ W. Marker is in Clarendon, New York, in Orleans County. It is at the intersection of South Holley Road (County Route 47) and Holley Byron Road (New York State Route 237), on the left when traveling south on South Holley Road. Marker is south of the intersection. Hillside Cemetery is on both sides of the road. Marker is across from the chapel. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Holley NY 14470, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, specifically in Western New York, in the Finger Lakes, and in the Rochester Metropolitan Area.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hillside Cemetery (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); V.F.W. Post 202 Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Eastern Orleans Memorial Post 202 (approx. 0.4 miles away); State Street (approx. half a mile away); Safe House / Brainard Home (approx. 0.6 miles away); In Honor of All Veterans (approx. 0.6 miles away); Holley Railway Depot (approx. 0.7 miles away); 1823 Canal Bed (approx. 0.7 miles away).
More about this marker. He is Charles Herbert Taylor on the family monument. He is H.C. Taylor on his gravestone. He is Hurburt Taylor on the military roster.
Regarding Herbert Taylor. His grave is registered with the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War in their
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 20, 2019
2. Herbert Taylor Marker
Northward. South Holley Road in background.
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 20, 2019
3. Herbert Taylor Marker
Wide view of marker location.
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 20, 2019
4. Herbert Taylor Marker
Notice how the terrain splits three ways at the marker. To reach the gravesite, Walk forward on the center, mid-level, terrace.
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 20, 2019
5. Herbert Taylor Gravesite
His gravesite is flagged. The Taylor family monument is at center. Note that the terrace bends 90° south here.
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 20, 2019
6. Herbert Taylor Headstone
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 20, 2019
7. Citiation on Taylor Monument
According to Melissa Ierlan, a town official who was involved in submitting the application for the marker grant, he was also known as Charles Herbert Taylor.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2019, by Deryn Pomeroy of Syracuse, New York. This page has been viewed 643 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 29, 2019, by Deryn Pomeroy of Syracuse, New York. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on May 20, 2019, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
