Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
137th New York Infantry
3d Brigade, 2d Division
— 12th Corps —
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 17, 2008
1. 137th New York Infantry Monument
The monument incorporates a five pointed star at the top, the symbol of the XII Corps. Crossed rifles and a wreath surrounding a cartridge box complete the front artwork.
(Front):
3d Brig. 2d Div.
12th Corps
(Left):
Regiment
of New York
Infantry
held this
position
July 2d 1863,
and until the
retreat of
the Rebel Army.
(Back):
Killed 40,
Wounded 87,
Missing 10.
(Right):
in this
and many other
great battles
of the war
it holds a
proud position
in the history
of the
"Great Rebellion"
Erected 1888 by State of New York.
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° 49.054′ N, 77° 13.17′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Memorial is at the intersection of Slocum Avenue and Williams Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Slocum Avenue. Located between the lower and upper crest of Culp's Hill in 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. 29th Ohio Infantry (a few steps from this marker); 23d Pennsylvania Volunteers (a few steps from this marker); 67th New York Infantry
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Also see . . . 137th New York Infantry. Regimental history page. The regiment was nicknamed "Ironclads." It was commanded by Colonel David Ireland at Gettysburg. (Submitted on November 29, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 17, 2008
2. State Seal Disk on Front
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3. Left Side Inscription
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4. Back Inscription
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5. Right Side Inscription
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6. 137th New York Infantry Monument as seen from the Road
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 17, 2008
7. 137th New York Infantry Left Flank Marker
Looking from the regiment's left flank marker toward the monument. The marker designates the original position of the regiment on the afternoon of July 2. When the rest of the Division had move to reinforce other sectors on the evening of July 2, the 137th was ordered to cover the ground vacated by Kane's and McDougal's Brigades near the lower crest of Culp's Hill, with barely 450 men. The New Yorkers resisted the superior numbers of Confederates, and bought time for reinforcements to arrive. Eventually, the regiment reoccupied a position their original lines. The other monuments nearby are those of Federal regiments which occupied portions of the line on July 3rd.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,705 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on November 29, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
