Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
1st Regiment Eastern Shore Maryland Volunteer Infantry
Photographed by Craig Swain, September 17, 2008
1. Eastern Shore Maryland Volunteer Infantry Monument
(Front):
Maryland Vol. Infantry
Col. Jas. Wallace.
Lockwood's Independent Brig.
12th Corps.
Maryland's Tribute to her Loyal Sons
(Back):
Five companies held the works in front of this stone on the morning of July 3d 1863, relieving other troops and remaining until about noon when they were relieved.
The remainder of this regiment were in position during the same time about three hundred yards to the right.
Consolidated with the 11th Md. Infy. Feb. 25th 1865.
Effective strength July 3d 1863. 583
Casualties
Killed 5. Wounded 18. Missing 2. Total 25.
Erected 1888 by State of Maryland.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 3, 1863.
Location. 39° 49.149′ N, 77° 13.182′ W. Memorial is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. It is on Slocum Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Located between the lower and upper crest of Culp's Hill in Gettysburg National Military Park. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Gettysburg PA 17325, United States of
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Regionally, this memorial is in South-Central Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 150th New York Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Second Brigade (a few steps from this marker); Shelter From Attack (a few steps from this marker); Fight for the Summit (within shouting distance of this marker); 28th Pennsylvania Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Company "I", 60th New York Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 60th New York Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); First Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Photographed by Craig Swain, September 17, 2008
2. Front of Monument
The artwork depicts a soldier in position behind breastworks such as used during the fighting for Culp's Hill.
Photographed by Craig Swain, September 17, 2008
3. Back of Monument
Photographed by Craig Swain, September 17, 2008
4. Right Flank Marker
The regiment's right flank marker stands to the south on the opposite side of Slocum Avenue from the monument. From this view, looking back to the monument, the regiment's approximate frontage can be appreciated.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,871 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 30, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
