Cumberland Township in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
67th New York Infantry
1st Brigade
3rd Division, 6th Corps
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 17, 2008
1. 67th New York Infantry Monument
Atop the monument is a cross, the symbol of the VI Corps. Below it is the State Seal of New York and a relief.
(Front):
Long Island
Volunteers
67th N.Y. Inf'y
1st Brig.
3d Div. 6th Corps.
(Back):
position July 3d;
then moved
double quick to
left centre to resist
Confederate charge
upon our batteries
(Left):
in 23 battles;
Army
of the Potomac.
Gettysburg,
July 2d-3d 1863.
(Right):
mustered in as
U.S. Volunteers
June 20, 1861.
Mustered out
July 4, 1864.
320 re-enlisted
veterans served
through the war.
Erected
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 17, 2008
2. "It is over"
Relief on the front of the monument. The soldier is depicted with his weapon reversed. Behind him on the field are various debris of battle including a broken musket and busted drum.
this page online
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° 49.063′ N, 77° 13.184′ W. Marker is in Cumberland Township, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. Memorial is on Slocum Avenue, on the left when traveling north. 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. First Brigade (a few steps from this marker); 23d Pennsylvania Volunteers (a few steps from this marker); 82nd Pennsylvania Infantry (a few steps from this marker); 137th New York Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 29th Ohio Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Second Division
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 17, 2008
3. Back of Monument
Also see . . .
1. A Brief History of the 67th New York Volunteer Infantry. (Submitted on December 1, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. 67th New York Infantry. A regimental history. (Submitted on December 1, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 17, 2008
4. Left Side of Monument
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 17, 2008
5. Right Side of Monument
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 17, 2008
6. State Seal on Front of Monument
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 17, 2008
7. 67th New York Infantry Monument
As seen from Slocum Avenue.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,087 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on December 1, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
