Cumberland Township near Gettysburg 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 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 3, 1863.
Location. 39° 49.063′ N, 77°
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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: 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 (within shouting distance of this marker); 65th New York Infantry (within shouting
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.
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
3. Back of Monument
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 February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,276 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on December 1, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
