Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
66th Ohio Infantry
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 17, 2008
1. 66th Ohio Infantry Monument
(Front)
Ohio
Infantry
Ohio's Tribute
(Right):
The 66th Ohio Infantry arrived in position just north of Little Round Top at 5 p.m. July 1. Morning of July 2 moved to Culp's Hill and entrenched. At day break July 3 advanced over the Union breastworks and with right here and left at tablet below. Opened an enfilading fire upon the enemy.
(Back):
The 66th Ohio Infantry was mustered into service for 3 years Dec. 17, 1861. Reenlisted as Veteran Regiment Dec. 16, 1863 and was mustered out July 15, 1865. Total enrolled 1334. Killed 117. Died 167. Wounded 320.
(Left):
Cedar Mountain
Antietam
Dumfries
Chancellorsville
Gettysburg
Lookout Mountain
Mission Ridge
Ringgold
Dug Gap, In Rocky Face
Resaca
New Hope Church
Pine Mountain
Kenesaw Mountain
Peach Tree Creek
Atlanta
Savannah
Erected 1887 by State of Ohio.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1863.
Location. 39° 49.206′ N, 77° 13.178′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Memorial can be reached
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Independent Battery E (within shouting distance of this marker); Culp's Hill Rehabilitation (within shouting distance of this marker); The Deadened Woods (within shouting distance of this marker); 95th New York Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); George Sears Greene (within shouting distance of this marker); 76th New York Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Battery K, Fifth U.S. Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); Defense of Culp's Hill (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. Right Side of Monument
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 Flank Marker
The Regiment's right flank is marked by this stone a few yards down the hill to the northeast.
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 17, 2008
6. Major J. G. Palmer
Also a few yards away from the monument is this stone.
66th O.V.I.
July 3, 1863
Here Major J.G. Palmer
fell mortally wounded.
Casualties
in this position: Killed 1
Wounded 17.
July 3, 1863
Here Major J.G. Palmer
fell mortally wounded.
Casualties
in this position: Killed 1
Wounded 17.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,231 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 4, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
