Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
95th New York Infantry
2nd Brigade - 1st Division
— 1st Corps —
New York
Infantry.
2nd Brigade
1st Division
1st Corps.
(Left):
This Regiment was formed
south of the McPherson House
and engaged the enemy at 10 a.m.
at 10:30 a.m. changed front.
Advanced to this position
with the 84th New York
and 6th Wisconsin.
Repulsed and captured
a large part of
Davis' Mississippi Brigade
in the railroad cut.
(Right):
held position on Oak Hill
indicated by marker;
being outflanked moved to
right of Seminary
supporting Battery B, 4th U.S.
Retired from that position
to Culp's Hill, where it remained
during July 2nd and 3rd
Casualties
Killed 7. Wounded 62. Missing 46.
Mustered in October 15, 1861.
Participated in 18 engagements
Mustered out July 16, 1865.
Erected 1893 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 1, 1993.
Location. 39° 50.245′ N, 77° 14.885′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Memorial is on Reynolds Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Located at the Railroad Cut 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. 6th Wisconsin Volunteers (here, next to this marker); 14th Regiment New York State Militia (within shouting distance of this marker); 12th Illinois Cavalry (within shouting distance of this marker); 3rd Indiana Cavalry (within shouting distance of this marker); 147th New York Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); First Division (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Trapped in the Cut (about 300 feet away); Brevet Major General James Samuel Wadsworth (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
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Also see . . . 95th New York Infantry. Service record and history of the regiment. (Submitted on January 9, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,243 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 9, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 6, 7. submitted on July 17, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 8. submitted on January 9, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.