Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
95th New York Infantry
2nd Brigade - 1st Division
| | 1st Corps | |
Photographed by Craig Swain, November 1, 2008
1. 95th New York Infantry Monument
On top of the monument is a knapsack supporting an enlarged cannonball.
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°
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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: 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.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Follow the 95th New York at Gettysburg by markers.
Also see . . . 95th New York Infantry. Service record and history of the regiment. (Submitted on January 9, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed by Craig Swain, November 1, 2008
2. Front of Monument
Note the state seal at the top of the monument. At the base is a circle, the symbol of the Federal First Corps.
Photographed by Craig Swain, November 1, 2008
3. Left Side Plaque
Photographed by Craig Swain, November 1, 2008
4. Right Side Plaque
Photographed by Craig Swain, November 1, 2008
5. The 95th N.Y. and 6th Wisconsin Monuments
Monuments on the east side of Reynolds Avenue seen from the bridge over the railroad.
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 23, 2015
6. 95th New York Infantry Monument (Left)
Railroad Cut in Background
Railroad Cut in Background
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 23, 2015
7. 95th New York Infantry Monument (Left)
Railroad Cut in Background
Railroad Cut in Background
Photographed by Craig Swain, November 1, 2008
8. Position of the 95th New York at the Railroad Cut
Looking from the regiment's right flank marker toward the railroad cut. The left flank marker stone is next to the bridge abutment. Of course the road bridge was not in place at the time of the battle. The 95th New York along with the 6th Wisconsin and 84th New York caught parts of Davis' Brigade in the cut, and inflicted heavy casualties on the Confederates.
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 1,419 times since then and 23 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.
