Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
8th New York Cavalry
1st Brigade, 1st Division
— Cavalry Corps —
Photographed By Craig Swain, April 4, 2009
1. 8th New York Cavalry Monument
A left profile relief of a mounted cavalryman is the main feature of the monument. However the crossed saber badge of the cavalry is on top (both front and back) of the monument. And the State Seal is on the lower front.
(Front):
1st Brigade, 1st Division,
Cavalry. Corps.
(Back):
3 Killed,
10 Wounded,
21 Missing.
Erected 1889 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, 1863.
Location. 39° 50.012′ N, 77° 15.034′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Memorial is at the intersection of Reynolds Avenue and Meredith Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Reynolds Avenue. Located on the First Day Battlefield, opposite of McPherson Woods, 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 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 151st Pennsylvania Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Third Division (within shouting distance of this marker); Abner Doubleday
this page online
Also see . . . 8th New York Cavalry. Service record of the "Rochester Regiment." (Submitted on January 12, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 1, 2008
2. Back of Monument
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 1, 2008
3. 8th New York Cavalry Monument on Reynolds Avenue
The monument did stand about 1000 feet north when originally dedicated. When the 8th Illinois Cavalry asked to post their monument, the Battlefield Board determined the New York monument location should be adjusted. The flank markers for the 8th New York still stand near the intersection of Reynolds Avenue and Chambersburg Pike.
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 23, 2015
4. 8th New York Cavalry Monument (Looking South)
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 23, 2015
5. 8th New York Cavalry Monument (Looking North)
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 1, 2008
6. Mid-Day Skirmish Line
The 8th New York was detailed to provide a skirmish line on the south end of McPherson Ridge shortly after being relieved on the main line by I Corps infantry. This view looks to the southwest of the I Corps line on Reyonlds Avenue. The red barn is the the location of John Herbst's (who owned the wood lot commonly called McPherson's or Reynolds' Woods) farm. The 8th New York's skirmish line extended across the open fields around that farm. Later a couple of companies were posted around Meals Orchard, near the modern brick buildings in the distant center.
Photographed By Eric Milask, September 10, 2010
7. 8th New York Cavalry Marker Relief Art Close-Up
The Smithsonian inventory page for this monument describes it as a bas-relief of a mounted cavalryman is set into a recessed surface of a square monument with an apexed cap. The figure is seen in proper left profile.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,493 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 16, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2, 3. submitted on January 12, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4, 5. submitted on January 5, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 6. submitted on January 12, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 7. submitted on December 30, 2010, by Eric Milask of Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
