Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
90th Pennsylvania Volunteers
2nd Brigade, 2nd Division
| | First Corps | |
Photographed by Craig Swain, November 1, 2008
1. 90th Pennsylvania Volunteers Monument
The monument takes the form of a tree trunk, with several bronze adornments.
Here fought the 90th
Penna. Infantry
On the afternoon of July 1, 1863.
Killed and mortally wounded 11,
wounded 44, captured or missing
39. Total 94, of 208 engaged.
Organized at Phila. Oct. 1, 1861
Mustered out Nov. 26, 1864
90th P.V.
2nd Brig. 2nd Div.
First Corps.
Erected 1888 by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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° 50.66′ N, 77° 14.519′ W. Memorial is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. It is at the intersection of Doubleday Avenue and Mummasburg Road, on the left when traveling south on Doubleday Avenue. Located on the Oak Ridge section in Gettysburg National Military Park. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Gettysburg PA 17325, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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: 16th Maine Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Sacrifice of the 16th Maine (within shouting distance of this marker); 12th Massachusetts Volunteers (within shouting distance of this marker); John Cleveland Robinson (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 88th Pennsylvania Infantry
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Another marker is no longer nearby. End of the First Day (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. The 90th Pennsylvania at Gettysburg.
Also see . . . 90th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment. Service history of the regiment. (Submitted on January 18, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed by Dave Kerr, October 5, 2012
2. 90th Pennsylvania Volunteers Marker
Detail of monument
Photographed by Craig Swain, November 1, 2008
3. Plaque on Marker
Note the circle above the plaque, the symbol of First Corps.
Photographed by Craig Swain, November 1, 2008
4. Knapsack with Regimental Designation
The knapsack hangs from a broken tree limb, along with a musket, cartridge box, and bayonet. Note also the bronze "vines" around the monument.
Photographed by Craig Swain, November 1, 2008
5. State Seal on Monument
Photographed by Craig Swain, November 1, 2008
6. The Bird's Nest
Near the top of the monument is a bronze bird's nest. According to a story told by soldiers, during the fighting a nest full of baby birds was noticed on the ground, upset by the firing. A solder of a regiment returned the nest and the birds to a nook in a nearby tree. Or so the story goes.
Photographed by Craig Swain, January 13, 2007
7. 90th Pennsylvania Volunteers Position
The 90th Pennsylvania held a position at the north end of the First Corps line. The regiment straddled the Mumasburg Road, seen here running from left to right.
Photographed by Craig Swain, January 13, 2007
8. The 90th Pennsylvania Position
The position of the monument and regimental lines, seen from the Oak Ridge observation tower.
Photographed by Craig Swain, November 1, 2008
9. Left Flank Marker for the 90th Pennsylvania
Keeping with the theme of the larger monument, the flank marker appear as tree stumps.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,464 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 18, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on October 5, 2012, by Dave Kerr of Carlisle, Pennsylvania. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on January 18, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
