Lancaster in Coos County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
Col. Edward Cross
5th N.H. Infantry Vols.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, September 6, 2020
1. Col. Edward Cross Marker
Born April 22nd, 1832, mortally wounded July 2nd, 1863, while leading his command, the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 2nd Army Corps, at the Battle of Gettysburg, Penn.
The Fighting Fifth
Raised and disciplined by Col. Cross performed distinguished service through the war and was led by him in the battles of Rappahannock, Fair Oaks, Yorktown, Savages Station, Peach Orchard, White Oak Swamp, Malvern Hill, Charles City, Antietam, Fredericksburg and Gettysburg.
This monument is erected in memory of the accomplished journalist, brave pioneer, chivalric soldier, affectionate son, true friend and faithful craftsman who after a life of adventure at the commercial and political centers and in the distant territories of the Republic, died for its honor and integrity.
Gentle, courteous and brave, the story of his life closes with the fitting record.
Died on the Field of Honor.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • War, US Civil.
Location. 44° 29.462′ N, 71° 34.175′ W. Memorial is in Lancaster, New Hampshire, in Coos County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 2) and School Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Lancaster NH 03584, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lancaster War Memorial
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Also see . . .
1. Col. Edward Cross Leads the Fifth New Hampshire Raging Like a Lion. New England Historical Society website entry (Submitted on August 10, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Edward E. Cross. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on September 8, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
Internet Archive
2. Col. Edward E. Cross
Commanding the 1st Brigade of Caldwell's Division
Killed near Devil's Den
Commanding the 1st Brigade of Caldwell's Division
Killed near Devil's Den
From a Photo by Brady, The Century Magazine, Vol. 33, 1886.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, September 6, 2020
3. Col. Edward Cross Marker
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, September 6, 2020
4. Col. Edward Cross Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 945 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 8, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 2. submitted on September 29, 2020, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 3, 4. submitted on September 8, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
