Cumberland Township near Round Top in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
27th Regiment Connecticut Volunteers Position
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 11, 2008
1. 27th Connecticut Position Marker
This tablet indicates the advanced position of the 27th Regt. Conn. Vols. in its charge the afternoon of July 2, 1863.Erected 1885.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 2, 1863.
Location. 39° 47.718′ N, 77° 14.815′ W. Marker is near Round Top, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Memorial can be reached from Brooke Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Located in the Rose Woods, a short distance from the Avenue, 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. 53rd Pennsylvania Infantry (a few steps from this marker); 27th Connecticut Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Fourth Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Semmes's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); 145th Pennsylvania Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 64th New York Infantry (within
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Photographed By Craig Swain, November 11, 2008
2. The Position Marker on the Slope Down to Rose Run
The location of the position marker allows a perspective of the naturally strong terrain. Monuments along Brooke Avenue can be seen in the distance, up the slope.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,133 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 26, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
