Cumberland Township near Round Top in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
2d Pennsylvania Reserves
31st Infantry
— 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, 5th Corps —
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 11, 2008
1. 2d Pennsylvania Reserves Monument
On top of the monument is the Maltese Cross of Fifth Corps. A flag is draped over the top and left side of the monument. The state coat of arms is at the base.
(Front):31st Infantry
1st Brigade 3d Division 5th Corps
Mustered in May 27 1861
Mustered out June 16 1864
Recruited at Philadelphia
(Left):
the hill in rear to this position and
held it until the afternoon of July 3d
when the brigade advanced through
the woods to the front and left
driving the enemy and capturing
many prisoners
(Back):
or New Market Cross Roads, Malvern Hill,
Groveton, 2nd Bull Run, South Mountain,
Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg,
Bristoe Station, Rappahannock Station,
Mine Run, Wilderness, Spotsylvania,
North Anna, Totopotomy, Bethesda Church
(Right):
24 officers and 249 men
Killed and Died of wounds 9 men
Wounded 2 officers and 25 men
Captured or missing 1 man
Total enrollment 850
Died of disease etc. 2 officers 62 men
Wounded 21 officers 176 men
Captured or missing 5 officers 48
this page online
Totals 32 officers 368 men
Total Casualties 400
Erected 1890 by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 27, 1861.
Location. 39° 47.776′ N, 77° 14.473′ W. Marker is near Round Top, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Memorial is on Ayres Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Located in the Wheatfield section of 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. First Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named First Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); 30th Pennsylvania Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Frederick Taylor (within shouting distance of this marker); 81st Pennsylvania Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 148th Pennsylvania Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 27th Connecticut Infantry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Second U.S. Infantry (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Round Top.
Also see . . . 2d Pennsylvania Reserves / 31st Pennsylvania Infantry. Service
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 11, 2008
2. Left Side Inscription
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 11, 2008
3. Back Inscription
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 11, 2008
4. Right Side Inscription
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 11, 2008
5. 2d Pennsylvania Reserves Position
Looking across Ayres Avenue at the monument. The regiment held a line in this vicinity for most of July 3, engaging Confederate skirmishers on the west side of the Wheatfield. In the afternoon, the regiment moved forward with the Brigade and cleared the Wheatfield sector of Confederates.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,090 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 1, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
