Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
12th Massachusetts
2nd Brigade, 2nd Division
— 1st Corps —
Photographed By Craig Swain, December 27, 2008
1. 12th Massachusetts Position Marker
In the center of the marker is a circle or "moon," the symbol of the First Corps.
12th Massachusetts
(Webster) Reg't.
2nd. Brig. 2nd. Div. 1st Corps.
Erected 1885.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 39° 48.401′ N, 77° 14.105′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Memorial is at the intersection of Hancock Avenue and Humphreys Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Hancock Avenue. Located south of the Pennsylvania Memorial 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. That Order Meant Death (here, next to this marker); First Regiment Minnesota Volunteers (a few steps from this marker); 88th Pennsylvania Volunteers Position (a few steps from this marker); 90th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers (within shouting distance of this marker); Battery B, First Pennsylvania Light Artillery (within shouting distance of this
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. 12th Massachusetts at Gettysburg.
Also see . . . History of the 12th Massachusetts Infantry. (Submitted on February 2, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, December 27, 2008
2. 12th Massachusetts Position Marker
The marker is located next to the 1st Minnesota Infantry Monument. The 12th Massachusetts was one of several 1st Corps units rushed to this sector of the battlefield to shore up the lines. The 1st Minnesota made a desperate charge to gain time for these reinforcements to arrive.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,351 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 2, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
