Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

3rd Maine Regiment

Photographed by Craig Swain, December 27, 2008

1. 3rd Maine Regiment Marker

The diamond symbol of Third Corps appears as red granite on the front between the text.

Inscription. 3rd Maine Regiment
Colonel M.B. Lakeman
in support
July 3rd, 1863
engaged July 2nd
in Peach Orchard

Erected 1889 by State of Maine.

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° 48.766′ N, 77° 14.117′ W. Memorial is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. It is on Hancock Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Located opposite the Copse of Trees on Cemetery Ridge 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: First Pennsylvania Cavalry (a few steps from this marker); Major General Alexander Webb (a few steps from this marker); A Change in Plans (within shouting distance of this marker); Death at the Wall (within shouting distance of this marker); Against All Odds (within shouting distance of this marker); A Thunderous Duel (within shouting distance of this marker); Second Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); 4th Maine Regiment (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.

Other markers no longer nearby. Battlefield Landmarks—South and West

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(was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Pickett's Charge (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The High Water Mark (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Cushing's Union Battery (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. 3rd Maine Infantry Markers at Gettysburg.

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Photographed by Craig Swain, December 27, 2008

2. 3rd Maine Regiment in Support

The 3rd Maine was one of several regiments from Third Corps moved from a reserve position to the point of attack on July 3.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,329 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 14, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.