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.
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. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Memorial 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. 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 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.
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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 1,202 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 14, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
