Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
19th Maine Infantry Regiment
1st Brigade, 2nd Division
| | 2nd Corps | |
Photographed by Craig Swain, December 27, 2008
1. 19th Maine Infantry Regiment Monument
1st Brigade, 2d Division, 2d Corps
In the Evening of July 2d this Regiment at a position on the left of Batt'y C, 5th U.S. helped to repel the enemy that had driven in Humphreys' Division, taking one battle flag and re-capturing four guns.
On July 3, after engaging the enemy's advance from this position, it moved to the right to the support of the 2d Brigade and joined in the final charge and repulse of Pickett's Command.
Effective strength. July 2d. 405;
Killed & mortally wounded 65;
Wounded not fatally, 137; Missing 4.
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° 48.663′ N, 77° 14.167′ W. Memorial is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. It is on Hancock Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Located south of the "Copse of Trees" and beside the U.S. Regulars Memorial 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: 15th Massachusetts Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); United States Regulars
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Photographed by Craig Swain, December 27, 2008
2. Sides of Monument
On both sides is inscribed the year "1863." In the middle is the trefoil symbol of Second Corps.
Photographed by Craig Swain, December 27, 2008
3. Close Up of the Inscription
Photographed by Craig Swain, December 27, 2008
4. 19th Maine Infantry Regiment Position
On the far left and right of this view are the respective flank marker stones.
Photographed by Craig Swain, December 27, 2008
5. 19th Maine View of the Confederate Advances
The 19th Maine, defending along the line next to the monument here, defended against Confederate attacks on both July 2 and 3.
Photographed by Craig Swain, December 27, 2008
6. July 2 Position of the 19th Maine Infantry
Looking from the left flank marker stone for the regiment's July 2 position. The right flank stone is next to Hancock Avenue at the bend. To the right is the Vermont State Memorial. In the hazy distance is the US Regulars Memorial. The Regiment's main monument and July 3 position is near the Regulars Memorial.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,815 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 20, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 6. submitted on February 25, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
