Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
25th and 75th Ohio Infantry Regiments
2nd Brigade, 1st Division
— 11th Corps —
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 21, 2009
1. 25th and 75th Ohio Infantry Regiments Monument
At the top of the monument is a crescent moon, the symbol of Eleventh Corps. The state seal appears between the upper inscription. A flag is draped over the crown of the monument.
Her brave sons
25th & 75th
Ohio Infantry
2nd Brigade, 1st Division,
11th Corps
This memorial is erected by
the State of Ohio
(Left):
In the open fields beyond
Gettysburg on July 1, 1863,
the 11th Corps withdrew to
Cemetery Hill and at dark
on July 2, this position was
held by the 25th and 75th Ohio
Infantry when Early's Confed-
erate Division assaulted this
hill and broke the Union line
to the right but was repuls-
ed after a desperate hand
to hand conflict.
(Back):
Organized for 3 years
June 1861. Reenlisted
for 3 years Jan. 1, 1864.
Mustered out June 18, 1866.
75th Ohio Infantry
Organized for 3 years
Nov. 7, 1861. Mustered out
and
this page online
Jan. 17, 1865. Battalion
mustered out July 27, 1865.
(Right):
Gettysburg July 1, 2, 3, 1863.
25th Ohio Infantry
Engaged 220
Killed or Mortally
Wounded 16
Wounded 96
Missing 71
Total loss 183
75th Ohio Infantry
Engaged 269
Killed or mortally
Wounded 38
Wounded 62
Missing 86
Total loss 186.
Erected 1887 by State of Ohio.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1861.
Location. 39° 49.391′ N, 77° 13.712′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Memorial is on Wainwright Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Located on East Cemetery Hill in Gettysburg National
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 21, 2009
2. Left Side of Monument
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle of Gettysburg (within shouting distance of this marker); 17th Connecticut Volunteers (within shouting distance of this marker); 7th West Virginia Infantry (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 106th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers (about 400 feet away); 54th New York Infantry (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named 7th West Virginia Infantry (about 400 feet away); 134th New York Infantry (about 500 feet away); Major General Oliver Otis Howard (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. 25 and 75th Ohio at Gettysburg.
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 21, 2009
3. Back of Monument
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4. Right Side of Monument
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5. Flank Markers for the 25th and 75th Ohio
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6. 25th Ohio Position
Looking from the regiment's right flank marker, to the west. The Regiment initially held a line forward of this position on July 2. Attacks by Hays' Confederate Brigade drove the 25th back. After counterattacks, the 25 deployed here to the left of the 75th Ohio.
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 21, 2009
7. 75th Ohio Position
Looking from the 75th Ohio's left flank marker. The 75th initially held a line along Brickyard Lane (modern Wainwright Avenue). Hays' Confederate brigade focused their attacks on the sector held by the two Ohio regiments. After hand to hand fighting, the Federal line was reestablished here, with the 75th occupying an angle. Today monument (to the right of this photo) is at the peak of the angle. The right flank marker is out of frame to the right along Wainwright Avenue.
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 21, 2009
8. Angle of the Federal Lines on East Cemetery Hill
Looking north from the flank markers. By morning of July 2, the Federal lines were set on Cemetery Hill, with the two Ohio regiments occupying an angle with one leg on the Brickyard Lane (modern Wainwright Avenue) and the other on a stone wall extending to the Baltimore Pike. The 25th and 75th held the angle, with the 107th Ohio to their left and 17th Connecticut to their right. Hays' Confederate Brigade advanced from what is today the High School athletic field and collapsed the angle. After bitter fighting the Hays' Louisiana troops were pushed back and the line re-established.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,571 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on March 18, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
