Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
143rd Pennsylvania Infantry
2nd Brigade, 3rd Division
— 1st Corps —
Photographed By Craig Swain, December 27, 2008
1. 143rd Pennsylvania Infantry Monument
A circle or full moon, the symbol of First Corps, appears at the top of the monument.
(Front):
2nd Brig. 3rd Div. 1st Corps
Held this position July 2nd and 3rd 1863
and assisted in the repulse of the enemy on the 3rd.
Monument erected on 1st days field
near Reynolds Grove where the regiment lost 145 killed
and wounded and 91 missing out of 465 present for duty.
Losses here 16 killed and wounded.
Army of the Potomac
(Back):
Chancellorsville. Gettysburg.
Wilderness. Laurel Hill.
Spotsylvania. North Anna.
Bethesda Church. Cold Harbor.
Petersburg. Weldon R.R.
Vaughn Road. Hatchers Run.
Mustered in Luzerne Co. Aug. 26, 1862.
Mustered Out. June 12, 1865.
Erected 1895.
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° 48.59′ N, 77° 14.167′ 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 between the Vermont Memorial and the U.S. Regulars Memorial on Cemetery Ridge, 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. 13th Vermont Volunteer Infantry (a few steps from this marker);
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. 143rd Pennsylvania at Gettysburg.
Also see . . . 143rd Pennsylvania Infantry. Service history of regiment. (Submitted on April 11, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, April 4, 2009
2. Back of Monument
Photographed By Craig Swain, April 4, 2009
3. Weathered Inscription
Even on a clear day the front inscription is difficult to read. An off angle photo here catches the inscription against the reflection of the polished portion of the monument.
Photographed By Craig Swain, April 4, 2009
4. 143rd Pennsylvania Infantry Monument
The right flank marker for the regiment is a stone post standing behind the 149th Pennsylvania Infantry Monument, to the distant right in this view.
Photographed By Craig Swain, December 27, 2008
5. 143rd Pennsylvania Infantry Monument
The left flank marker for the regiment is a stone post seen in the right of this view, next to a position marker for the 13th Vermont.
Photographed By Craig Swain, April 4, 2009
6. 143rd Pennsylvania Infantry Position
Looking from the left flank marker post, in the foreground, toward the monument. The right flank marker post is behind the 149th Pennsylvania monument, standing to the right of the cedar tree in the distant center.
Photographed By Craig Swain, April 4, 2009
7. 143rd Pennsylvania Infantry Panel
The Regiment's panel on the Pennsylvania Memorial.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,503 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 11, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 7. submitted on April 15, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
