Mount Joy Township near Lake Heritage in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
43rd New York Infantry
3rd Brigade, 2nd Division
— 6th Corps —
Photographed By Craig Swain, April 4, 2009
1. 43rd New York Infantry Monument
On top of the monument is a bronze display with a cartridge box over an oak laurel.
3d Brig. 2d Div. 6th Corps.
Arrived on field 4 p.m. July 2d 1863.
Held this position from the morning
of July 3d until close of battle.
(Back):
the Forty Third Reg't New York Infantry.
Organized at Albany, N.Y. Mustered into the U.S. Service Sept. 22d 1861.
Served with the 6th Corps Army of the Potomac throughout the war
Mustered out June 27th 1865. Bore a part in the engagements of
Yorktown. Willamsburgh. The Seven Days Battle.
Crampton's Pass. Antietam. Fredericksburg. Marye's Heights.
Salem Heights. Gettysburg. Rappahannock Station. Mine Run.
Wilderness. Spottsylvania. North Anna. Tolopotomoy.
Cold Harbor. Petersburg 1864. Fort Stevens. Winchester.
Fisher's Hill. Cedar Creek. Petersburg 1865. Sailor's Creek.
Appomattox Court House.
Erected 1889 by State of New York.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is June 27, 1865.
Location. 39° 48.478′ N, 77° 12.604′ W. Marker is near Lake Heritage, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Mount Joy Township. Marker can be reached from Clapsdale Road, on the left
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Third Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); 7th Maine Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 61st Pennsylvania Infantry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 49th New York Infantry (about 400 feet away); Gettysburg Campaign (approx. ¼ mile away); McAllister's Mill (approx. 0.4 miles away); 12th Corps Headquarters (approx. 0.4 miles away); 13th New Jersey Volunteers (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lake Heritage.
Also see . . .
1. Lost Lane. A tour of Lost Lane with Licensed Battlefield Guide Ted Gajewski, from Gettysburg Daily. (Submitted on April 11, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. 43rd New York Infantry. Service history of the regiment. (Submitted on April 11, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
3. 43rd New York Infantry Monument. SIRIS entry for the monument. (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. State Seal on Front of Monument
Photographed By Craig Swain, April 4, 2009
4. Greek Cross
A bronze Greek cross, the symbol of Sixth Corps, appears on the sides of the monument.
Photographed By Craig Swain, April 4, 2009
5. Left Flank of the 43rd New York
Looking from the regiment's left flank marker toward the monument. A stone wall did stand in front of the 43rd New York's position at the time of the battle, approximately where the present day wall stands.
Photographed By Craig Swain, April 4, 2009
6. Right Flank of the 43rd New York
Looking from the right flank marker of the regiment toward the monument. The brigade tablet stands between the marker and the monument.
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 1,448 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 11, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
