Cumberland Township near Round Top in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
From Battlefield to National Shrine
Gettysburg National Military Park
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 18, 2023
1. From Battlefield to National Shrine Marker
Before you is the monument to the 44th New York Infantry on the southern end of Little Round Top's summit. It is the largest and most expensive of the hundreds of regimental monuments placed on the battlefield by surviving veterans, and commemorates the critical role the regiment played in the hill's defense on July 2, 1863.
Little Round Top was among the first preserved battlefield land in Gettysburg. The Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association purchased most of this ground in April, 1864. The hill became the setting of veteran reunions and monument dedications well into the twentieth century.
Over time Little Round Top became a national shrine and a place of remembrance for the men who fought and died here. Mythologized by works of literature and film, this hill continues to be one of the most iconic and visited landscapes on the battlefield.
Erected 2024 by Gettysburg National Military Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 2, 1863.
Location. 39° 47.476′ N, 77° 14.218′ W. Marker is near Round Top, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. It can be reached from Sykes Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located at
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Regionally, this marker 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: 12th and 44th New York Infantry (here, next to this marker); Col. Strong Vincent (here, next to this marker); Historic Breastworks (a few steps from this marker); 140th New York Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Defense of Little Round Top (within shouting distance of this marker); Gen. Strong Vincent (within shouting distance of this marker); Third Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Little Round Top (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Round Top.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Historic Breastworks (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. The background of the marker contains a picture with a caption of "This image, taken from an area to your right, shows New York veterans visiting Little Round Top on September 20, 1902. The 44th New York monument, dedicated in 1893, stands behind them.
The left side of the marker contains a picture of ribbons with a caption of "Most veterans, like those who belonged to the 44th New York, were proud of their service at Gettysburg.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 17, 2024
2. From Battlefield to National Shrine Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 17, 2024
3. 44th New York Infantry Monument
Photographed by Tom Bosse, September 15, 2025
4. From Battlefield to National Shrine Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2024, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 287 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 22, 2024, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on January 26, 2026, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.
