Near New Market in Shenandoah County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
54th Pennsylvania Monument
Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 26, 2006
1. 54th Pennsylvania Monument
Erected to the memory of the heroic dead of the 54th Regiment, Pennsylvania Veterans Volunteer Infantry, who gave their lives in defence of their country. 1861–1865.
(brass tablet at base) At ceremonies conducted 16 September 1984, title to this monument was transferred from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to the New Market Battlefield Park. The monument was originally dedicated on 25 October 1905 to the men of the 54th Pennsylvania Infantry. It now serves as a memorial to all who fought at the Battle of New Market on 15 May 1864.
Erected 1905.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 38° 39.925′ N, 78° 39.717′ W. Monument is near New Market, Virginia, in Shenandoah County. It is on Old Valley Turnpike (U.S. 11) north of New Market. There is a pull-off on Route 11 and steps up to the marker. The statue can also be reached by footpath from the New Market Battlefield State Historical Park that uses a tunnel under Interstate 81 to reach the statue. Touch for map. Monument is in this post office area: New Market VA 22844, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial monument is in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named The Battle of New Market (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named
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Other markers no longer nearby. The Bloody Cedars (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Battle of New Market (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Battle of New Market (was approx. Ό mile away but has been permanently removed).
More about this monument. This marker marks the point the Confederates reached when pursuing the Federals from their start at Bushlong's orchard (see This Rustic Pile marker). They came under fire from
Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 26, 2006
2. 54th Pennsylvania Monument Inscription
Additional commentary.
1. Vandalism
I visited this monument in 1990 as it was erected through the efforts of my Great Grandfather, David Ray Bryan, among others. David Ray Bryan was among the soldiers of the Pennsylvania Volunteer of the 54th. I have a photo of the monument taken then that shows there was a marble cannonball at each of the four corners of the parapet upon which the soldier stands.
I asked the Museum director at the time if he could get me an estimate for restoring the cannonballs, though he didn't do so.
I am still interested in restoring this statue to its original condition.
— Submitted July 25, 2014, by Bruce Burns of Columbus, Ohio.
Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 26, 2006
3. Brass Plaque at Base
Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 26, 2006
4. The Monument as Seen from U.S. 11
Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 17, 2017
5. 54th Pennsylvania Monument
The surroundings of the monument have changed.
Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 26, 2006
6. 54th Pennsylvania Statue
Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 3,119 times since then and 40 times this year. Last updated on May 15, 2011, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 26, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 5. submitted on January 21, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 6. submitted on September 26, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
