Takoma in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The 122nd New York Volunteer Infantry
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, February 21, 2021
1. The 122nd New York Volunteer Infantry Marker
To the gallant sons of Onondaga County, N.Y. who fought on this field July 12, 1864 in defence of Washington and in the presence of Abraham Lincoln
Erected 1904.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Defenses of Washington, the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, and the National Cemeteries series lists.
Location. 38° 58.252′ N, 77° 1.617′ W. Marker is in Takoma in Washington, District of Columbia. Memorial can be reached from Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) north of Van Buren Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north. Marker is in Battleground National Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6625 Georgia Avenue Northwest, Washington DC 20012, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Company K, 150th Ohio National Guard Infantry (here, next to this marker); 98th Pennsylvania Infantry (here, next to this marker); The 25th New York Cavalry
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, February 21, 2021
2. The 122nd New York Volunteer Infantry Marker
this page online
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, June 23, 2013
3. Wounded
Capt. Davis Cossitt, Alonzo Fradenburch, Loriston Adkins, Caius A. Weaver, Thomas H. Scott, Ruel P. Buzzell, James Goodfellow, John Laupenthal, Thomas Thornton, Charles C. Snedeker, Miles J.McGough, Jehial Landphier, Peter Stebbins, William O. Swartz, Thomas G. Dallman, Merrick C. Smith, James Davidson, William Thompson
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 13, 2005
4. Served Three Years in the Sixth Corps
Battles: Antietam, Cold Harbor, Fredericksburg, Fort Stevens, Maryes Heights, Opequan, Salem Church, Fishers Hill, Gettysburg, Cedar Creek, Rappahannock Station, Fort Steadman, Mine Run, Petersburg, Wilderness, Sailors Creek, Spottsylvania C.H., Appomattox
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, June 23, 2013
5. Excelsior
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, June 23, 2013
6. John Bentley
3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, VI Corps.
Age: 41
Origin: England
Killed in action, July 12, near Fort Stevens,Washington D.C.
Grave # 4
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, June 23, 2013
7. John Kennedy
3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, VI Corps.
Age: 34
Origin: Ireland
Killed in action, July 12, 1864, at Fort Stevens, Washington D.C.
Grave # 13
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, June 23, 2013
8. David Hogeboom
3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, VI Corps.
Age: 35
Origin: New York
Killed in skirmish, July 12, 1864, at Fort Stevens, Washington D.C.
Grave # 16
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, June 23, 2013
9. Alanson Mosier
3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, VI Corps.
Age: 20
Origin: New York
Killed in action, July 12, 1864, at Fort Stevens, Washington D.C.
Grave # 32
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, June 23, 2013
10. Harvey P. B. Chandler
3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, VI Corps.
Age: 18
Origin: New York
Killed in action, July 12, 1864, near Fort Stevens, Washington D.C.
Grave # 37
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 718 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 21, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on August 9, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
