Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Major General John Fulton Reynolds

Photographed By Craig Swain, August 16, 2008

1. Major General John Fulton Reynolds Monument

The statue was sculpted by Henry Kirke Bush-Brown

Inscription. (Left Side):Major General
John Fulton Reynolds
United States Volunteers
Born September 21, 1820
Killed July 1, 1863
(Right Side):Cadet U.S.M.A. July 1, 1837; Brevet Second Lieut. 3d U.S. Artillery July 1, 1841; Second Lieut. October 23, 1841; First Lieut. June 18, 1846; Captain March 3, 1855; Lieut.-Colonel 14th Infantry May 14, 1861; Colonel 5th Infantry June 1, 1863.

Brig. General U.S. Volunteers August 20, 1861; Major General November 29, 1862. Breveted Captain U.S. Army September 23, 1846 "for gallant and meritorious conduct at Monterey, Mexico; Major February 28, 1847 "for gallant and meritorious conduct at Buena Vista, Mexico."

Erected 1899 by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is February 28, 1812.

Location. 39° 50.272′ N, 77° 15.078′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Marker is at the intersection of Chambersburg Pike (U.S. 30) and Stone Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Chambersburg Pike. Located near the McPherson Barn in 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

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of this marker. Hall's 2nd Maine Battery (a few steps from this marker); Buford (within shouting distance of this marker); Battery A, Second U.S. Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); Gettysburg Campaign (within shouting distance of this marker); 149th Pennsylvania Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Second Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward McPherson Farm (within shouting distance of this marker); Touring the Battlefield (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. General Reyonlds at Gettysburg

Left Side Inscription image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, August 16, 2008

2. Left Side Inscription

General John F. Reynolds image. Click for full size.

3. General John F. Reynolds

A wartime portrait
(Library of Congress Collection)

Closeup of Reynolds Equestrian Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2010

4. Closeup of Reynolds Equestrian Statue

Major General John Fulton Reynolds Portrait image. Click for more information.

Photographed By Henry T. McLin

5. Major General John Fulton Reynolds Portrait

Major Gen. John Reynolds Monument in Earlier Times image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud

6. Major Gen. John Reynolds Monument in Earlier Times

Note the trees behind the monument. Non-historic structures stood behind the monument up until recently. Trees that once stood around the house were removed as part of the park service's efforts to restore historic appearances to the grounds.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,132 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 19, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on November 13, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on January 16, 2010, by Henry T. McLin of Hanover, Pennsylvania. 6. submitted on November 18, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.