Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
2d New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry
3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, 3 Corps
(Front):
Vol. Inft.
3. Brig. 2. Div. 3. Corps.
(Left):
24 Officers, 330 Enlisted men
July 2, 1863.
(Right):
Officers
7 killed 14 wounded
Enlisted Men
18 killed 119 wounded
missing 35
Erected 1886 by State of New Hampshire.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 2, 1863.
Location. 39° 48.031′ N, 77° 15.021′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Memorial is at the intersection of Birney Avenue and Emmitsburg Road (Business U.S. 15), on the left when traveling east on Birney Avenue. Located near stop 10, the Peach Orchard, on the driving tour of 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 of this marker. 68th Pennsylvania Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Wofford's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); 3rd Maine Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Battery G, 1st N.Y. Light Artillery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Barksdale's Brigade (about 300 feet away); 3rd Michigan Infantry (about 300 feet away); First Division (about 300 feet away); Third Corps (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,106 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 27, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 7. submitted on October 28, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.