Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
145th New York Infantry
1st Brigade, 1st Division
— 12th Corps —
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 17, 2008
1. 145th New York Infantry Monument
Odd for Gettysburg monuments, the 145th's displays very little inscription.
1st Brig. 1st Div.
12th Corps
July 2. 3. 1863.
(Back):
Killed 1 Wounded 9
Total Loss 10
Erected 1890 by State of New York.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 39° 48.925′ N, 77° 13.035′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Memorial is on Slocum Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Located on the lower crest of Culp's Hill 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 of this marker. 46th Pennsylvania Infantry (a few steps from this marker); 5th Connecticut Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 3d Maryland Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 1st Maryland Regiment (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Brigade (about 300 feet away); 20th Connecticut Volunteers (about 300 feet away); First Division (about 300 feet away); The Fight at Spangler's Spring (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
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Photographed By Craig Swain, September 17, 2008
2. New York State Seal
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 17, 2008
3. Back of Monument
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 17, 2008
4. 145th New York Infantry's Position on July 2nd
The 145th New York, along with other regiments of McDougall's Brigade, formed along a stone wall, on the reverse slope of the lower crest of Culp's Hill. This wall borders Pardee Field. The 145th was withdrawn from this position in the afternoon of July 2 in order to reinforce the Federal left flank. In their absence, Confederates in Steuart's Brigade occupied this ground and maneuvered behind the stone wall to flank Federals defending further up the slope.
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 17, 2008
5. McDougall's Brigade Position on July 3
From near the 33rd Wisconsin Monument, looking west. McDougall's Brigade was posted in this open field on the morning of July 3, in position to contain any advance of the Confederate forces while Colgrove's Brigade attempted to reoccupy the Federal breastworks on the lower crest of Culp's Hill. While tree growth since the battle and residential buildings have blocked the views, in 1863 the Federals here had a clear view of the lower slope and Spangler's Meadow.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,377 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 16, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
