Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
66th Ohio Infantry
(Front)
Ohio
Infantry
Ohio's Tribute
(Right):
The 66th Ohio Infantry arrived in position just north of Little Round Top at 5 p.m. July 1. Morning of July 2 moved to Culp's Hill and entrenched. At day break July 3 advanced over the Union breastworks and with right here and left at tablet below. Opened an enfilading fire upon the enemy.
(Back):
The 66th Ohio Infantry was mustered into service for 3 years Dec. 17, 1861. Reenlisted as Veteran Regiment Dec. 16, 1863 and was mustered out July 15, 1865. Total enrolled 1334. Killed 117. Died 167. Wounded 320.
(Left):
Cedar Mountain
Antietam
Dumfries
Chancellorsville
Gettysburg
Lookout Mountain
Mission Ridge
Ringgold
Dug Gap, In Rocky Face
Resaca
New Hope Church
Pine Mountain
Kenesaw Mountain
Peach Tree Creek
Atlanta
Savannah
Erected 1887 by State of Ohio.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1863.
Location. 39° 49.206′ N, 77° 13.178′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Memorial can be reached from Culp's Hill Loop, on the right when traveling west. Located on a foot trail from Observation Tower at the upper 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. Independent Battery E (within shouting distance of this marker); Culp's Hill Rehabilitation (within shouting distance of this marker); The Deadened Woods (within shouting distance of this marker); 95th New York Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); George Sears Greene (within shouting distance of this marker); 76th New York Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Battery K, Fifth U.S. Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); Defense of Culp's Hill (within shouting distance of this marker). 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 December 4, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,231 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 4, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.