Cumberland Township near Round Top in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
27th Connecticut Infantry
(Front):
The 27th Regt. Conn. Vols.
commanded by
Lieut. Colonel Henry C. Merwin,
and forming a part of the
4th Brigade, 1st Division, 2nd Corps
charged over this ground, the afternoon of
July 2, 1863.
The 4th Brigade forced the enemy from the
Wheat Field and beyond the woods in front
where the advanced position of the 27th Regt.
is indicated by a tablet on the crest of
the ledge.
On this spot Lieut. Col. Merwin was killed
while gallantly leading his command of
75 officers and men. 38 of whom were killed
or wounded in the charge. Eight companies of the
Regt. captured at Chancellorsvile were still
prisoners of war.
Capt. Jedediah Chapman Jr. was also killed in the
charge while commanding a company organized from
detached members of the eight companies taken
prisoners at Chancellorsville.
The 27th Regt. Conn. Vols.
was recruited an organized
in New Haven County State
of Connecticut.
July 2, 1863
Erected 1885 by State of Connecticut.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 2, 1862.
Location. 39° 47.823′ N, 77° 14.494′ W. Marker is near Round Top, Pennsylvania , in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Memorial is on Wheatfield Road, on the right when traveling east. Located in the Wheatfield section 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. 61st New York Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 81st Pennsylvania Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Lt. Col. Henry C. Merwin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Brigade (about 300 feet away); 2d Pennsylvania Reserves (about 300 feet away); 30th Pennsylvania Infantry (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named First Brigade (about 300 feet away); Battery D, 1st New York Light Artillery (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Round Top.
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