Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
7th Michigan Infantry
3rd Brigade, 2nd Division
— 2nd Corps —
Photographed By Craig Swain, December 27, 2008
1. 7th Michigan Infantry Monument
Prominent on the front is a trefoil symbol for Second Corps. Underneath is a set of crossed rifles, a cartridge box, a kepi, and a wreath.
(Front):
Mich. Inf'ty
3rd Brig.
2nd Div. 2nd Corps
(Back):
Mustered in at Monroe, Mich. 22, 1861.
Mustered out at Jeffersonville, Ind. July 5, 1865.
Total enrollment, 1393 officers and men.
Killed in action 6 officers, 123 men.
Died of wounds 5 officers, 47 men
Died of disease 3 officers 154 men
Total 338
Participated in 37 skirmishes and general engagements from Ball's Bluff, Va. Oct. 21, 1861 to siege of Petersburg, Va. Apr. 3, 1865.
Regiment held this position during the engagement of July 2nd & 3rd. 1863. On the evening of the 2nd changed front to the left, meeting and aiding in driving back the enemy. On the 3rd assisted in repulsing Pickett's Charge, changing front to the right and assaulting the advancing force in flank.
Present for duty 14 officers 151 men
Total 165.
Casualties.
2 officers, 19 men killed; 3 officers, 41 men wounded.
Total 65.
Erected 1888 by State of Michigan.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is October 21, 1861.
Location. 39° 48.707′ N, 77° 14.171′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Memorial is on Hancock
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 59th New York Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 20th Massachusetts Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Wright's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); 13th Vermont (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Counterthrust (within shouting distance of this marker); Twentieth Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Fifteenth Massachusetts Vounteer Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Third Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Photographed By Craig Swain, December 27, 2008
2. Back of Monument
Photographed By Craig Swain, December 27, 2008
3. 7th Michigan Infantry Monument
Photographed By Craig Swain, December 27, 2008
4. Line Held by the 7th Michigan on July 3
In the background beyond the monument is the 59th New York Monument and the Copse of Trees.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,169 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 18, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
