Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
17th Connecticut Volunteers
2nd Brigade, 1st Division
— 11th Corps —
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 21, 2009
1. 17th Connecticut Volunteers Monument
In the upper part of the shaft are a crescent moon, the symbol of Eleventh Corps, and a wreath.
(Front):
(Left):
2nd. Brigade, 1st. Division
11th. Corps.
(Right):
by the
State of Connecticut
to
honor her brave sons.
(Back):
After a fierce contest with Early's Division at Barlow's Knoll on July 1st, marked by monument there, this Regiment formed with the line of battle on East Cemetery Hill, and on the evening of July 2nd took position here and was engaged repulsing the desperate night assault of Haye's and Hokes' Brigades.
Erected 1884 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 1, 1863.
Location. 39° 49.356′ N, 77° 13.687′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Memorial is on Wainwright Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Located on East Cemetery
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 54th New York Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 7th West Virginia Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named 7th West Virginia Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 25th and 75th Ohio Infantry Regiments (within shouting distance of this marker); 68th New York Infantry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Major General Oliver Otis Howard (about 300 feet away); Attack on Cemetery Hill (about 400 feet away); Battery I, First Regiment New York Light Artillery (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. 17th Connecticut at Gettysburg.
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 21, 2009
2. Front of Monument
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 21, 2009
3. Left Side of Monument
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 21, 2009
4. Right Side of Monument
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 21, 2009
5. Back of Monument
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 21, 2009
6. 17th Connecticut Volunteers Position
Looking north down Wainwright Avenue (which was Brickyard Lane at the time of the battle). The 17th Connecticut initially near the monument location, between the 25th and 75th Ohio Regiments. To fill a gap between Ames' (at the time commanded by Col. Harris of the 75th Ohio) Brigade and Von Gilsa's Brigade, the 17th shifted further south, roughly where the photographer is standing, still facing the lane. During the evening assault of Hays' and Avery's Brigades, the regiment held the line, along with the 75th Ohio, in spite of being practically surrounded by charging Confederates.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,367 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 18, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
