Near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
114th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
Collis Zouaves
—1st Brigade, 1st Division, 3rd Corps —
By Craig Swain, February 21, 2009
1. 114th Pennsylvania Infantry Monument
Erected by
the surviving members
of 114. Regt. Penna. Vols.
to mark the position
held by that organization
on the second day of
the memorable battle
fought on this field. The
1,2, & 3. days of July A.D. 1863
and in memory of the
heroic men of that
command who here laid
down their lives in
defence of their
country's flag.
Collis Zouaves
95
Officers and Men.
(Right):
1st Division,
3rd Corps.
(Back):
July 2, 1886.
Erected 1886 by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Location. 39° 48.209′ N, 77° 14.926′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. Marker is on Emmitsburg Road (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Located in front of the Sherfy House in Gettysburg National Military Park. Marker is in this post office area: Gettysburg PA 17325, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 57th Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers ( a few steps from this marker); First Brigade ( within shouting
By Craig Swain, February 21, 2009
2. Front of Monument
A diamond, the symbol of Third Corps, appears at the top of the monument pedestal.
Also see . . .
1. The Peach Orchard. National Park Service virtual tour stop. (Submitted on March 28, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. 114th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment. Service history of the Regiment. (Submitted on March 28, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
3. 114th Pennsylvania Infantry Monument. SIRIS entry for the monument. (Submitted on March 28, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Categories. • War, US Civil •
By Craig Swain, February 21, 2009
3. Left Side of Monument
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4. Right Side of Monument
The State Coat of Arms appears on a bronze plaque.
By Craig Swain, February 21, 2009
5. Back of Monument
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6. Statue on top of the Monument
The statue depicts a soldier dressed in the Zouave uniform loading a rifle. The rifle is well detailed, including the sling.
By Craig Swain, February 21, 2009
7. Advance of the 114th Pennsylvania
Looking up the driveway to the Sherfy House toward Seminary Ridge. In the afternoon of July 2, just as the Confederate infantry advanced from the far treeline on Seminary Ridge, the 114th Pennsylvania, later joined by the 57th and 105th Pennsylvania, crossed Emmitsburg Road to cover the withdrawal of a Federal battery. In the advanced position, just a few yards west of the barn and farm house, the 114th was attacked by the 13th and 17th Mississippi Infantry. Holding as long as possible, the Zouaves were replaced on the line by the 73rd New York who further delayed Barksdale's advance.
Hand-tinted lithograph by Louis N. Rosenthal, circa 1862
8. Camp "N. P. Banks," Col. Collis' regiment of Zouaves d'Afrique Above Nicetown Lane...
Image courtesy of the Library of Congress.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on March 28, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,567 times since then and 140 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on March 28, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 8. submitted on November 22, 2015.
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