Mount Joy Township near Lake Heritage in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
49th New York Infantry
3rd Brigade, 2nd Division
— 6th Corps —
Photographed By Craig Swain, April 4, 2009
1. 49th New York Infantry Monument
On the front of the monument are a bronze Greek Cross, the symbol of Sixth Corps, a pair of crossed muskets with a wreath, and the state seal.
N.Y. Inf'y
3d Brig 2d Div 6th Corps
(Back):
position
July 3d 1863.
Mustered in
Aug. 26th 1861.
Engaged in
30 battles
Mustered out
June 27th 1865.
Erected 1893 by State of New York.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 3, 1863.
Location. 39° 48.466′ N, 77° 12.682′ W. Marker is near Lake Heritage, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Mount Joy Township. Marker can be reached from Clapsdale Road, on the left when traveling west. Located on Neill Avenue, or "Lost Lane", 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. 7th Maine Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 43rd New York Infantry (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Third Brigade (about 500 feet away); 61st Pennsylvania Infantry (about 700 feet away); Gettysburg Campaign (approx. ¼ mile away); McAllister's Mill (approx. 0.3 miles away); 12th Corps Headquarters (approx. 0.3 miles away); 21st Pennsylvania Cavalry (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lake Heritage.
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Also see . . .
1. Lost Lane. A tour of Lost Lane with Licensed Battlefield Guide Ted Gajewski, from Gettysburg Daily. (Submitted on April 11, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. 49th New York Infantry. Service history of the regiment. (Submitted on April 11, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
3. 49th New York Infantry Monument. SIRIS entry for the monument. (Submitted on April 11, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, April 4, 2009
2. Back of Monument
A bronze Greek cross is at the top of the monuments back facing.
Photographed By Craig Swain, April 4, 2009
3. State Seal on Front of Monument
Photographed By Craig Swain, April 4, 2009
4. 49th New York Infantry Monument
Looking east on Neill Avenue. The road is known as "Lost Lane" as it is one of the most inaccessible locations on the Gettysburg battlefield.
Photographed By Craig Swain, April 4, 2009
5. Right Flank of 49th New York
Looking from the right flank marker stone for the regiment back toward the monument. The regiment's left flank was beyond the monument in the tree line, as the ground sloped down to Rock Creek.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,358 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 11, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
