Mount Joy Township near Lake Heritage in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
61st Pennsylvania Infantry
3rd Brigade, 2nd Division
— 6th Corps —
Photographed By Craig Swain, April 4, 2009
1. 61st Pennsylvania Infantry Monument
reached the field about 4 p.m. July 2nd
and moved to support of 12th Corps
occupied this position from morning
of July 3rd until close of battle.
61st. Penna. Infantry
3rd. Brig. 2nd. Div. 6th Corps.
(Left):
(Back):
Re-enlisted Dec. 1863. to Feb. 1864
Mustered out June 28, 1865
Total enrollment - 1987
Total killed and mortally wounded
18 officers 214 enlisted men
Wounded 28 officers 470 enlisted men
Died of disease 103 enlisted men
Total 46 officers 787 enlisted men
Erected 1888 by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1865.
Location. 39° 48.487′ N, 77° 12.537′ 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. Third Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); 43rd New York Infantry
this page online
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. 61st Pennsylvania Infantry. Service history of the regiment. (Submitted on April 11, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
3. 61st Pennsylvania 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. Front Inscription and State Coat of Arms
Photographed By Craig Swain, April 4, 2009
3. Left Side of Monument
As with all sides the Greek Cross of the Sixth Corps appears at the top.
Photographed By Craig Swain, April 4, 2009
4. Back of Monument
Photographed By Craig Swain, April 4, 2009
5. Left Flank of the 61st Pennsylvania
Looking up the trail to the monument from the left flank marker stone.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 16, 2014
6. 61st Pennsylvania Infantry Marker
The marker indicating the Right of the Infantry of the Army of the Potomac can be seen to the left of the 61st Penna. Monument.
Photographed By Craig Swain, April 4, 2009
7. Right Flank of the 61st Pennsylvania and the Army of the Potomac
The right flank marker stone of the 61st Pennsylvania stands next to a metal marker indicating the right flank of the Army of the Potomac. This was the far right end of the long infantry line. Beyond this point, during the battle, were only the Cavalry Corps.
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 1,429 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 11, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 6. submitted on July 18, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 7. submitted on April 11, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
