Doylestown in Bucks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

104th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment

The "Ringgold Regiment"

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 3, 2009

1. 104th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment Dedication

Inscription.

104th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment. The "Ringgold Regiment". To the memory of the Officers and Men of the One Hundred and Fourth Pennsylvania Regiment who fell in the late war, “Their good swords rust, and their steeds are dust, but their souls are with the saints we trust.”, , , , , , , , , , 104th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers Infantry The “Ringgold Regiment”. Completed in 1868 this monument was one of the first Civil War memorials in the nation., In August 1861, W.W.H. Davis, a prominent Doylestown citizen, was authorized to raise a regiment to serve three years in the war. Camp Lacey was established on the outskirts of Doylestown to train and equip the volunteers. In November, the regiment of 1,049 men departed by train for Washington D.C., to become part of the Army of the Potomac., In the Spring of 1862, the 104th embarked with the army for the Peninsular Campaign. In their first major battle, Fair Oaks-Seven Pines, they received the brunt of a Confederate attack, suffering heavy losses. During this action, Color Sgt. Hiram Pursell, despite suffering several wounds, gallantly rescued the regimental flags. For his act of bravery, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. This event inspired William Trego's painting, “The Rescue of the Colors”., In late 1862, the 104th was transferred further south serving in several campaigns including the siege of Charleston, S.C., and the attack on Fort Wagner. The battery for the famous “Swamp Angel” cannon used in the bombardment of Charleston was constructed by the regiment., In 1864 after three years service, many 104th veterans reenlisted. The regiment was then sent to the Shenandoah Valley, where two companies were engaged in the Battle of Cedar Creek. Following that the 104th was sent to participate in the siege of Petersburg, VA. When Richmond fell in April 1865, the 104th occupied Petersburg., The regiment was mustered out of the service on August 25, 1865., REGIMENTAL LOSSES: Killed in Action 46 Missing in Action 3 Taken Prisoner 62 Died in Service 104, Bucks County Civil War Round Table - 1997.

To the memory of
the Officers and Men
of the
One Hundred and Fourth
Pennsylvania Regiment
who fell in the late war

“Their good swords rust,
and their steeds are dust,
but their souls are with the saints we trust.”

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104th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers Infantry
The “Ringgold Regiment”
Completed in 1868 this monument was one of the first Civil War memorials in the nation.

In August 1861, W.W.H. Davis, a prominent Doylestown citizen, was authorized to raise a regiment to serve three years in the war. Camp Lacey was established on the outskirts of Doylestown to train and equip the volunteers. In November, the regiment of 1,049 men departed by train for Washington D.C., to become part of the Army of the Potomac.

In the Spring of 1862, the 104th embarked with the army for the Peninsular Campaign. In their first major battle, Fair Oaks-Seven Pines, they received the brunt of a Confederate attack, suffering heavy losses. During this action, Color Sgt. Hiram Pursell, despite suffering several wounds, gallantly rescued the regimental flags. For his act of bravery, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. This event inspired William Trego's painting, “The

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Rescue of the Colors”.

In late 1862, the 104th was transferred further south serving in several campaigns including the siege of Charleston, S.C., and the attack on Fort Wagner. The battery for the famous “Swamp Angel” cannon used in the bombardment of Charleston was constructed by the regiment.

In 1864 after three years service, many 104th veterans reenlisted. The regiment was then sent to the Shenandoah Valley, where two companies were engaged in the Battle of Cedar Creek. Following that the 104th was sent to participate in the siege of Petersburg, VA. When Richmond fell in April 1865, the 104th occupied Petersburg.

The regiment was mustered out of the service on August 25, 1865.

REGIMENTAL LOSSES:
Killed in Action 46
Missing in Action 3
Taken Prisoner 62
Died in Service 104

Bucks County Civil War Round Table - 1997

Erected 1867.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Military • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1865.

Location. 40° 18.669′ N, 75° 7.831′ W. Marker is in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, in Bucks County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Court Street, in the median

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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 3, 2009

2. 104th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment Marker

on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Doylestown PA 18901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bucks County Vietnam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Bucks County Persian Gulf War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Bucks County World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Bucks County Korean War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Doylestown Fire Company No. 1 World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Bucks County (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1748 Fountain House (about 400 feet away); W. W. H. Davis (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Doylestown.

Also see . . . 104th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment. (Submitted on October 20, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

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3. 104th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment Monument

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4. 104th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment Monument Epitaph

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5. 104th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment Monument Date

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6. 104th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment Monument Shield

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7. Cannon at 104th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment Monument

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8. 104th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment Monument Battle History

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9. 104th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment Monument Battle History

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10. Atkinson Bicentennial Flagpole Marker

Located next to 104th Pennsylvania Infantry Monument.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 2,463 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on October 20, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.