Union monuments at Gettysburg > New York > Infantry
“1st Long Island Volunteers”
The monument to the 67th New York Infantry Regiment is southeast of Gettysburg on Slocum Avenue. (North Culp’s Hill tour map) It was dedicated in 1888 by the State of New York.
About the 67th New York at Gettysburg
The 67th New York Infantry Regiment was commanded at the Battle of Gettysburg by Colonel Nelson Cross, whose brother Edward was killed at Gettysburg leading a brigade in the Wheatfield.
The 67th brought 356 men to the field. It was held in reserve at several locations during the battle but was not engaged, and lost 1 man missing.
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Attached to the 1st Brigade. 3rd Division, 6th Army Corps, Army of the Potomac
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Text from the front of the monument:
1st Long Island Volunteers
67th N.Y. Inf’y
1st Brig. 3d Div. 6th Corps
Text from the bronze tablet on the front of the monument:
It is over
The bronze shows a soldier holding his weapon at Reverse Arms, a mark of respect or mourning.
Text from the rear of the monument:
Held this position July 3rd; then moved double quick to left centre to resist Confederate charge upon our batteries.
Text from the right side of the monument:
Accepted and mustered in as U.S. Volunteers June 20, 1861.
Mustered out July 4, 1864.
320 re-enlisted veterans served through the war.
Text from the left side of the monument:
Engaged in 23 battles;
Army of the Potomac,
Gettysburg,
July 2d – 3d 1863.
Location of the monument
The monument to the 67th New York is southeast of Gettysburg on Culp’s Hill, on the west side of Slocum Avenue about 75 yards north of the intersection with Willams Avenue. (39°49’03.8″N 77°13’11.0″W)