Union monuments at Gettysburg > New York > Cavalry
“Porter Guard”
The monument to the Tenth New York Cavalry Regiment is east of Gettysburg on Hanover Road in between U.S. 15 and Hoffman Road on the way to the East Cavalry Field. (East Cavalry Battlefield south end tour map) It was dedicated by the State of New York in 1888.
On the front of the monument is the brass Seal of the State of New York. At its base is the symbol of the Union Cavalry Corps. The monument is topped by a handsome bronze horse’s head.
The regiment was commanded at the Battle of Gettysburg by Major Matthew Henry Avery. It brought 392 men to the field and was assigned to the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, Cavalry Corps.
From the front of the monument:
10th New York Cavalry
3rd Brig. 2nd Div. Cavalry Corps
July 2nd 1863. 3 to 8 p.m.
From the rear:
Casualties
Killed 2, Wounded 4, Missing 3, Total Loss 9.
Location of the monument
The monument to the Tenth New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment is east of Gettysburg on the north side of Hanover Road about 0.45 mile east of the interchange with U.S. 15 and 0.2 mile west of the intersection with Hoffman Road.