Union monuments at Gettysburg > Ohio
The monument to the 66th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment is southeast of Gettysburg on Culp’s Hill, at the eastern edge of the parking area. (Culp’s Hill North tour map) It was dedicated in 1887 by the State of Ohio. A nearby marker shows the spot where Major Joshua G. Palmer was mortally wounded.
There is also a monument to the 66th Ohio Infantry at Antietam.
Monument to the 66th Ohio Infantry at Gettysburg
Colonel Eugene Powell commanded the 66th Ohio Infantry at the Battle of Gettysburg. It brought 316 men to the field, of whom 17 were wounded.
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From the front of the monument
66th
Ohio
Infantry
Ohio’s Tribute
Right side of the monument to the 66th Ohio Infantry
From the right side of the monument
The 66th Ohio Infantry
arrived in position just north
of Little Round Top at 5 p.m.
July 1. Morning of July 2 moved
to Culp’s Hill and entrenched.
At day break July 3 advanced
over the Union breastworks
and with right here and left at
tablet below. Opened an
enfilading fire upon the enemy.
From the rear of the monument
The 66th Ohio Infantry
was mustered into service
for 3 years Dec. 17, 1861. Reen-
listed as Veteran Regiment
Dec. 16, 1863 and was mustered
out July 15, 1865. Total en-
rolled 1334. Killed 117. Died
167. Wounded 320.
Side view of the monument to the 66th Ohio Infantry
From the left side of the monument
Principal Engagements
Port Republic June 9. 1862
Cedar Mountain
Antietam
Dumfries
Chancellorsville
Gettysburg
Lookout Mountain
Mission Ridge
Ringgold
Dug Gap, In Rocky Face
Resaca
New Hope Church
Pine Mountain
Kenesaw Mountain
Peach Tree Creek
Atlanta
Savannah
Marker showing where Major Palmer was mortally wounded
From Major Palmer’s marker:
66th O.V.I.
July 3, 1863
Here Major J.G. Palmer
fell mortally wounded.
Casualties
in this position: Killed 1
Wounded 17.
Right Flank marker
Right flank marker of the 66th Ohio
From the marker:
Right
66
O.V.I.
July 3 1863
Location of the monument to the 66th Ohio Infantry Regiment
The monument to the 66th Ohio Infantry is southeast of Gettysburg on Culp’s Hill. It is about 50 yards due east of the parking lot on the summit. (39°49’12.4″N 77°13’10.5″W)
See more on the history of the 66th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment in the Civil War