25th and 75th Ohio Infantry Monument - Gettysburg National Military Park Historic District - Gettysburg, PA
N 39° 50.719 W 077° 13.599
18S E 309496 N 4412961
Erected by the State of Ohio, this monuments is one of twenty honoring Ohio troops at Gettysburg and one of two erected in honor of the 25th and 75th Ohio Infantry. The monument marks the position of the regiments on July 1, 1863.
Waymark Code: WMBYJX
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 07/04/2011
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The 25th and 75th Ohio Infantry served as a member of Ames’ Brigade in Barlow’s Division of the Eleventh Corps, Army of the Potomac. The 25th was a Fighting 300 Regiment. The 25th Ohio was commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Jeremiah Williams until he was captured on July 1. Captain Nathaniel J. Manning took over until he was wounded. Second Lieutenant William Maloney briefly commanded the regiment on the 2nd until Lieutenant Israel White took over for the remainder of the battle. The 75th Ohio was commanded at Gettysburg by Colonel Andrew L. Harris, who took command of the brigade on July 1. Captain George B. Fox then took over the regiment.
The monument to the 25th and 75th Ohio Infantry is north of Gettysburg on East Howard Avenue 134 feet northeast of Old Alms House Cemetery, at Barlow Knoll. The Draw the Sword site helped out by the NPS narrative and the SIRIS site offers the following description: Also dedicated in 1887 (the also refers to the other monument to the same detachment). Rectangular marker has an apexed cap and the 11th Corps crescent insignia in relief on the upper front and rear sides (crescent moon). Base is 8×5.1 foot. An inscription is on the north face and incised on the polished face of the other three sides. Overall height is 5.9 foot. The monument marks the position of the regiments on July 1, 1863. Supported Wilkeson’s Battery. Commanded by Jones’ Battalion & Reese’s Battery & engaged Gordon’s Georgia Brigade. The monument was dedicated in 1887. The dimensions are: Sculpture: approx. 6 x 8 x 3 ft.; Base: approx. 10 in. x 9 ft. x 4 ft. The monument is composed of granite. The text of the marker reads:
(Front):
25th and 75th
Ohio Infantry
2nd Brigade 1st Division 11th Corps
This monument marks the left flank of
the 25th and the right flank of the 75th
Ohio Infantry, July 1, 1863.
This memorial is erected by the State of Ohio(Back):Arriving at Gettysburg from Emmittsburg July 1, 1863, the 25th and 75th Ohio Infantry advanced beyond the town and under a heavy cannonade took position here, supporting Battery G, 4th U.S. Artillery. During July 2, and 3, they held an advanced line on East Cemetery Hill. And early July 4, led the advance into the town.
(Left):Gettysburg July 1,2,3, 1863.
25th Ohio Infantry
Engaged 220.
Killed 16, Wounded 96, Missing 71.
Total loss 180.
75th Ohio Infantry
Engaged 269.
Killed or mortally wounded 38.
Additional wounded 62, Missing 86.
Total loss 180.(Right):25th Ohio Infantry
Organized for 3 years in June 1861
Reenlisted for 3 years in Jan 1, 1864.
Mustered out June 18, 1866.
75th Ohio Infantry
Organized for 3 years Nov. 7, 1861
Mustered out and battalion organized
Jan. 17, 1865. Battalion mustered out
July 27, 1865.
The 25th and 75th Ohio Infantry Monument is a contributing feature to the Gettysburg National Military Park Historic District which is nationally significant under NR Criteria A, B, C & D. Areas of Significance: Military, Politics/Government, Landscape Architecture, Conservation, Archeology-Historic. Period of Significance: 1863-1938. The original National Register Nomination was approved by the Keeper March 19, 1975. An update to this nomination was approved by the Keeper on January 23, 2004. The monument is identified as structure number MN066.
Interesting but not terribly important: The nomination form narrative for this monument incorrectly shows the picture of the other monument to the 25th and 75th Ohio Infantry as the monument for this contributing structure. It confused the heck out of me. From the nomination form:
1 of 20 Monuments to Ohio. Indicates 75th RF & 25th LF Ohio Infantry position afternoon July 1, 1863. Supported Wilkeson's Battery. Cannonaded by Jones' Battalion & Reese's Battery & engaged Gordon's GA Brigade. E side Howard Avenue at Barlow Knoll.
Short Physical Description:
Granite Mn: base 8'x5'1"; shaft is stepped w/ smooth & polished faces, Inscription excised N face, incised in polished face on 3 other sides. Topped w/ gable cap. All 5'9" H. Face scratched, erosion noted around base. Discoloring (Washing) of granite.
Long Physical Description
Monument is a stepped granite shaft with smooth and polished faces and topped with a gable cap. Base is 8x5.1 foot. An inscription is on the north face and incised on the polished face of the other three sides. Overall height is 5.9 foot. Located on the east side of Howard Avenue at Barlow Knoll.
My Sources
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Draw the Sword
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SIRIS
3.
Virtual Gettysburg
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Historical Marker Database
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Stone Sentinels
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NRHP Narrative