Gettysburg

Gettysburg is easily the most well known of the Civil War battlefields. It is arguably the high water mark of the Confederacy in the Eastern Theater. Over three bloody days, over 50,000 Americans were killed, wounded or went missing.

It was at the dedication of the National Cemetery there in November, 1863 that President Lincoln gave his famous Gettysburg Address. The battle has endured in the American memory. Starting in 1889 Michigan erected monuments at the Gettysburg battlefield to remember the Michigan men who served there.

Following, you will get a chance to see all those monuments. However good the photography may be, there is no comparison to standing in front of these impressive memorials and taking them in for yourself. We will post pictures here. Enjoy them. But also use them to help plan your trip. There is so much to see in Gettysburg and this will help you see the places where Michigan men fought, bled and died.

All photos here will be displayed numerically by regiment number. We will start with infantry, next sharpshooter, then cavalry and finally the artillery.

If you are looking for a specific regiment, these quick links will jump you down the page to their monument.

1st Michigan Infantry
3rd Michigan Infantry
4th Michigan Infantry
5th Michigan Infantry
7th Michigan Infantry
16th Michigan Infantry
24th Michigan Infantry
Michigan Sharpshooters
Michigan Cavlary Brigade
9th Michigan Battery - Battery I

1st Michigan Infantry

The 1st Michigan Infantry saw service on July 2, 1863 near the Peach Orchard in the Wheatfield before being withdrawn to several lines so defense, ultimately relieving a sister brigade on Little Round Top on July 3. Included here are both the 1st Michigan's Monument and the marker relating briefly the brigade's actions. The monument is on Sickle's Aveune in the Rose Woods. The brigade marker is across the street. It is also quite close to the 4th and 5th Michigan Infantry's Monuments.

Back of the 1st Michigan Infantry Monument in the Rose Woods at Gettysburg, PA. Image ©2015 Look Around You Ventures, LLC.

The inscription reads:

Mustered in at Detroit, Mich. May 1, 1861 for 3 months.
Mustered in at Ann Arbor, Mich. Aug. 17, 1861 for 3 years.
Re-enlisted as Veterans Feb. 23, 1864.
Mustered out at Jeffersonville, Ind. July 9, 1865.

Total enrollment 2144 officers and men.
Killed in action officer 12, men 135.
Died of wounds officers 6, men 22.
Died of disease officers 1 men 95.
Total 252.

"From the first to the last."
Entry into Virginia and capture
of Alexandria May 24, 1861
to Appomattox April 8, 1865.
Participate in 54 skirmishes
and general engagements.

This monumet marks the position
where the regiment fought, July 2, 1863.
Present for duty 21 officers, 240 men, total 261.
Killed 1 officer 4 men. Wounded 6 officers 27 men.
Missing 4 men. Total 42.

1st Brigade, 1st Division, V Corps markder across from the 1st Michigan Monument in Gettysburg, PA. Image ©2015 Look Around You Ventures, LLC.

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3rd Michigan Infantry

The 3rd Michigan had a hard fight with the rest of their brigade as they fought for control of the Peach Orchard. Part of the 3rd Corps, they served at Gettysburg under Dan Sickles in the 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, III Corps. This monument is in the Peach Orchard at the corner of Wheatfield and Peach Orchard Road.

View of the 3rd Michigan monument with the Peach Orchard in the background.

Front of the 3rd Michigan Monument in the Peach Orchard at Gettysburg, PA. Image ©2015 Look Around You Ventures, LLC.

July 2nd, 1863
This regiment deployed as skirmishers 150 yards in advance of this postion,

held the line extending from the Peach Orchard east to the woods was the

right of De Trobriand's Brigade, and connected with the left of Graham's.

Went into action with 19 officers, 267 men, - Total 286.

Casualties.

7 men killed. 3 officers and 28 men wounded. 7 men missing - total 45.

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4th Michigan Infantry

Placed in the Wheatfield approximately where their commander, Colone Jeffords fell, is the monument of the 4th Michigan. Colonel Jeffords is the highest ranking officer on either side to be killed by bayonet wound. He fell trying to recover the 4th's flag in a hand to hand fight. The 4th Michgan was in the 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, V Corps. When driving, the monument is on De Trobriand Ave. very near the it's intersection with Sickles Avenue. After seeing this monument, you can take a left on Sickles Avenue very quickly get to the 1st Michigan Infantry and 5th Michigan Infantry mouments.

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5th Michigan Infantry

A member of the III Corps, the 5th Michigan's monument can be found in the Rose Woods along Sickles Avenue. This monument is only about 200 yards away from the 4th Michigan Monument and both can be visited at the same time.

Monument dedicated to the 5th Michigan at Gettysburg. Image ©2015 Look Around You Ventures, LLC.

The inscription reads:

Effective strength July 2nd 1863
present and detached service
21 officers and 262 men
total 283.
Casualties
Killed 2 officers, 17 men;
Wounded 8 officers 78 men
Missing 4 men
Total 109.

The Regiment fought here about 4:00 o’clock p.m. July 2nd 1863 after it had been assembled from the skirmish – line far
in advance of this position. It moved to the support of the 2nd Corps in resisting Pickett’s charge July 3rd.

Mustered in U.S. service at Detroit Mich. August 28, 1861.
Mustered out at Jeffersonville Ind. July 5, 1865.
Total enrollment 1850 officers and men.
Killed in action Officers 10 Men 14
Died of wounds Officers 6 Men 75
Died of disease Officers 3 Men 163
Total 398

Engaged in 47 battles and skirmishes from Pohick Church Va. Jan, 9, 1862 to Appomattox Va. Apr. 9, 1865.

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7th Michigan Infantry

The 7th Michigan Infantry stood with the II Corps at the high water mark of the Confederacy. Their monument is on Hancock Avenue just south of the Copse of Trees. Our first photograph here shows the monument on a beautiful day with the Cadori House in the background. Across the street from this monument is a brigade marker talking about Hall's Brigade, which the 7th belonged to. Norman Hall is a West Point graduate who was from Michigan.

Mustered in at Monroe, Mich. 22, 1861.
Mustered out at Jeffersonville, Ind. July 5, 1865.
Total enrollment, 1393 officers and men.
Killed in action 6 officers, 123 men.
Died of wounds 5 officers, 47 men
Died of disease 3 officers 154 men
Total 338

Participated in 37 skirmishes and general engagements from Ball’s Bluff, Va. Oct. 21, 1861 to siege of Petersburg, Va. Apr. 3, 1865.

Regiment held this position during the engagement of July 2nd & 3rd. 1863. On the evening of the 2nd changed front to the left, meeting and aiding in driving back the enemy. On the 3rd assisted in repulsing Pickett’s Charge, changing front to the right and assaulting the advancing force in flank.

Present for duty 14 officers 151 men
Total 165.
Casualties.
2 officers, 19 men killed; 3 officers, 41 men wounded.
Total 65.

Marker relating the work of Hall's Brigade at the Battle of Gettysburg. Image ©2015 Look Around You Ventures.

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16th Michigan

Placed on a prominent stone in the scrub brush of Little Round Top is the monument of the 16th Michigan Infantry. It can best be accessed by walking down from the top of Little Round Top.

Mustered in at Detroit, Mich. Sept. 8, 1861.
Mustered out at Jeffersonville, Ind. July 8, 1865.

Total enrollment 2318 offices & men
Killed in action 10 officers, 155 men
Died of wounds 2 officers, 48 men.
Died of disease 128 men. Total 348.

Participated in 52 skirmishes and general engagements from Yorktown, Va. May 4, 1862 to Appomattox, Va., April 9, 1865 and was one of the regiments detailed to receive Lee’s Army with its arms and flags on April 9, 1865.

Regiment held this position during the afternoon and night of July 2, 1863, and assisted in defeating the desperate attempts of the enemy to capture Little Round Top.

Present for duty 17 officers, 339 men total 356. Casualties: 3 officers 20 men killed, 2 officers 32 men wounded, 3 men missing. Total 60.

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24th Michigan

There are two monuments to the 24th Michigan Infantry. The main one is on Meredith Avenue marking one of the many positions the regiment held during the fighting on the first day. The other marker is on Culp's Hill by Slocum Avenue. Behind original earthworks, this position is where the survivors collected at the end of July 1st and fought on the 2nd and 3rd.


	Went into action with 496 officers and men Killed & mortally wounded 89 Otherwise wounded 218 Captured 56 Total casualties 363 Five Color Bearers were killed and all the Color Guard were killed or wounded
	Position July 2nd and 3rd on Culp’s Hill. The Regiment was raised in Wayne Co., Michigan and mustered into the U. S. Service, August 15, 1862. Mustered out at Detroit, June 30, 1865.

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Michigan Sharpshooters

The Michigan Sharpshooter monument is found west slope of Little Round Top. It is best accessed by parking at the top of the hill and walking down to it.

Michigan Sharpshooter monument found on Little Round Top at Gettysburg. Image ©2015 Look Around You Ventures.

Company B,
2nd Regiment U.S. Sharpshooters.
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Mustered into U.S. Service
at Detroit, Mich. Oct. 4, 1862.
Served until war ended.
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Fought upon this field
July 2d near Slyder House on extreme left
afterwards at this point.
July 3d on Cemetery Ridge near centre of line.
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4 men wounded.

Company K,
1st Regiment U.S. Sharpshooters.
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Mustered into U.S. Service
at Detroit, Mich. Mar. 20, 1862.
Served until war ended.
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Fought upon this field
July 2d near Sherfy House,
Here July 3d.
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4 men wounded.

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Michigan Cavalry Brigade - 1st, 5th, 6th and 7th Michigan Cavalry Regiments

The Michigan Cavalry Brigade monument can be found out on the East Cavalry Field, near where the men fought.




	This monument marks the field where the Michigan Cavalry Brigade under its gallant leader General George A. Custer rendered signal and distinguished service in assisting to defeat the further advance of a numerically superior force under the Confederate General J. E. B. Stuart which in conjunction with Pickett’s Charge upon the centre, attempted to turn the right flank of the Union Army at that critical hour of conflict upon the afternoon of July 3rd, 1863. —- Field held from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. (The chart at the bottom contains the folowing data.) 1st Mich.; killed 10 men, wounded 6 officers 37 men, missing 20 men. 5th Mich.; killed 1 officer 7 men, wounded 1 officer 29 men, missing 18 men. 6th Mich.; killed 1 man, wounded 2 officers 24 men, missing 1 man. 7th Mich.; killed 13 men, wounded 4 officers 44 men, missing 39 men. Total casualties 257.
	1st Michigan Cavalry Mustered in at Detroit, Mich. Sep 13, 1861. Mustered out at Salt Lake City, Utah, Mar. 10, 1866. Total enrollment 3244 officers and men. Killed 10 officers 92 men. Died of wounds 5 officers 46 men. Died of disease 5 officers 246 men. Total casualties 404. Participated in 67 skirmishes and general engagements from Winchester, Va., Mar. 23, 1862 to Appomattox Va. April 9, 1865. —- Fifth Michigan Cavalry Mustered in at Detroit, Mich. August 30, 1862. Mustered out at Fort Leavenworth, Kas. June 2nd, 1865. Total enrollment 1198 officers and men. Killed, 4 officers 94 men. Died of Wounds 1 officer 23 men. Died of disease, 3 officers 233 men. Total casualties 358. Participated in 56 skirmishes and general engagements from Hanover, Pa. June 30, 1863 to Appomattox, Va., April 9, 1865.
	Sixth Michigan Cavalry Mustered in at Grand Rapids, Mich. Oct. 13, 1862, Mustered out at Fort Leavenworth, Kas. Nov. 24, 1865. Total enrollment 1624 Officers and men. Killed, 7 officers 35 men. Died of Wounds 18 men. Died of disease, 266 men. Total casualties 386. Participated in 56 skirmishes and general engagements from Hanover, Pa. June 30, 1863 to Appomattox, Va., April 9, 1865. —- Seventh Michigan Cavalry Mustered in at Grand Rapids, Mich. Jan. 16, 1863. Mustered out at Fort Leavenworth, Kas. Dec. 16, 1865. Total enrollment 1779 officers and men. Killed 2 officers 47 men. Died of wounds 2 officers 24 men. Died of disease 1 officer 246 men. Total casualties 322. Participated in 56 skirmishes and general engagements from Hanover, Pa. June 30, 1863 to Appomattox, Va., April 9, 1865.

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9th Michigan Battery, Battery I

This monument is on Hancock Avenue, near the State of Pennsylvania monument along Cemetery Ridge. It is quite near the 7th Michigan monument, which can be seen above.

9th Michigan Battery monument along Cemetery Ridge in Gettysburg. Image ©2015 Look Around You Ventures.

Front of the 9th Michigan, Battery I monument at Gettysburg. Image ©2015 Look Around You Ventures, LLC.

Mustered in at Detroit Mich Aug. 29 1862.
Mustered out at Detroit Mich. July 4, 1865
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This monument marks the position
held by the Ninth Michigan Battery
from 12:30 p.m. July 3rd, until 7 a.m.
the following morning.
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322 rounds of shot, shell
and canister expended
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Casualties
One man killed and four wounded
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Battery sustained the loss of 23 horses
killed in the engagement
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Army Potomac
From Dec. 1862 to Oct. 1863.
Army Cumberland
From Nov. 1863 until close of service

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