25th and 75th Ohio Infantry
2nd Brigade 1st Division 11th Corps
(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.
Marker is on Howard Avenue ¼ mile north of Old Harrisburg Road (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling east.
Courtesy hmdb.org
