54th Pennsylvania Monument
Erected to the memory of the heroic dead of the 54th Regiment, Pennsylvania Veterans Volunteer Infantry, who gave their lives in defence of their country. 1861–1865.
(brass tablet at base) At ceremonies conducted 16 September 1984, title to this monument was transferred from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to the New Market Battlefield Park. The monument was originally dedicated on 25 October 1905 to the men of the 54th Pennsylvania Infantry. It now serves as a memorial to all who fought at the Battle of New Market on 15 May 1864.
Marker is on Old Valley Turnpike (U.S. 11) north of New Market.
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