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This monument is one of two that were erected to honor the brave soldiers that fought so gallantly on the fields at Gettysburg.

The following photos of this monument were taken July 1, 2002.

This monument marks the left flank of the 25th and the right flank of the 75th Ohio Infantry, July 1, 1863. The memorial was erected by the State of Ohio.

Arriving at Gettysburg from Emmitsburg 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 Cemetary HIll and early July 4, led the advance into the town.

Gettysburg July 1,2,3 1863
25th Ohio Infantry
Engaged 220
Killed 16 Wounded 86 Missing 71
Total loss 183

75th Ohio Infantry
Engaged 289
Killed or Mortally Wounded 38
Additional Wounded 82 Missing 86
Total Loss 186

This photo is of the monument that has been placed upon Cemetary Ridge to honor our fallen brothers.

The following photos were taken on July 1, 2002.


After a severe battle .............beyond Gettysburg on July 1, 1863 the 11 Corps ........... to Cemetary Hill arriving at dark on July 2. This position was held by the 25th and 75th Ohio Infantry when Earle's Confederate Division assaulted this hill and broke the Union line to the right. It was repulsed after a desperate hand to hand conflict.


75th Ohio Infantry
Engaged 269 Killed or Mortally
Wounded 38
Wounded 62
Missing 86
Total Loss 186