80th New York Infantry (Position Marker)

Dedicated July 3, 1981

Location: Hancock Avenue.

Description: One of the newer monuments on the battlefield.  It commemorates the action of the 20th New York State Militia in the repulse of Longstreet’s assault against the Union line on Cemetery Ridge on July 3, 1863. Salvaged polished pink granite monolith. 1′ x 1’6″, 3′ high. Asymetrical, slanted face with bronze tablet that measures 1’x1′. Incised inscriptions on all sides.

Other Monuments: Main Monument | July 2 and 3 Position

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