The Monuments and Memorials of the Gettysburg Campaign
82nd Illinois Infantry
Alternate Designations: Second Hecker Regiment
Commander: Lt. Col. Edward S. Salomon (1836-1913).
Numbers: 347; 4 killed, 19 wounded, 89 missing.
Raised: Cook and St. Clair.
Dedicated: Sept. 3, 1891.
Location: West Howard Avenue. The monument marks the first line of battle held by the 82nd Illinois Infantry prior to their retreat to East Cemetery Hill.
Description: The monument consists of a round shaft with a bullet-shaped top. It stands on a squared pedestal and two-tiered base. There is a band of stars near the top of the shaft and a relief a palm branch and wreath towards the middle. There is a round State Seal on the front of the pedestal. Base is smooth stone that is five foot square. Overall height is 12.6 foot.
