Alternate Designations: Second New York State Militia.
Commander: Lt. Col. James Huston (Jan. 7, 1818-July 2, 1863), killed; Capt. John Darrow (ca. 1821-?).
Numbers: 394; 45 killed, 132 wounded, 15 missing.
Raised: New York City.
Dedicated July 2, 1890.
Location: Located on the west side of Hancock Avenue south of the Copse of Trees. It marks the position held by the 82nd New York on July 2 & 3, 1863.
Description: Vertical shaft stands atop a tiered base. A New York State Seal is affixed to the upper portion of the shaft in the front. Other relief elements include crossed rifles, assorted Infantry gear and a trefoil, the insignia of the 2nd Corps. Monument is a two-part granite shaft set on a three-part 8.4×6.8 foot stepped base. The third tier of the base has a bronze Second Corps trefoil symbol on the face. The lower part of the shaft is finished stone with an incised inscription on the face and bronze tablets on the other sides. The upper part of the shaft is tapered with bronze trophies attached to the front and rear sides. Overall height is 14.3 feet.
National Park Service List of Classified Monuments Number: MN239.
Sculptor: Power, Maurice J., 1838-1902, sculptor.
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