The Monuments and Memorials of the Gettysburg Campaign
27th Pennsylvania Infantry
Dedicated 1884. Relocated circa 1888-1889 from East Cemetery Hill where the current larger regimental monument now stands.
Location: Coster Avenue, the Brickyard. Located at the west end of Coster Avenue.
Description: It was one of the earliest monuments placed on the battlefield. A shaft topped by an eagle with spread wings atop a sphere. The shaft itself ends in lion’s paws and has an octagonal plinth and tiered, octagonal base. It marks the general location of the regiment on the evening of July 1, 1863 when it advanced to cover the retreat of Barlow’s Division. Represents general location of regiment covering retreat of Barlow’s Division on July 1, 1863.
