The Monuments and Memorials of the Gettysburg Campaign
6th United States Cavalry (Marker)
Dedicated: 1909.
Location: One mile south of Orrtanna on the Fairfield Road in front of the Marshall and Culbertson house.
Description: Narrates events of July 3, 1863 that involved 6th US Cavalry. Only 1 of this type of marker erected in honor of US Regular Army. The only marker erected by the US Regular survivors. Monolith of red granite, sides and reverse are rock-faced. Obverse faces is polished w/bronze inscription tablet and seal w/US Coat of Arms affixed to them. AH 7′ 0″, 4′ 0″ wide, 2′ 0″ thick.