The Monuments and Memorials of the Gettysburg Campaign
7th Maine Infantry
Alternate Designations: None.
Commander: Lt. Col. Selden Connor (1839-1917).
Numbers: 261; 6 wounded.
Raised: Aroostook, Kennebec, and Penobscot
Dedicated Oct. 3, 1889.
Location: Neill Avenue at Wolf Hill.
Description: National shield leans against a natural boulder. There are two horizontal rows of stars in relief along the top, and thirteen vertical stripes, alternately recessed and in relief. The Corps insignia of the Greek cross adorns the front. The piece stands on a tiered base. Overall height is 9 feet. Lt. Col. Connor designed the regimental monument. Monument indicates the position held by the 7th Maine Infantry on July 3, 1863 while in reserve.
