16th Maine Infantry

Alternate Designations: None.

Commander: Col. Charles W. Tilden (1832-1914), captured on July 1; Capt. Daniel Marston (1813-1891).

Numbers: 311; 9 killed, 59 wounded, 164 missing.

Raised: Cumberland, Oxford, Franklin, York, and Androscoggin

Dedicated Oct. 3, 1889.

Location: Oak Ridge, west side of Doubleday Avenue. Monument indicates the first position held by the 16th Maine Infantry on July 1, 1863.

Description: Obelisk stands on low square base. There are reliefs on three sides, including a state coat of arms, draped flags, state seal, and corps insignia within an oak and laurel wreath.

Other Monuments: Main Monument | Position Marker

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