Union Monuments - Indiana

7th Indiana Infantry Regiment

The monument to the Seventh Indiana Infantry is southeast of Gettysburg on Culp's Hill, just north of the parking area. It was erected in 1885 by the State of Indiana. Location: 39.820294 N, 77.22049 W; see map

The 7th Indiana was commanded at the Battle of Gettysburg by Colonel Ira G. Grover. It had 437 men on the field on July 3rd, of whom 2 were killed, 5 wounded and 3 missing.

The 7th Indiana had been left behind at Emmitsburg on July 1st to guard the corps trains with orders to wait until relieved by one of Brigadier General Stannard's Vermont regiments. By 10 a.m. no relief had arrived, but Col. Grover decided to leave for the front anyway. On the way word came of the battle, and the regiment hurried its march, reaching the battlefield in the early evening. They were posted on the north side of Culp's Hill, going into line next to the survivors of the Iron Brigade.

This strong and fresh regiment added greatly to the security of Culp's Hill that evening. Col. Grover was later brought before a court martial for abandoning his post guarding the trains, but was exonerated.

The 7th is also honored by a monument and marker at Antietam.

From the front of the monument:

7th Regt. Ind. Vol.
2nd Brig.
1st Div. 1st Corps.
July 1. 2. & 3. 1863

Indiana

From the left side:

27 Battles
Philippi 1861
to
Weldon R.R. 1864
Total Loss 235

From the right side:

Gettysburg
Antietam
Fredericksburg
Chancellorsville

7th Indiana Infantry

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