Union monuments - Ohio

8th Ohio Infantry Regiment

The monument to the Eighth Ohio Infantry Regiment is on the south edge of Gettysburg on Steinwehr Avenue.
Location: 39.81605 N, 77.23705 W; see map

It was commanded at the Battle of Gettysburg by Lieutenant Colonel Franklin Sawyer, and brought 209 men to the field.

From the front of the monument:

8th Ohio Infantry,
Carrol's Brig. 3d Div.
2d Corps.
July 2,3, 1863

Ohio's Tribute

From the right side:

8th Ohio Infantry
July 2, 3, 1863.
Engaged 209.
Killed 18.
Wounded 83.
Missing 1.
Total loss 102.

From the left side:

The 8th Ohio Infantry
under
Lieut. Col. Franklin Sawyer
took this position at 4 p.m. July 2
after a brisk skirmish
and held it July 2 and 3
during Longstreet's assault.
July 3, the regiment advanced
and by left wheel attacked the
enemy in flank, capturing three
flags and numerous prisoners.

Fromt the rear:

The 8th Ohio Infantry
was organized for 3 months April 29,
and for 3 years June 24, 1861.
Took part in the battles of
Romney, Winchester 1862
South Mountain, Antietam, Frdericksburg,
Gettysburg, Wilderness,
Spottsylvania, Cold Harbor,
Petersburg
and many other important engagements.
Was mustered out July 13, 1864.

The 8th is also honored by a monument at Antietam.

See more information about the 8th Ohio Infantry during the Civil War