Philadelphia Brigade Monument

Dedicated: September 17, 1896
Location: Philadelphia Brigade Park off the Hagerstown Turnpike in the area known as the West Woods.
Map Number: Map 1, Position 30
   
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(front)
The
Philadelphia Brigade fought here
September 17, 1862
Loss - 545 men
SECOND BRIGADE

(north face)
The Philadelphia Brigade was mustered into the U.S. Service in 1861 under the first call for 300,000 three year volunteers. Total enrollment
1861 - 1865 - 5320 men
SECOND BRIGADE

(west face or rear)
The Philadelphia Brigade Organization
69th - 71st - 72nd - 106th Regiments of Pennsylvania Infantry
SECOND BRIGADE

(south face)
The Philadelphia Brigade took part in the operations Battles and skirmishes
of the Army of the Potomac
from Balls Bluff to Appomattox.
During term of service 1861 - 1865.
Total Loss 3409 men
ARMY OF THE POTOMAC

 

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