54th NY “Hiram Barney Rifles” Kovacs+ / Both marker
historic site
The 54th New York Infantry was commanded at the Battle of Gettysburg by Major Stephen Kovacs. He was captured on July 1, and Lieutenant Ernst Both then took command. The 54th New York brought 216 men to the field and lost 7 killed, 47 wounded and 48 missi
- Inscription
- 54th Regt. N. Y. Infantry (Hiram Barney Rifles) 1st Brig. 1st Div. 11th Corp
- On the Journey Through Hallowed Ground BywayNational
- 10.8 mi off the Old Main Streets
- 19.1 mi off the Mason and Dixon Byway
- 23.8 mi off the Falls Road
Overlooks nearby
- CS Sharpshooter's position · 4 mi
- Chimney Rock · 19 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:13 | 18:45 | 19:21 |
| June solstice | 05:41 | 20:01 | 20:41 |
| September equinox | 06:57 | 18:32 | 19:08 |
| December solstice | 07:28 | 16:05 | 16:48 |
Local time (America/New_York).
39.84576, -77.22454
Elevation 147 m (modelled from terrain)