58th NY “Polish Legion” Otto(w) / Koenig

historic site

The 58th New York was commanded at the Battle of Gettysburg by Lieutenant Colonel August Otto. He was assigned to General Schurz’s staff on July 2, and Captain Emil Koenig took command of the regiment. The 58th New York brought 222 men to the field.

Inscription
Two companies of the regiment held this position July 1, 1863 until ordered to Cemetery Hill, were they joined by the other companies and engaged on the 2nd and 3rd. After the repulse of Pickett’s Charge, skirmished into Gettysburg.

Overlooks nearby

DateSunriseGolden hourSunset
March equinox07:1318:4519:21
June solstice05:4220:0120:41
September equinox06:5718:3219:08
December solstice07:2816:0516:48

Local time (America/New_York).

39.84371, -77.22807

Elevation 154 m (modelled from terrain)

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