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.
- On the Journey Through Hallowed Ground BywayNational
- 10.6 mi off the Old Main Streets
- 19.1 mi off the Mason and Dixon Byway
- 23.9 mi off the Falls Road
Overlooks nearby
- CS Sharpshooter's position · 4 mi
- Chimney Rock · 18 mi
- Middletown Overlook · 30 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:13 | 18:45 | 19:21 |
| June solstice | 05:42 | 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).
39.84371, -77.22807
Elevation 154 m (modelled from terrain)