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This
monument to the 28TH Pennsylvania Infantry is located at the end of
a path leading from Culp’s Hill to Rock Creek; it’s barely visible from
Confederate Avenue, and provides a nice hike (and beautiful views of the creek
in all seasons). This particular monument dates from 1904.If you’re interested,
the 28TH has another monument, this one located up further on Culp’s
Hill along Slocum Avenue (one of my personal favorites).
**HONORED TODAY**
PVT. JONATHAN R. BRYAN
Co. H, 2ND
Wisconsin Infantry
Born July 09, 1835 --- Died
July 01, 1863
Pvt. Bryan enlisted in May 1861. According to comrade Robert K.
Beecham, “Jonathan Bryan was shot through the heart by a Confederate from the
edge of the woods beyond a field in our front, while waving his hat and
cheering for victory. He was by birth a Pennsylvanian, and one of the best and
bravest among the soldiers of the Second Wisconsin. Comrade Bryan was the only
man of our regiment killed west of Willoughby Run.”
(c) 2012-2015 Skies of Blue and Gray
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