American Civil War: Union States at Gettysburg

The turning point of the Civil War in the East, the Battle of Gettysburg saw the Union Army of the Potomac defeat the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. Clashing July 1-3, 1863, the armies contained regiments from almost every state. On the Union side, eighteen states were represented in the ranks with Pennsylvania (right) and New York contributing the highest numbers of troops. Other states, such as Minnesota, only contributed a regiment or two but still played a key role in determining the battle's outcome. Today we look at each Northern state's contingent as well as some of the commanders that led them.

Photograph © 2008 Patricia A. Hickman