4th Michigan Infantry

Like several other Michigan monuments on the field, the 4th Michigan monument features a bas relief carving on the front of the die. The carving is of the regiment’s Col. Harrison H. Jeffords (1834-1863), a lawyer from Dexter. Jeffords died on July 3 as a result of wounds the day before. While defending the colors from capture in the swirling malestorm of the Wheatfield, Jeffords was bayoneted through the body. ((Jeffords may have been the highest ranking officer killed by baynoet in the War.)) The regiment was able to rescue their colors and carry it to safety. Jeffords was succeeded by a Hillsdale lawyer named Lt. Col. George W. Lumbard (1830-1864) who was himself killed in the Wilderness.

Raised from Hillsdale, Lennawee, Monroe, and Washtenaw counties, the 4th Michigan numbered just over 400 at Gettysburg and lost heavily.

The monument cost $1,350.00 and is made of granite. It was dedicated on June 12, 1889 and stands at over 13 feet tall.

4th Michigan Infantry

Members of the 5th Corps, 1st Division, 2nd Brigade

Commanded by: Col. Harrison H. Jeffords (1834-1863),

Engaged: 403; 25 killed, 64 wounded, 76 missing

Monument: De Trobriand Avenue, the Wheatfield

Tags: Gettysburg, Michigan, Monument Project, V Corps, Wheatfield