* Jones’ Brigade, Johnson’s Division, Ewell’s Corps
Posted to the Project on 02 Mar 09
Jones’ Brigade
Location: East Confederate Avenue, east slope of Culp’s Hill
Order of Battle: Jones’ Brigade, Johnson’s Division, Ewell’s Corps
Commander: Brig. Gen. John Marshall Jones (July 20, 1820 – May 5, 1864) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. He fought at the Battle of Gettysburg and was killed in action at the Battle of the Wilderness.
Monument Specifications: Polished granite circular base with bronze plaque affixed to front.
Dedication Date: ca. 1910-1911.
Main Inscription: Reads,
C. S. A.
ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
EWELL’S CORPS JOHNSON’S DIVISION
JONES’ BRIGADE
21st 25th 42nd 44th 48th 50th Virginia Infantry
July 1. Arrived near nightfall and took position east of Rock Creek and north of Hanover road with pickets advanced to the front.
July 2. About 4 P. M. moved forward to support artillery on Benner’s Hill. Crossed Rock Creek at 6 P. M. and assailed the Union position on the summit of Culp’s Hill charging up to the Union breastworks and continuing the struggle until dark.
July 3. In line near here all day sometimes skirmishing heavily. About midnight moved with the Division and Corps to Seminary Ridge northwest of the town.
July 4. Occupied Seminary Ridge. About 10 P. M. began the march to Hagerstown.
Present 1600 Killed 58 Wounded 302 Missing 61 Total 421
Other Monuments and Memorials: None.
Supplemental Materials: After Action Report of Brig. Gen. J. M. Jones (will open a pop up window).
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