The Jones’ Brigade served as a member of Johnson’s Division in the Second Corps, Army of Northern Virginia.
About the Main Monument
When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. The last monument was completed on December 19, 1910.
What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth red Maine granite. Plaque: Bronze.
What size is it? 3.8 feet x 3.4 feet diameter base. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches and weighs 300 pounds. Overall weight is 3000 pounds.
Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department.
What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth red Maine granite pedestal with a circular base. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of the unit.
What does it honor? One of 64 Confederate brigade monuments. Designed by E. B. Cope and erected by the U.S. War Department. They indicate the general location of the centers of the various Confederate brigades and artillery battalions during several phases of the battle. Some of the tablets were made from melted down Civil War cannon. The tablets describe the itinerary and movements of each brigade.
How is it inscribed? The monument 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
When was this photograph taken? February 7, 2009. Monument faces east.
Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on East side of East Confederate Avenue after the third bridge.
Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? No.
Has this monument been moved or changed? This monument has not been moved or materially altered.
Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
At Gettysburg
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. More about this officer.
After Action Report: After Action Report of Brig. Gen. J. M. Jones (will open a pop up window).
Regiments
21st Virginia Infantry
Commander: Capt. William P. Moseley (1841-1885). Native of Buckingham County. Wounded at Third Winchester. Post-war teacher in Texas.
Strength: 236; 8 killed, 32 wounded, 10 missing.
Supplemental Materials: None.
25th Virginia Infantry
Commander: Col. John C. Higginbotham (1842-1864). Wounded at McDowell, Second Manassas, and Gettysburg. Killed on May 10th at Spotsylvania.
Strength: 280; 9 killed, other casualties not reported in detail.
Officers Killed at Gettysburg:
- Lt. Michael P. Henkle, Company K
Supplemental Materials: None.
42nd Virginia Infantry
Commander: Lt. Col. Robert W. Withers (1835-1896). Native of Campbell County. Wounded at Gettysburg and in August 1864 and captured.
Strength: 265; 16 killed, 47 wounded, 26 missing.
Supplemental Materials: None.
44th Virginia Infantry
Commander: Maj. Norval Cobb (?-?). Native of Farmville. Wounded at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, captured at Spotsylvania. Post-war banker in Richmond.
Strength: 227; 8 killed, other losses not reported in detail.
Officers Killed at Gettysburg:
- Lt. Robert W. Bailey, Company H
Supplemental Materials: None.
48th Virginia Infantry
Commander: Lt. Col. Robert H. Dungan (1834-1903). Founded school in Jonesboro, Tennessee. Wounded at Kernstown and Cedar Mountain. Temporarily commanded brigade during 1864.
Strength: 265; 20 killed, 38 wounded, 29 missing.
Officers Killed at Gettysburg:
- Capt. Charles W.S. Harris, Company E
- Capt. John M. Vermillion, Company A
Supplemental Materials: None.
50th Virginia Infantry
Commander: Lt. Col. Logan H. N. Salyer (1835-1916). Native of Copper Creek. Wounded at Fort Donelson and in the head by a sword at Chancellorsville. Judge in Kentucky after the War.
Strength: 240; 16 killed, 66 wounded, 17 missing.
Supplemental Materials: None.
Ewell’s Corps, ANV at Gettysburg
EWELL’S CORPS – Early’s Division – Gordon’s Brigade – Hays’ Brigade – Hoke’s Brigade – Smith’s Brigade – Jones’ Battalion – Johnson’s Division – Jones’ Brigade – Nicholls’ Brigade – Steuart’s Brigade – Walker’s Brigade – Latimer’s Battalion – Rodes’ Division – Daniel’s Brigade – Doles’ Brigade – Iverson’s Brigade – O’Neal’s Brigade – Ramseur’s Brigade – Carter’s Battalion – Artillery Reserve – Dance’s Battalion – Nelson’s Battalion
Virginia at Gettysburg
INFANTRY – 1st Infantry – 2nd Infantry – 3rd Infantry – 4th Infantry – 5th Infantry – 6th Infantry – 7th Infantry – 8th Infantry – 9th Infantry – 10th Infantry – 11th Infantry – 12th Infantry – 14th Infantry – 16th Infantry – 18th Infantry – 19th Infantry – 21st Infantry – 22nd Battalion – 23rd Infantry – 24th Infantry – 25th Infantry – 27th Infantry – 28th Infantry – 31st Infantry – 33rd Infantry – 37th Infantry – 38th Infantry – 40th Infantry – 41st Infantry – 42nd Infantry – 44th Infantry – 47th Infantry – 48th Infantry – 49th Infantry – 50th Infantry – 52nd Infantry – 53rd Infantry – 55th Infantry – 56th Infantry – 57th Infantry – 61st Infantry – 62nd Infantry :: CAVALRY – 1st Regiment – 2nd Regiment – 3rd Regiment – 4th Regiment – 5th Regiment – 6th Regiment – 7th Regiment – 9th Regiment – 10th Regiment – 11th Regiment – 12th Regiment – 13th Regiment – 14th Regiment – 16th Regiment – 17th Regiment – 18th Regiment – 34th Battalion – 35th Battalion – 36th Battalion :: ARTILLERY – 1st Richmond Howitzers – 2nd Richmond Howitzers – 3rd Richmond Howitzers – Albemarle – Alleghany – Amherst – Ashland – Bedford – Breathed – Charlottesville – Chew – Courtney – Crenshaw – Danville – Fauquier – Fluvanna – Fredericksburg – Hampden – Huger – Jackson – King William – Lee – Letcher – Lewis – McGregor – Moorman – Morris – Norfolk – Orange – Powhatan – Purcell – Richmond Fayette – Rockbridge – 2nd Rockbridge – Salem – Staunton – Virginia Battery (Blount) – Virginia Battery (Parker) – Virginia Battery (Taylor) – Virginia Battery (Brooke) – Virginia Battery (Johnson) – Virginia Battery (McClanahan)
