Law’s Brigade served as a member of Hood’s Division in the First Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. The brigade is honored by a monument and an advanced position tablet.
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
LONGSTREET’S CORPS HOOD’S DIVISION
LAWS BRIGADE
4th 15th 44th 47th 48th Alabama Infantry
July 2. Left New Guilford 25 miles distant at 3 A. M. Arrived and formed line 50 yards west of this about 4 P. M. and advanced against the Union positions. The 4th 15th and 47th Regiments attacked Little Round Top and continued the assault until dark. The 44th and 48th assisted in capturing Devil’s Den and 3 guns of the 4th New York Battery.
July 3. Occupied the breastworks on west slope of Round Top. The 4th and 15th Regiments assisted at 5 P. M. in repulsing cavalry led by Brig. Gen. E. J. Farnsworth in Plum Run Valley.
July 5. About 5 A. M. began the march to Hagerstown Md.
Present about 1500 Losses about 550
When was this photograph taken? February 7, 2009.
Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on West side of South Confederate Avenue, South of Emmitsburg Road, at Bushman Woods.
Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? Yes.
Has this monument been moved or changed? This monument has not been moved or materially altered.
Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
Secondary Monuments and Markers
Monument Title: Advanced Position Tablet
Photographed: August 17, 2007.
Location: Warren Avenue, south of Little Round Top. Located on South side of Warren Avenue, opposite south slope of Little Round Top. This monument is denoted on the map above by a RED pushpin.
Description: Iron tablet denotes advanced position of the brigade during the battle. Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Cast by Calvin Gilbert. Text reads as follows,
ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
LONGSTREET’S CORPS HOOD’S DIVISION
LAW’S BRIGADE
4th 15th 44th 47th 48th Alabama Infantry
July 2. Arrived on the field about 4 P. M. and advanced against the Union positions. The 4th 15th and 47th Regiments attacked Little Round Top and continued the assault until dark. The 44th and 48th assisted in capturing Devil’s Den and 3 guns of Smith’s 4th New York Battery.
At Gettysburg
Commander: Brig. Gen. Evander McIvor Law (August 7, 1836 – October 31, 1920) was an author, teacher, and a Confederate general in the American Civil War. More about this officer.
After Action Report: After Action Report of regiments of Law’s Brigade (will open a pop up window).
Regiments
4th Alabama Infantry
Commander: Lt. Col. Laurence H. Scruggs (1836-?). Native of Jackson County. Wounded at Malvern Hill and Chickamauga. Died sometime after 1902.
Strength: 346; 21 killed, 45 wounded, 21 missing.
Officers Killed at Gettysburg:
- Lt. William S. Harrell, Company K, aged 21
- Capt. William Lee, Company E
- Capt. William W. Leftwich, Company F
- Lt. James M. Turnbow, Company G, aged 24
Supplemental Materials: None.
15th Alabama Infantry
Commander: Col. William C. Oates (1833-1910). Native of Pike County. Post-War Governor of Alabama and member of U.S. Congress.
Strength: 499; 31 killed, 50 wounded, 90 missing.
Officers Killed at Gettysburg:
- Lt. Henry C. Brainard, Company G, aged 23
- Lt. Barnett H. Cody, Company G, aged 18
- Capt. James H. Ellison, Company C, aged 26
- Lt. John A. Oates, Company G
Supplemental Materials: None.
44th Alabama Infantry
Commander: Col. William F. Perry (1823-1901). Native of Jackson County, Georgia. Brigade commander at the end of the War. Post-war professor of English and philosophy at Ogden College.
Strength: 363; 24 killed, 66 wounded, 4 missing.
Officers Killed at Gettysburg:
- Capt. William A. Dunklin, Company G
Supplemental Materials: None.
47th Alabama Infantry
Commander: Lt. Col. Michael J. Bulger (1806-1900). Native of Richland District, South Carolina. Member of Alabama state legislature. Wounded at Cedar Mountain and Gettysburg.
Strength: 347; 14 killed, 26 wounded, 4 missing.
Officers Killed at Gettysburg:
- Lt. John G. Adrian, Company E
- Capt. Joseph Johnston, Company B
- Lt. Andrew Ray, Company E
- Lt. Henry D. Simmons, Company B, aged 23
- Capt. John M. Teague, Company K
Supplemental Materials: None.
48th Alabama Infantry
Commander: Col. James L. Sheffield (1819-1892). Sheriff in Marshall County. Member of Alabama Secession Convention. Wounded at Cedar Mountain.
Strength: 374; 9 killed, 66 wounded, 27 missing.
Supplemental Materials: None.
Longstreet’s Corps, ANV at Gettysburg
LONGSTREET’S CORPS – Hood’s Division – Anderson’s Brigade – Benning’s Brigade – Law’s Brigade – Robertson’s Brigade – Henry’s Battalion – McLaws’ Division – Barksdale’s Brigade – Kershaw’s Brigade – Semmes’ Brigade – Wofford’s Brigade – Cabell’s Battalion – Pickett’s Division – Armistead’s Brigade – Garnett’s Brigade – Kemper’s Brigade – Dearing’s Battalion – Artillery Reserve – Alexander’s Battalion – Eshelman’s Battalion
Alabama at Gettysburg
INFANTRY – 3rd Infantry – 4th Infantry – 5th Infantry – 5th Battalion – 6th Infantry – 8th Infantry – 9th Infantry – 10th Infantry – 11th Infantry – 12th Infantry – 13th Infantry – 14th Infantry – 15th Infantry – 26th Infantry – 44th Infantry – 47th Infantry – 48th Infantry :: ARTILLERY – Jeff Davis – Hardaway
