The Dole’s Brigade served as a member of Rodes’ 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 RODES’ DIVISION
DOLES’ BRIGADE
4th 12th 21st 44th Georgia Infantry
July 1. About 1 P. M. the Brigade formed line in the fields east of Oak Hill and skirmished with Union 2nd Brigade First Cavalry Division and aided Gordon’s Brigade in dislodging the Union forces from Barlow Knoll and their line from thence to the Heidlersburg Road. Then joined Ramseur and others in their attack upon the rear of First Corps which after a long struggle was compelled to retire from Seminary Ridge. The Brigade took many prisoners from the First and Eleventh Corps which it pursued to the southern borders of the town.
July 2. Lay all day in the town on West Middle Street. After dark moved out to aid in a contemplated attack on Cemetery Hill.
July 3. In line with other brigades in the sunken road southwest of town.
July 4. On Seminary Ridge all day. At night began the march to Hagerstown.
Present 1369 Killed 86 Wounded 124 Missing 31 Total 241
When was this photograph taken? September 1, 2007.
Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located north side of West Howard Avenue, near Carlisle Road.
Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? Monument is located on the extended tour route that includes Barlow’s Knoll.
Has this monument been moved or changed? This monument has not been changed or materially altered.
Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
At Gettysburg
Commander: Brig. Gen. George Pierce Doles (May 14, 1830 – June 2, 1864) was a Georgia businessman and Confederate general during the American Civil War. His men played a key role on the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg in driving back the Union XI Corps. More about this officer.
After Action Report: After Action Report of Brig. Gen. George Doles (will open a pop up window).
Regiments
4th Georgia Infantry
Commander: Lt. Col. David R. E. Winn (1831-1863). Killed in action at Gettysburg. Physician in Georgia.
Strength: 341; 12 killed, 26 wounded, 15 missing.
Officers Killed at Gettysburg:
- Capt. John T. Lane, Company G, aged 30
- Lt. Joseph H. Riviere, Company H
- Lt. Col. David R.E. Winn, Field Officer, aged 32
Supplemental Materials: None.
12th Georgia Infantry
Commander: Col. Edward S. Willis (1840-1864). Attended USMA but did not graduate. Mortally wounded at Bethesda Church.
Strength: 327; 12 killed, 28 wounded, 13 missing.
Supplemental Materials: None.
21st Georgia Infantry
Commander: Col. John T. Mercer (1830-1864). USMA 1854. Killed in action in April 1864 at battle in Plymouth, North Carolina.
Strength: 287; 4 killed, 11 wounded, 23 missing.
Supplemental Materials: None.
44th Georgia Infantry
Commander: Col. Samuel P. Lumpkin (?-1863). Wounded during the Seven Days. Mortally wounded at Gettysburg, losing left leg on July 1. Captured. He died near Hagerstown in September 1863.
Strength: 364; 18 killed, 41 wounded, 16 missing.
Officers Killed at Gettysburg:
- Col. Samuel P. Lumpkin, Field Officer
- Lt. Samuel J. Wilkins, Company A
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
Georgia at Gettysburg
INFANTRY – 2nd Infantry – 2nd Battalion – 3rd Infantry – 3rd Sharpshooters – 4th Infantry – 7th Infantry – 8th Infantry – 9th Infantry – 10th Infantry – 11th Infantry – 12th Infantry – 13th Infantry – 14th Infantry – 15th Infantry – 16th Infantry – 17th Infantry – 18th Infantry – 20th Infantry – 21st Infantry – 22nd Infantry – 24th Infantry – 26th Infantry – 31st Infantry – 35th Infantry – 38th Infantry – 44th Infantry – 45th Infantry – 48th Infantry – 49th Infantry – 50th Infantry – 51st Infantry – 53rd Infantry – 59th Infantry – 60th Infantry – 61st Infantry – Cobb’s Legion – Phillips Legion :: CAVALRY – Cobb’s Legion – Phillips Legion :: ARTILLERY – Milledge – Pulaski – Sumter (Co. A, B, and C) – Troup
