Iverson’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
IVERSON’S BRIGADE
5th 12th 20th 23rd North Carolina Infantry
July 1. The Brigade was one of the first of the Division in the battle. It advanced against the Union line posted behind stone fence east of Forney Field. Its right being assailed by 2nd Brigade First Corps and its left exposed by the repulse of O’Neal a vigorous assault by Union forces in front and on left flank almost annihilated three regiments. The 12th Regiment on the right being sheltered by the knoll suffered slight loss and the remnants of the others joined Ramseur’s Brigade and served with it throughout the battle.
July 2. Lay all day in the town. At dusk moved to aid in an attack on Cemetery Hill but two of Early’s Brigades having been repulsed the Brigade withdrew.
July 3. With other brigades in the sunken road southwest of town. At night withdrew to Seminary Ridge.
July 4. Marched at 2 P. M. as wagon train guard on road to Hagerstown.
Present 1470 Killed 130 Wounded 382 Missing 308 Total 820
When was this photograph taken? March 23, 2012.
Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located Northeast side of North Confederate Avenue.
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
At Gettysburg
Commander: Brig. Gen. Alfred Iverson, Jr. (February 14, 1829 – March 31, 1911) was a lawyer and a Confederate general in the American Civil War. He is best known for a disastrous infantry assault at the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg. More about this officer.
After Action Report: After Action Report of Brig. Gen. Alfred Iverson (will open a pop up window).
Regiments
5th North Carolina Infantry
Commander: Capt. Speight B. West (1835-1908). Buried in Hollywood Cemetery.
Strength: 473; 64 killed, 125 wounded, 100 missing.
Officers Killed at Gettysburg:
- Lt. William A. Carr, Company E, aged 20
- Lt. Theodore D. Deems, Company G, aged 19
- Lt. Matthew J. Malone, Company D, aged 24
- Lt. Charles C. Rawls, Company G, aged 30
Supplemental Materials: None.
12th North Carolina Infantry
Commander: Lt. Col. William Davis (1840-1910). Warren County native. Lost arm at Cedar Creek. Methodist minister after the War.
Strength: 219; 12 killed, 60 wounded, 7 missing.
Supplemental Materials: None.
20th North Carolina Infantry
Commander: Lt. Col. Nelson Slough (1818-1900). Native of Cabarrus County. Wounded in Mexican War. Wounded at Gettysburg. Post-war sheriff in Cabarrus County.
Strength: 372; 41 killed, 94 wounded, 118 missing.
Officers Killed at Gettysburg:
- Lt. Thomas C. Fullwood, Company G, aged 22
- Lt. Jonathan L. Gore, Company D, aged 20
- Capt. Oliver E. Mercer, Company G, aged 22
- Lt. Francis C. Wilson, Company F, aged 22
- Lt. John J. Wilson, Company F, aged 20
Supplemental Materials: None.
23rd North Carolina Infantry
Commander: Col. Daniel H. Christie (1833-1863). Native of Frederick County, Virginia. Established military school in Henderson, North Carolina. Wounded at Seven Pines and Gaines Mill. Mortally wounded on July 1 at Gettysburg, dying on July 17 in Winchester.
Strength: 316; 65 killed, 120 wounded, 97 missing.
Officers Killed at Gettysburg:
- Capt. George T. Baskerville, Company I, aged 36
- Lt. Charles W. Champion, Company G, aged 26
- Colonel Daniel H. Christie, Field Officer, aged 30
- Adj. Junius B. French, Staff, aged 25
- Lt. William M. Munday, Company K, aged 25
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
North Carolina at Gettysburg
1st Infantry – 2nd Battalion – 2nd Infantry – 3rd Infantry – 4th Infantry – 5th Infantry – 6th Infantry – 7th Infantry – 11th Infantry – 12th Infantry – 13th Infantry – 14th Infantry – 16th Infantry – 18th Infantry – 20th Infantry – 21st Infantry – 22nd Infantry – 23rd Infantry – 26th Infantry – 28th Infantry – 30th Infantry – 32nd Infantry – 33rd Infantry – 34th Infantry – 37th Infantry – 38th Infantry – 43rd Infantry – 45th Infantry – 47th Infantry – 52nd Infantry – 53rd Infantry – 55th Infantry – 57th Infantry :: CAVALRY – 1st Regiment – 2nd Regiment – 4th Regiment – 5th Regiment :: ARTILLERY – 1st Battery – Branch – Charlotte – Rowan
One Comment
Can anyone, especially from North Carolina, tell me if there are any audio cds or dvds about Iverson’s Brigade at Gettysburg? I have the BEST book I’ve ever read called LIKE LEAVES IN A STORM, but I’ve always wanted to see the area around Iverson’s Pits.
Thanks. FYI My GGGrandfather was in the 21st Mississippi CSA at Gettysburg.