Anderson’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
ANDERSON’S BRIGADE
7th 8th 9th 11th 59th Georgia Infantry
July 2. After march of several miles formed line about 4 P. M. 100 yards west of this. The Seventh regiment was sent southward to watch Union Cavalry The others charged into the woods south of Wheatfield and dislodged the Union line from stone fence there but flanked on the left retired to crest of Rose Hill. Reinforced later by parts of other brigades they again advanced. The wounding of Gen. G. T. Anderson caused a brief halt and some confusion but they advanced a third time and after a struggle occupied the woodland to its border on Plum Run Valley.
July 3. The Brigade was sent down Emmitsburg Road and assisted in repulsing and holding in check Union Cavalry which sought to flank the Division.
July 4. Assisted in constructing works to protect the flank.
July 5. About 5 A. M. began the march to Hagerstown Md.
Present about 1800 Losses 671
When was this photograph taken? April 15, 2011. Monument faces east.
Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on West side of West Confederate Avenue, North of Emmitsburg Road near Snyder House.
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: September 19, 2009.
Location: Cross Avenue, Rose’s Woods. Located on North side of Cross Avenue, near the old route of the now defunct Electric Railroad. This monument is located on the map above by a RED pushpin.
Description: Iron tablet denotes advanced position of the brigade during the battle. Erected in 1907. Cast iron tablet (3’8″ x 3’4″) w/raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron posts. All 4’4″ H. It reads as follows,
ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
LONGSTREET’S CORPS HOOD’S DIVISION
ANDERSON’S BRIGADE
7th 8th 9th 11th 59th Georgia Infantry
July 2. Reached the field about 4 P. M. and formed line. The 7th Regiment was sent southward to watch the Union Cavalry. The others charged into the woods south of Wheatfield and dislodged the Union line from the stone fence. Being outflanked on left retired to crest of Rose Hill. Reinforced by parts of other Brigades they again advanced. The brigades advanced a third time and after a struggle occupied the woodland to its border in Plum Run Valley.
At Gettysburg
Commander: Brig. Gen. George Thomas Anderson (February 3, 1824 – April 4, 1901) was a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. Nicknamed “Tige,” Anderson was noted as one of Robert E. Lee’s hardest-fighting subordinates. More about this officer.
After Action Report: After Action Report of Col. W. W. White (will open a pop up window).
Regiments
7th Georgia Infantry.
Commander: Col. William W. White (?-?). Lawyer in Cobb County. He died near the end of the War.
Strength: 377; 5 killed, 10 wounded, 6 missing.
Supplemental Materials: None.
8th Georgia Infantry
Commander: Col. John R. Towers (?-?). Merchant in Rome, Georgia. Served after the War in the Georgia state legislature.
Strength: 312; 36 killed, 103 wounded, 29 missing.
Officers Killed at Gettysburg:
- Capt. C.M. Ballard, aged 26
- Lt. J.H. Echols, Company H
- Lt. Andrew W. Farrar, Company H
- Lt. B.F. Gilham, Company K
- Lt. T.G. Hodgkins, Company C
- Capt. John R. Yarbrough, Company H
- Capt. John A. Young, Company G
Supplemental Materials: None.
9th Georgia Infantry
Commander: Lt. Col. John C. Mounger (1813-1863). Lawyer in Brooks County. Killed at Gettysburg.
Strength: 340; 34 killed, 123 wounded, 32 missing.
Officers Killed at Gettysburg:
- Lt. E.W. Bowen, Company I
- Capt. James M.D. King, Company K
- Lt. Col. John C. Mounger, Field Officer, aged 50
Supplemental Materials: None.
11th Georgia Infantry
Commander: Col. Francis H. Little (1839-1868). Graduate of University of Georgia. Lawyer in Lafayette. Commanded Anderson’s brigade from time to time during the War. Elected to U.S. Congress in 1867 but not seated.
Strength: 310; 40 killed, 156 wounded, 5 missing.
Officers Killed at Gettysburg:
- Lt. William H. Baskin, Company K
- Lt. Samuel P. Belcher, Company I
- Lt. Joseph P. Hurt, Company C
- Capt. Matthew T. Nunnally, Company H
- Lt. Angus M. Parker, Company B
- Capt. John W. Stokes, Company B
- Capt. Samuel Thatcher, Company I
Supplemental Materials: None.
59th Georgia Infantry
Commander: Col. William A. Jackson Brown (1830-1900). Wounded at Gettysburg. Talbotton lawyer after the War.
Strength: 525; 37 killed, 75 wounded, 30 missing.
Officers Killed at Gettysburg:
- Lt. George H. Dudley, Company H
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
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
