Pettigrew’s Brigade served as a member of Heth’s Division in the Third 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
HILLS CORPS HETH’S DIVISION
PETTIGREW’S BRIGADE
11th 26th 47th 52nd North Carolina Infantry
July 1. Crossing Willoughby Run at 2 P. M. met the 1st Brigade 1st Division First Corps in Reynolds Woods and drove it back after a bloody struggle. Advancing to the summit of the ridge encountered and broke a second Union line and was then relieved by troops of Pender’s Division.
July 2. Lay in woods west of the Run. In evening took position near here.
July 3. In Longstreet’s assault the Brigade occupied the right center of the Division and the course of the charge brought it in front of the high stone wall north of the Angle and 80 yards farther east, it advanced very nearly to that wall. A few reached it but were captured. The skeleton regiments retired led by Lieutenants and the Brigade by a Major the only field officer left.
July 4. After night withdrew and began the march to Hagerstown.
Present on the first day about 2000 Killed 190 Wounded 915 Missing about 300 Total 1405
When was this photograph taken? April 15, 2011.
Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on West side of West Confederate Avenue, South of McMillan 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
At Gettysburg
Commander: Brig. Gen. James Johnston Pettigrew (July 4, 1828 – July 17, 1863) was an author, lawyer, linguist, diplomat, and a Confederate general in the American Civil War. He was a major leader in the disastrous Pickett’s Charge and was killed a few days after the Battle of Gettysburg during the Confederate retreat to Virginia. More about this officer.
After Action Report: After Action Report of Maj J. Jones (will open a pop up window).
Regiments
11th North Carolina Infantry
Commander: Col. Collett Leventhorpe (1815-1889). Born in England; served in the British army. Graduate of the Medical College of Charleston. Wounded three times at Gettysburg. Rose to rank of general. Maj. Egbert A. Ross (1842-1863). Native of Mecklenburg County. Killed on July 1, 1863 at Gettysburg.
Strength: 617; 108 killed, 200 wounded, 58 missing.
Officers Killed at Gettysburg:
- Lt. John A. Burgin, Company K, aged 24
- Lt. John B. Clanton, Company E, aged 33
- Lt. Thomas W. Cooper, Company C, aged 22
- Lt. Blake B. Hoskins, Company F, aged 24
- Lt. George W. Kincaid, Company D, aged 24
- Lt. James B. Lowrie, Company H, aged 25
- Adj. Henderson C. Lucas, Staff
- Lt. John H. McDade, Company G
- Lt. Edward A. Rhodes, Company C, aged 22
- Maj. Egbert A. Ross, Field Officer, aged 21
- Lt. William F. Rozzell, Company E, aged 23
- Lt. Nathaniel B. Tenney, Company G, aged 27
- Lt. James M. Williams, Company G, aged 24
- Lt. Samuel M. Young, Company K, aged 25
Supplemental Materials: None.
26th North Carolina Infantry
Commander: Col. Henry K. Burgwyn, Jr (1841-1863). Born in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts; grew up in Northampton County, N.C. VMI 1861. Shot through the lungs and killed on July 1, 1863 at Gettysburg.
Strength: 840; 172 killed, 443 wounded, 72 missing.
Officers Killed at Gettysburg:
- Colonel Henry K. Burgwyn, Field Officer, aged 21
- Lt. John R. Emerson, Company E, aged 24
- Lt. John B. Holloway, Company F, aged 29
- Lt. William W. Richardson, Company B, aged 28
- Capt. Samuel P. Wagg, Company A, aged 23
- Capt. William Wilson, Company B, aged 22
- Lt. Marion J. Woddall, Company D
Supplemental Materials: None.
47th North Carolina Infantry
Commander: Col. George H. Faribault (1830-1898). Wounded at Gettysburg. Member of state legislature after the War.
Strength: 567; 53 killed, 159 wounded, 5 missing.
Officers Killed at Gettysburg:
- Capt. Campbell T. Iredell, Company C, aged 27
Supplemental Materials: None.
52nd North Carolina Infantry
Commander: Col. James K. Marshall (1839-1863). VMI 1860. Teacher in Edenton. Killed at Gettysburg on July 3. Lt. Col. Marcus A. Parks (1833-?). Wounded and captured at Gettysburg. Maj. John Q. Richardson (1836-1857). VMI 1857. Killed at Gettysburg.
Strength: 553; 51 killed, 112 wounded, 14 missing.
Officers Killed at Gettysburg:
- Lt. William R. Arnet, Company H, aged 23
- Capt. Julius Blackburn, Company K
- Capt. James M. Kincaid, Company G
- Capt. George C. McCain, Company I
- Col. James K. Marshall, Field Officer, aged 24
- Maj. John Q.A. Richardson, Field Officer, aged 27
Supplemental Materials: None.
Hill’s Corps, ANV at Gettysburg
HILL’S CORPS – Anderson’s Division – Mahone’s Brigade – Perry’s Brigade – Posey’s Brigade – Wilcox’s Brigade – Wright’s Brigade – Lane’s Battalion – Heth’s Division – Archer’s Brigade – Brockenbrough’s Brigade – Davis’ Brigade – Pettigrew’s Brigade – Garnett’s Battalion – Pender’s Division – Lane’s Brigade – Perrin’s Brigade – Scales’ Brigade – Thomas’ Brigade – Poague’s Battalion – Artillery Reserve – McIntosh’s Battalion – Pegram’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
