Hampton’s Brigade served as a member of the Cavalry Division, 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
STUART’S CAVALRY DIVISION
HAMPTON’S BRIGADE
1st North Carolina 1st and 2nd South Carolina Cavalry
Jeff Davis (Miss.) and Cobb’s and Phillips’s (Ga.) Legions
July 2. Engaged in the evening with 3rd Division Cavalry Corps near Hunterstown. Cobb’s Legion led the attack and lost a number of officers and men killed and wounded.
July 3. The Brigade arrived here about noon and skirmished with Union sharpshooters. In the afternoon the 1st North Carolina and Jeff Davis’ Legion advancing in support of Chambliss’ Brigade drove the Union cavalry but met their reserve and were in a critical position when the Brigade went to their support and a hand to hand fight ensued in which Brig. Gen. Wade Hampton was severely wounded. The conflict ended in the failure of the Confederates in their purpose to assail the rear of the Union Army
Losses Killed 17 Wounded 58 Missing 16 Total 91
When was this photograph taken? December 5, 2010.
Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located at East Cavalry Field, northeast corner of Rummel Woods.
Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? No.
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. Wade Hampton III (March 28, 1818 – April 11, 1902) was a Confederate cavalry leader during the American Civil War and afterwards a politician from South Carolina, serving as its 77th Governor and as a U.S. Senator. More about this officer.
After Action Report: After Action Report of Brig. Gen. Wade Hampton (will open a pop up window).
Regiments
1st North Carolina Cavalry
Commander: Col. Laurence S. Baker (1830-1907). Native of Gates County. USMA 1851. Wounded at Brandy Station. Promoted to general. Wounded several times during the War.
Strength: 407; 2 killed, 17 wounded, 25 missing.
Officers Killed at Gettysburg:
- Lt. Jesse H. Person, Company E, aged 21
Supplemental Materials: None.
1st South Carolina Cavalry
Commander: Col. John L. Black (1830-1902). Native of York District. Post-war planter in Blacksburg.
Strength: 339; 1 killed, 9 wounded, 4 missing.
Supplemental Materials: None.
2nd South Carolina Cavalry
Commander: Maj T. J. Lipscomb (1833-1908). Native of Abbeville District. Graduate of South Carolina Medical College and Jefferson Medical College. Post-war member of state legislature and mayor of Columbia.
Strength: 186; 2 killed, 5 wounded, 0 missing.
Supplemental Materials: None.
Cobb’s (Georgia) Legion
Commander: Col Pierce M. B. Young (1836-1896). Native of Spartanburg. Member of USMA class of 1861 but resigned two months prior to graduation. Rose to rank of major general. Post-war four-term Congressman from Georgia.
Strength: 330; 9 killed, 5 wounded, 7 missing.
Officers Killed at Gettysburg:
- Lt. John C. Almand
- Maj. Thomas Camak, aged 33
Supplemental Materials: None.
Jeff Davis (Mississippi) Legion
Commander: Col Joseph F. Waring. Wounded December 1861. Maj William G. Conner (1826-1863). Graduate of Yale. Killed in action at Gettysburg.
Strength: 246; 4 killed, 10 wounded, 1 missing.
Officers Killed at Gettysburg:
- Maj. William G. Conner, Field Officer, aged 37
- Lt. P.B. Fisher, Company B
Supplemental Materials: None.
Phillips (Georgia) Legion
Commander: Lt. Col. Jefferson C. Phillips (1821-1910). Native of Elizabeth City County. Post-war farmer in Hampton, Virginia.
Strength: 238; 3 killed, 7 wounded, 0 missing.
Supplemental Materials: None.
Cavalry Division, ANV at Gettysburg
STUART’S CAVALRY DIVISION – Chambliss’ Brigade – Jenkin’s Brigade – Jones’ Brigade – Hampton’s Brigade – Imboden’s Brigade – Lee’s Brigade – Robertson’s Brigade – Artillery Brigade
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
Mississippi at Gettysburg
MISSISSIPPI :: INFANTRY – 2nd Regiment – 11th Regiment – 12th Regiment – 13th Regiment – 16th Regiment – 17th Regiment – 18th Regiment – 19th Regiment – 21st Regiment – 42nd Regiment – 48th Regiment :: CAVALRY – Jeff Davis Legion :: ARTILLERY – Madison Light
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
South Carolina at Gettysburg
SOUTH CAROLINA :: INFANTRY – 1st Infantry – 1st Rifles – 2nd Infantry – 3rd Infantry – 3rd Battalion – 7th Infantry – 8th Infantry – 12th Infantry – 13th Infantry – 14th Infantry – 15th Infantry :: CAVALRY – 1st Regiment – 2nd Regiment :: ARTILLERY – Brooks – German – Hart’s – Palmetto – Pee Dee
