Imboden’s Brigade served as a member of the Cavalry Division, Army of Northern Virginia. The brigade is honored by a monument and a 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
STUART’S CAVALRY DIVISION
IMBODEN’S BRIGADE
18th Virginia Cavalry 62nd Virginia Infantry Virginia Partisan Rangers
and McClanahan’s Virginia Battery
July 3. Command guarding ammunition and supply trains. Reached the field at noon and retired with the supply trains at night.
No report nor details of losses made.
When was this photograph taken? December 17, 2009.
Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located West side of South Reynolds Avenue, just North of Fairfield Road.
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.
Secondary Monuments and Markers
Monument Title: Advanced Position Marker
Photographed: September 19, 2009.
Location: Cashtown on the old Cashtown-Gettysburg Road. Located in front of the historic Cashtown Inn. This monument is denoted on the map above by a RED pushpin.
Description: Cast iron tablet with raised inscription painted in contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post; 4.4 feet high; tablet 3.8′ x 3.4′, has been cracked and repaired. Located on Cashtown-Gettysburg Road at Cashtown Inn. Originally located on ground west of inn; moved by private owner of inn in 1991. Text is as follows,
C. S. A.
ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
STUART’S CAVALRY DIVISION
IMBODEN’S BRIGADE
18th Virginia Cavalry 62nd Virginia Infantry Virginia Partisan Rangers
and McClanahan’s Virginia Battery
July 3. Command guarding ammunition and supply trains. Reached the field at noon and retired with the supply trains at night.
No report nor details of losses made.
At Gettysburg
Commander: Brig. Gen. John Daniel Imboden (February 16, 1823 – August 15, 1895) was a lawyer, teacher, Virginia state legislator. During the American Civil War, he was a Confederate cavalry general and partisan fighter. After the war he returned to practicing law, began writing, and also was active in developing natural resources. More about this officer.
Regiments
18th Virginia Cavalry
Commander: Col. George W. Imboden (1836-1922). Native of Augusta County. Lawyer in Staunton. Brother of General John Imboden. Lawyer in West Virginia post-war.
Strength: Not known.
Supplemental Materials: None.
62nd Virginia Mounted Infantry
Commander: Col. George H. Smith (1834-1915). Born in Philadelphia. VMI 1853. Lawyer. Post-war California State Senator, important lawyer in California.
Strength: Not known.
Supplemental Materials: None.
McNeill’s Company (Virginia) Partisan Rangers
Commander: Capt. John H. McNeill.
Strength: Not known.
Supplemental Materials: None.
Staunton (Virginia) Battery
Commander: Capt. John H. McClanahan.
Strength: Not known.
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
Virginia at Gettysburg
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