Nicholls’ Brigade was also known as Williams Brigade and served as a member of Johnson’s 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 JOHNSON’S DIVISION
NICHOLL’S BRIGADE
1st 2nd 10th 14th 15th Louisiana Infantry
July 1. Arrived near nightfall and took position east of Rock Creek north of Hanover road and on the right of the Division.
July 2. About 6 P. M. changing to left of Jones’s Brigade crossed the creek attacked Union forces on Culp’s Hill drove in their outposts and reached and held a line about 100 yards from their breastworks against which a steady fire was maintained for hours and some vigorous but unsuccessful assaults made.
July 3. At dawn the Brigade reopened fire and continued it for many hours then retired to line near the creek whence about midnight it moved with Division and Corps to Seminary Ridge.
July 4. Occupied Seminary Ridge. About 10 P. M. began the march to Hagerstown.
Present about 1100 Killed 43 Wounded 309 Missing 36 Total 388
When was this photograph taken? February 7, 2009.
Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on East side of East Confederate Avenue in woods at base of Culp’s Hill.
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: Colonel Jesse Milton Williams (January 11, 1831-May 12, 1864) commanded a Louisiana regiment in the American Civil War. He briefly held brigade command at the Battle of Gettysburg. He was killed at the battle of Spotsylvania Court House.
After Action Report: After Action Report of Col. J. M. Williams (will open a pop up window).
Regiments
1st Louisiana Infantry
Commander: Lt. Col. Michael Nolan (1819-1863). Native of Ireland. Merchant in New Orleans. Wounded at Sharpsburg. Killed in action on July 3, 1863 at Gettysburg.
Strength: 172; 11 killed, 28 wounded, 7 missing.
Officers Killed at Gettysburg:
- Lt. Col. Michael Nolan, field officer
Supplemental Materials: None.
2nd Louisiana Infantry
Commander: Lt. Col. Ross E. Burke (1831-1877). Wounded at Gettysburg.
Strength: 236; 15 killed, 47 wounded, unknown.
Supplemental Materials: None.
10th Louisiana Infantry
Commander: Maj. Thomas N. Powell (?-1865). Planter near New Orleans. Wounded at Spotsylvania. Killed in action at Petersburg.
Strength: 226; 22 killed, 69 wounded, 19 missing.
Supplemental Materials: None.
14th Louisiana Infantry
Commander: Lt. Col. David Zable (1832-1906). Clerk in New Orleans. Active in UCV post-war.
Strength: 281; 15 killed, 50 wounded, missing unknown.
Supplemental Materials: None.
15th Louisiana Infantry
Commander: Maj. Andrew Brady. Survived the War.
Strength: 186; 3 killed, 35 wounded, missing unknown.
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
Louisiana at Gettysburg
INFANTRY – 1st Infantry – 2nd Infantry – 5th Infantry – 6th Infantry – 7th Infantry – 8th Infantry – 9th Infantry – 10th Infantry – 14th Infantry – 15th Infantry :: :: ARTILLERY – Donaldsville – Louisiana Guard – Madison Light – Washington Artillery
