Ramseur’s Brigade served as a member of Rodes’ 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 RODES’ DIVISION
RAMSEUR’S BRIGADE
2nd 4th 14th 30th North Carolina Infantry
July 1. Soon after Iverson’s and O’Neal’s Brigades had each suffered the repulse of three regiments with heavy losses Ramseur’s Brigade moved from its position here and vigorously assailed the right wing of the Union forces. The 14th and 30th Regiments with O’Neal’s 3rd Alabama turned the flank of the Union troops while the 2nd and 4th Regiments together with Doles’ Brigade and part of O’Neal’s struck them in the rear. A struggle ensued in which both sides suffered severely and the conflict here only ended with the retreat of the Union Corps from Seminary Ridge. In that retreat the Brigade made active pursuit and captured many prisoners.
July 2. Skirmishing on the southern borders of the town.
July 3. In sunken lane southwest of town.
July 4. In line on Seminary Ridge. At night began the march to Hagerstown.
Present 1909 Killed 23 Wounded 129 Missing 44
When was this photograph taken? December 9, 2011.
Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on North side of North Confederate Avenue.
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 changed.
Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
At Gettysburg
Commander: Brig. Gen. Stephen Dodson Ramseur (May 31, 1837 – October 20, 1864) was one of the youngest Confederate generals in the American Civil War. He was mortally wounded in battle at the Battle of Cedar Creek in the Shenandoah Valley. More about this officer.
After Action Report: After Action Report of Brig. Gen. S. D. Ramseur (will open a pop up window).
Regiments
2nd North Carolina Infantry
Commander: Maj. Daniel W. Hurtt (1825-1905). Native of New Bern. Wounded at Sharpsburg and Gettysburg.
Strength: 243; 9 killed, 37 wounded, 21 missing.
Officers Killed at Gettysburg:
- Lt. Furnifold G. Heritage, Company F, aged 22
Supplemental Materials: None.
4th North Carolina Infantry
Commander: Col. Bryan Grimes (1828-1880). Native of Pitt County. Rose to rank of major general. Grimes was ambushed and killed in Pitt County by a hired assassin to prevent him from testifying in a criminal trial.
Strength: 196; 10 killed, 29 wounded, 30 missing.
Officers Killed at Gettysburg:
- Lt. John B. Stockton, Company H, aged 19
Supplemental Materials: None.
14th North Carolina Infantry
Commander: Col. Risden T. Bennett (1840-1913). Native of Wadesboro. Lawyer. Wounded at Gettysburg. Post-war served in state legislature and the U.S. Congress.
Strength: 306; 9 killed, 42 wounded, 13 missing.
Officers Killed at Gettysburg:
- Lt. James A. Griffith, Company G
- Lt. Frank M. Harney, Company F, aged 25
Supplemental Materials: None.
30th North Carolina Infantry
Commander: Col. Francis M. Parker (1827-1905). Native of Nash County. Wounded at Sharpsburg, Gettysburg, and Spotsylvania. Farmer in South Carolina after the War.
Strength: 278; 11 killed, 41 wounded, 23 missing.
Officers Killed at Gettysburg:
- Lt. Ira T. Connell, Company G
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
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
