Walker’s “Stonewall” Brigade served as a member of ‘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
WALKER’S BRIGADE
2nd 4th 5th 27th 33rd Virginia Infantry
July 2. Guarded Division all day on its flank from Union forces in woods near by skirmishing with them sharply at times and finally driving them away. After dark crossed Rock Creek and rejoined the Division which had crossed about 6 P. M. and occupied part of the Union breastworks.
July 3. Took part in the unsuccessful struggle lasting from daybreak until near noon and then retired to the foot of the hill and from thence about midnight moved with the Division and Corps to Seminary Ridge.
July 4. Occupied Seminary Ridge. About 10 P. M. began the march to Hagerstown.
Present about 1450 Killed 35 Wounded 208 Missing 87 Total 330
When was this photograph taken? april 14, 2011.
Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on East side of East Confederate Avenue in Culp’s Farm, in woods near Spangler Meadow.
Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? No.
Has this monument been moved or changed? This monument has not been materially altered or moved.
Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
Regiments
2nd Virginia Infantry
Commander: Col. John Q. A. Nadenbousch (1824-1892). Native of Berkley County; mayor of Martinsburg. Wounded at Second Manassas and Chancellorsville. Ran a flour mill post-war.
Strength: 333; 3 killed, 12 wounded, 10 missing.
Supplemental Materials: None.
4th Virginia Infantry
Commander: Maj. William Terry (1824-1888). Native of Amherst County. Last commander of the Stonewall Brigade. Lawyer in Wytheville. Rose to rank of general. Wounded at Third Winchester. Post-war member of Congress.
Strength: 257; 18 killed, 63 wounded, 56 missing.
Officers Killed at Gettysburg:
- Lt. Joseph K. Ewing, Company G, aged 25
- Lt. Robert H. Glendy, Company C, aged 23
Supplemental Materials: None.
5th Virginia Infantry
Commander: Col. John H. S. Funk (1837-1864). Native of Winchester. Mortally wounded at the Third Battle of Winchester. Died two days later.
Strength: 345; 14 killed, 33 wounded, 11 missing.
Officers Killed at Gettysburg:
- Lt. Jacob H. Keiser, Company H
Supplemental Materials: None.
27th Virginia Infantry
Commander: Lt. Col. Daniel M. Shriver (1836-?). Native of Wheeling. Served in Virginia legislature. Wounded at Port Republic.
Strength: 148; 11 killed, 29 wounded, 8 missing.
Officers Killed at Gettysburg:
- Lt. John Tiffany, Company D
- Capt. John B. Welsh, Company B
Supplemental Materials: None.
33rd Virginia Infantry
Commander: Capt. Jacob B. Golladay (1838-1874). Native of Woodstock. Wounded at Malvern Hill.
Strength: 236; 19 killed, 36 wounded, 15 missing.
Officers Killed at Gettysburg:
- Capt. George R. Bedinger, Company E, aged 22
- Capt. George C. Eastham, Company I
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
Virginia at Gettysburg
INFANTRY – 1st Infantry – 2nd Infantry – 3rd Infantry – 4th Infantry – 5th Infantry – 6th Infantry – 7th Infantry – 8th Infantry – 9th Infantry – 10th Infantry – 11th Infantry – 12th Infantry – 14th Infantry – 16th Infantry – 18th Infantry – 19th Infantry – 21st Infantry – 22nd Battalion – 23rd Infantry – 24th Infantry – 25th Infantry – 27th Infantry – 28th Infantry – 31st Infantry – 33rd Infantry – 37th Infantry – 38th Infantry – 40th Infantry – 41st Infantry – 42nd Infantry – 44th Infantry – 47th Infantry – 48th Infantry – 49th Infantry – 50th Infantry – 52nd Infantry – 53rd Infantry – 55th Infantry – 56th Infantry – 57th Infantry – 61st Infantry – 62nd Infantry :: CAVALRY – 1st Regiment – 2nd Regiment – 3rd Regiment – 4th Regiment – 5th Regiment – 6th Regiment – 7th Regiment – 9th Regiment – 10th Regiment – 11th Regiment – 12th Regiment – 13th Regiment – 14th Regiment – 16th Regiment – 17th Regiment – 18th Regiment – 34th Battalion – 35th Battalion – 36th Battalion :: ARTILLERY – 1st Richmond Howitzers – 2nd Richmond Howitzers – 3rd Richmond Howitzers – Albemarle – Alleghany – Amherst – Ashland – Bedford – Breathed – Charlottesville – Chew – Courtney – Crenshaw – Danville – Fauquier – Fluvanna – Fredericksburg – Hampden – Huger – Jackson – King William – Lee – Letcher – Lewis – McGregor – Moorman – Morris – Norfolk – Orange – Powhatan – Purcell – Richmond Fayette – Rockbridge – 2nd Rockbridge – Salem – Staunton – Virginia Battery (Blount) – Virginia Battery (Parker) – Virginia Battery (Taylor) – Virginia Battery (Brooke) – Virginia Battery (Johnson) – Virginia Battery (McClanahan)
