Robertson’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
ROBERTSON’S BRIGADE
4th and 5th North Carolina Cavalry
July 1. The Brigade crossed the Potomac at Williamsport Md. and marched to Greencastle Pa.
July 2. Marched from Greencastle Pa. to Chambersburg Pa.
July 3. Marched to Cashtown and in the direction of Fairfield guarding the flank of the Army.
July 4. Held Jack’s Mountain and picketed the left flank of the Army of Northern Virginia.
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 on 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 Tablet
Photographed: September 18, 2009.
Location: Orrtanna, 3.8 mi. north of Pa. 116 at the intersection of the Carrolls Tract Road (County Route 3011) and Church Road. The monument sits in front of the Orrtanna United Methodist Church. This monument is marked on the map above by a RED pushpin.
Description: Cast iron tablet with raised inscription painted in contrasting colors, mounted on fluted cast iron post. 4.4 feet high. Tablet 3.8 x 3.4 feet, inscription narrates events associated with Battery during Battle. Iron tablet denotes advanced position of the brigade during the battle. Text reads as follows,
C. S. A.
ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
STUART’S CAVALRY DIVISION
ROBERTSON’S BRIGADE
4th and 5th North Carolina Cavalry
July 1. The Brigade crossed the Potomac at Williamsport Md. and marched to Greencastle Pa.
July 2. Marched from Greencastle Pa. to Chambersburg Pa.
July 3. Marched to Cashtown and in the direction of Fairfield guarding the flank of the Army.
July 4. Held Jack’s Mountain and picketed the left flank of the Army of Northern Virginia.
No report nor details of losses made.
At Gettysburg
Commander: Brig. Gen. Beverly Holcombe Robertson (June 5, 1827 – December 12, 1910) was a cavalry officer in the United States Army on the Western frontier and a Confederate general during the American Civil War. More about this officer.
Regiments
4th North Carolina Cavalry
Commander: Col. Dennis D. Ferebee (1815-1884). Camden County lawyer. Served in North Carolina legislature. Wounded at Bristoe Station.
Strength: Unknown.
Supplemental Materials: None.
5th North Carolina Cavalry
Commander: Col. Peter G. Evans (1822-1863). Planter. Mortally wounded at cavalry battle at Middleburg prior to the battle of Gettysburg in June 1863. Died on July 24.
Strength: Unknown.
Supplemental Materials: None.
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
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
