Jenkins’ Brigade served as a member of the Cavalry Division, Army of Northern Virginia. There is a monument to the brigade and to Jackson’s battery, attached.
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
JENKINS’ BRIGADE
14th 16th 17th Virginia Cavalry and 34th 36th Virginia Cavalry
Battalions
July 3. The Brigade had been with Ewell’s Corps but rejoined the Cavalry Division here on this day about noon. It was armed with Enfield Rifles but an oversight brought to this field only about ten rounds of ammunition. While this lasted it was actively engaged mainly on foot as sharpshooters around and in front of the Rummel Barn and outhouses. It was withdrawn from the field at an early hour in the evening.
Losses not reported.
When was this photograph taken? August 29, 2011.
Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located East Cavalry Field, south of Rummel Woods.
Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? No.
Has this monument been moved or changed? This monument has not been changed or materially altered.
Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
Secondary Monuments and Markers
Monument Title: Jackson’s Battery Attached
Photographed: September 3, 2007.
Location: East Cavalry Field, Rummel Woods. Located on the east side of Confederate Cavalry Avenue, opposite Rummel Woods. This monument is denoted on the map above by a RED pushpin.
Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle.
Inscription: Text reads,
ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
STUART’S HORSE ARTILLERY
CAPTAIN THOMAS E. JACKSON’S BATTERY
Two 3 Inch rifles Two Howitzers
July 3. The Battery was attached to Jenkins’ Cavalry Brigade and took part in the fight here on the right wing of the Confederates not far from the Rummel barn but its limited supply of ammunition was soon exhausted and it was withdrawn.
Losses not reported.
At Gettysburg
Commander: Brig. Gen. Albert Gallatin Jenkins (November 10, 1830 – May 21, 1864) was an attorney, planter, representative to the United States Congress and First Confederate Congress, and a Confederate brigadier general during the American Civil War. The commander of a brigade of cavalry from what became West Virginia, he was mortally wounded at the Battle of Cloyd’s Mountain near Dublin, Virginia. More about this officer.
Regiments
14th Virginia Cavalry
Commander: Maj. Benjamin F. Eakle (1826-1898). Merchant in Lewisburg. Wounded at Monocacy. Post-war farmer in Greenbrier County.
Strength: 265; 4 killed, 2 wounded, 0 missing.
Officers Killed at Gettysburg:
- Lt. William F. Allen, Company C, aged 21
- Lt. Charles L. Fransisco, Company I
Supplemental Materials: None.
16th Virginia Cavalry
Commander: Col. Milton J. Ferguson (1833-1881). Native of Cassville. Lawyer.
Strength: 265; 1 killed, 0 wounded, 0 missing.
Officers Killed at Gettysburg:
- Lt. William A. Sweetland, Company K
Supplemental Materials: None.
17th Virginia Cavalry
Commander: Col. William H. French (1812-1872). Native of Giles County. Member of the state legislature.
Strength: 241 0 killed, 2 wounded, 6 missing;
Supplemental Materials: None.
34th Virginia Battalion
Commander: Lt. Col. Vincent A. Witcher (1837-1912). Native of Pittsylvania County. Lawyer.
Strength: 172; casualties not reported.
Supplemental Materials: None.
36th Virginia Battalion
Commander: Capt. Cornelius T. Smith (d. 1937 – aged 95).
Strength: 125; 1 killed, 0 wounded, 0 missing.
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
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)
