Posey’s Brigade served as a member of Anderson’s Division in the Third 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
HILL’S CORPS ANDERSON’S DIVISION
POSEY’S BRIGADE
12th 16th 19th 48th Mississippi Infantry
July 2. Arrived and took position here in the morning. Through some misunderstanding of orders instead of the Brigade advancing in compact ranks in support of the troops on its right in their assault on the Union lines the regiments were ordered forward at different times. Deployed as skirmishers and fighting in detachments they pushed back the Union outposts and drove some artillerists for awhile from their guns but did not join in the attack upon the Union position on Cemetery Ridge.
July 3. Was held in reserve here supporting artillery in its front.
Present 1150 Killed 12 Wounded 71 Total 83
When was this photograph taken? March 26, 2012.
Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on West side of West Confederate Avenue, across from Virginia Monument just north of Spangler Woods.
Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? Yes.
Has this monument been moved or changed? This monument has not been changed or materially altered.
Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
At Gettysburg
Commander: Brig. Gen. Carnot Posey (August 5, 1818 – November 13, 1863) was a Mississippi planter and lawyer, and a Confederate general in the American Civil War. He was mortally wounded at the Battle of Bristoe Station, dying from infection. More about this officer.
After Action Report: After Action Report of Brig. Gen. Carnot Posey (will open a pop up window).
Regiments
12th Mississippi Infantry
Commander: Col. William H. Taylor. Born in Virginia; lived in Raymond, Mississippi. Elected to Mississippi state legislature in 1863.
Strength: 305; 1 killed, 11 wounded, 1 missing.
Supplemental Materials: None.
16th Mississippi Infantry
Commander: Col. Samuel E. Baker (1839-1864). Killed at Spotsylvania.
Strength: 385; 3 killed, 16 wounded, 7 missing.
Supplemental Materials: None.
19th Mississippi Infantry
Commander: Col. Nathaniel H. Harris (1834-1900). Native of Natchez. Lawyer in Vicksburg. Rose to rank of general.
Strength: 372; 5 killed, 26 wounded, 3 missing.
Supplemental Materials: None.
48th Mississippi Infantry
Commander: Col. Joseph M. Jayne (1823-1885). Native of Covington County; planter. Wounded at Chancellorsville.
Strength: 256; 6 killed, 27 wounded, 6 missing.
Officers Killed at Gettysburg:
- Adj. M.R. Campbell, Staff
Supplemental Materials: None.
Hill’s Corps, ANV at Gettysburg
HILL’S CORPS – Anderson’s Division – Mahone’s Brigade – Perry’s Brigade – Posey’s Brigade – Wilcox’s Brigade – Wright’s Brigade – Lane’s Battalion – Heth’s Division – Archer’s Brigade – Brockenbrough’s Brigade – Davis’ Brigade – Pettigrew’s Brigade – Garnett’s Battalion – Pender’s Division – Lane’s Brigade – Perrin’s Brigade – Scales’ Brigade – Thomas’ Brigade – Poague’s Battalion – Artillery Reserve – McIntosh’s Battalion – Pegram’s Battalion
Mississippi at Gettysburg
MISSISSIPPI :: INFANTRY – 2nd Regiment – 11th Regiment – 12th Regiment – 13th Regiment – 16th Regiment – 17th Regiment – 18th Regiment – 19th Regiment – 21st Regiment – 42nd Regiment – 48th Regiment :: CAVALRY – Jeff Davis Legion :: ARTILLERY – Madison Light
