The 4th Volunteer was also known as Fitzhugh’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of the Artillery Reserve, Army of the Potomac.
About the Main Monument
When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1912.
What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth sea-green granite. Plaque: Bronze.
What size is it? 36′ by 36′ base. Weight: 300 Pounds. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches.
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 sea-green granite pedestal with a square base. Base tapers to a smaller dimension at the tablet. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of the unit.
What does it honor? One of 74 Union brigade monuments erected at Gettysburg by the United States War Department to describe the movements and itinerary of each Union brigade of the Army of the Potomac. The monuments were designed by E.B. Cope. Many of the inscription tablets were made of bronze melted down from Civil War cannons.
How is it inscribed? The monument reads,
ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
ARTILLERY RESERVE
FOURTH VOLUNTEER BRIGADE
Capt. Robert H. Fitzhugh
6th Maine Battery F
Lieut. Edwin B. Dow
July 2 and 3. With First Volunteer Artillery Brigade near left of Second Corps line.
Maryland Battery A
Capt. James H. Rigby
July 2 and 3. Engaged on Powers Hill.
1st New Jersey Battery
Lieut. Augustin N. Parsons
July 3. Engaged on line of Second Division Second Corps.
1st New York Battery G
Capt. Nelson Ames
July 2. Engaged in Peach Orchard.
July 3. Engaged on left of Second Corps line.
1st New York Battery K (11th New York Attached)
Capt. Robert H. Fitzhugh
July 3. Engaged on Second Corps line.
Casualties Killed 2 Men Wounded 34 Men Total 36
When was this photograph taken? November 17, 2011.
Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located east side of Hancock Avenue near The Angle.
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.
Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
At Gettysburg
Commander: Capt. Robert H. Fitzhugh.
After Action Report: After Action Report of Capt. Robert H. Fitzhugh (will open a pop up window).
Artillery Reserve, AOP at Gettysburg
