Mahone’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
MAHONE’S BRIGADE
6th 12th 16th 41st 61st Virginia Infantry
July 2. Arrived and took position here in the forenoon under orders to support the artillery. A strong skirmish line was sent out which was constantly engaged and did effective service.
July 3. Remained here in support of the artillery. Took no active part in the battle except by skirmishers.
July 4. In line here all day. At dark began the march to Hagerstown.
Present 1500 Killed 8 Wounded 55 Missing 39 Total 102
When was this photograph taken?
Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on West side of West Confederate Avenue, 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. William Mahone (December 1, 1826 – October 8, 1895), of Southampton County, Virginia, was a civil engineer, teacher, soldier, railroad executive, and a member of the Virginia General Assembly and U.S. Congress. Small of stature, he was nicknamed “Little Billy”. More about this officer.
After Action Report: After Action Report of Brig. Gen. William Mahone (will open a pop up window).
Regiments
6th Virginia Infantry
Commander: Col. George T. Rogers (1828-1901). Native of Princess Anne County. City editor of a Norfolk newspaper post-war.
Strength: 288; 0 killed, 4 wounded, 6 missing.
Supplemental Materials: None.
12th Virginia Infantry
Commander: Col. David A. Weisiger (1818-1899). Native of Chesterfield County, Virginia. Eventually succeeded to command of Mahone’s Brigade.
Strength: 348; 3 killed, 11 wounded, 8 missing.
Supplemental Materials: None.
16th Virginia Infantry
Commander: Col. Joseph H. Ham (1838-1912). Native of Hampton; VMI 1859. Wounded at Second Manassas and twice during 1864.
Strength: 270; 2 killed, 15 wounded, 5 missing.
Supplemental Materials: None.
41st Virginia Infantry
Commander: Col. William A. Parham (1824-1865). He was badly wounded at Malvern Hill. Although he continued in the service of the Confederacy, the wound eventually proved fatal.
Strength: 276; 2 killed, 10 wounded, 0 missing.
Supplemental Materials: None.
61st Virginia Infantry.
Commander: Col. Virginius D. Groner (1836-?). He was wounded at Spotylvania. Survived the War.
Strength: 356; 5 killed, 10 wounded, 0 missing.
Officers Killed at Gettysburg:
- Lt. Walter C. Ives, Company E
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
Virginia at Gettysburg
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