Jones’ Battalion, Early’s Division, Ewell’s Corps

Jones Artillery Battalion Monument

Jones’ Battalion served as a member of Early’s Division in the Second 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
EWELL’S CORPS EARLY’S DIVISION
JONES’ ARTILLERY BATTALION
Carrington’s Tanner’s Green’s Garber’s Batteries

Two 10 Pounder Parrotts Six 3 Inch Eight Napoleons

July 1. Arrived on the field with Early’s Division about 2.45 P. M. Moved into battery 400 yards east of this position opened an effective enfilading fire on infantry retiring from Seminary Ridge. Ceased firing as the Confederate infantry advanced.

July 2. The Battalion remained in the same position. Not actively engaged.

July 3. Occupied same position. Not actively engaged.

When was this photograph taken? May 30, 2009.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located northeast corner Jones’ Battalion Lane and Business U.S. Route 15 (Old Harrisburg Road).

Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? No.

Has this monument been moved or changed? This monument has not been moved or materially altered.

At Gettysburg

Commander: Lieutenant Colonel Hilary Pollard Jones (1833-1913). Native of Fluvanna County. Son was a U.S. Navy Admiral.

After Action Report: After Action Report of Lieut. Col. H. P. Jones (will open a pop up window).

Virginia at Gettysburg

INFANTRY – 1st Infantry2nd Infantry3rd Infantry4th Infantry5th Infantry6th Infantry7th Infantry8th Infantry9th Infantry10th Infantry11th Infantry12th Infantry14th Infantry16th Infantry18th Infantry19th Infantry21st Infantry22nd Battalion23rd Infantry24th Infantry25th Infantry27th Infantry28th Infantry31st Infantry33rd Infantry37th Infantry38th Infantry40th Infantry41st Infantry42nd Infantry44th Infantry47th Infantry48th Infantry49th Infantry50th Infantry52nd Infantry53rd Infantry55th Infantry56th Infantry57th Infantry61st Infantry62nd Infantry :: CAVALRY – 1st Regiment2nd Regiment3rd Regiment4th Regiment5th Regiment6th Regiment7th Regiment9th Regiment10th Regiment11th Regiment12th Regiment13th Regiment14th Regiment16th Regiment17th Regiment18th Regiment34th Battalion35th Battalion36th Battalion :: ARTILLERY – 1st Richmond Howitzers2nd Richmond Howitzers3rd Richmond HowitzersAlbemarleAlleghanyAmherstAshlandBedfordBreathedCharlottesvilleChewCourtneyCrenshawDanvilleFauquierFluvannaFredericksburgHampdenHugerJacksonKing WilliamLeeLetcherLewisMcGregorMoormanMorrisNorfolkOrangePowhatanPurcellRichmond FayetteRockbridge2nd RockbridgeSalemStauntonVirginia Battery (Blount) – Virginia Battery (Parker) – Virginia Battery (Taylor) – Virginia Battery (Brooke) – Virginia Battery (Johnson) – Virginia Battery (McClanahan)

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