Garnett’s Brigade served as a member of Pickett’s Division in the First 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
LONGSTREET’S CORPS PICKETT’S DIVISION
GARNETT’S BRIGADE
8th 18th 19th 28th 56th Virginia Infantry
July2. Arrived about sunset and bivouacked on the western border of Spangler’s Woods.
July 3. In the forenoon formed line on Kemper’s left in the field east of the woods. At the cessation of the cannonade advanced and took part in Longstreet’s assault on the Union position in the vicinity of the Angle. This advance was made in good order under a storm of shells and grape and a deadly fire of musketry after passing the Emmitsburg Road. The lines were much broken in crossing the post and rail fences on both sides of that road but with shattered ranks the Brigade pushed on and took part in the final struggle at the Angle. Gen. R. B. Garnett fell dead from his saddle in front of the stone wall.
July 4. Spent the day in reorganization and during the night began the march to Hagerstown.
Present 1480 Killed 78 Wounded 324 Missing 539 Total 941
When was this photograph taken? September 25, 2010.
Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on West side of West Confederate Avenue at Spangler Woods, south of Virginia State Memorial.
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: Brig. Gen. Richard Brooke Garnett (November 21, 1817 – July 3, 1863) was a career United States Army officer and a Confederate general in the American Civil War. He was killed during Pickett’s Charge at the Battle of Gettysburg. More about this officer.
After Action Report: After Action Report of Maj. Charles S. Peyton (will open a pop up window).
Regiments
8th Virginia Infantry
Commander: Col. Eppa Hunton (1822-1908). Native of Warrenton. Wounded on July 3. Commanded Garnett’s Brigade and rose to rank of General. Post-war member of U.S. Congress in both House and Senate. Buried in Hollywood Cemetery.
Strength: 193; 39 killed, 79 wounded, 60 missing.
Officers Killed at Gettysburg:
- Lt. Edwin T. Adams, Company A
- Lt. William T. Ayre, Company F, aged 20
- Capt. William R. Bissell, Company A
- Capt. Alexander Grayson, Company F
- Capt. John T. Green, Company I
- Lt. James B. Miller, Company A, aged 27
- Lt. Fielding F. Payne, Company F
- Lt. John R. Presgraves, Company I
Supplemental Materials: None.
18th Virginia Infantry
Commander: Lt. Col. Henry A. Carrington (1832-1885). Graduate of VMI. Wounded at Seven Pines and on July 3 at Gettysburg. Post-war farmer in Halifax County.
Strength: 312; 54 killed, 134 wounded, 57 missing.
Officers Killed at Gettysburg:
- Lt. William C. Austin, Company E
- Lt. William F. Cocke, Company E, aged 26
- Lt. Aurelius A. Watkins, Company C
Supplemental Materials: None.
19th Virginia Infantry
Commander: Col. Henry Gantt (1831-1884). VMI 1851. Native of Scottsville. Wounded at Second Manassas and Gettysburg. Lt. Col. John T. Ellis (1827-1863) took command from Gantt. Native of Amherst County. VMI 1848. Wounded at Gaines Mill and killed at Gettysburg.
Strength: 328; 42 killed, 41 wounded, 68 missing.
Officers Killed at Gettysburg:
- Lt. Col. John T. Ellis, Field Officer, aged 36
- Lt. William W. Goss, Company E
- Lt. James H. Grinstead, Company K
- Lt. John W. Hill, Company A
- Lt. James E. Landrum, Company H
- Lt. William B. LeTellier, Company E, aged 24
Supplemental Materials: None.
28th Virginia Infantry
Commander: Col. Robert C. Allen (1834-1863). Native of Shenandoah County. VMI 1855; lawyer in Salem. Killed at Gettysburg. Lt. Col. William Watts (1817-1877) took command from Allen. He was Allen’s law partner in Salem. Wounded on July 3. Final commander was Maj. Nathaniel C. Wilson (1839-1863). Graduate of University of Virginia. Native of Fincastle. Wounded in face at Seven Pines and killed at Gettysburg.
Strength: 333; 44 killed, 65 wounded, 73 missing.
Officers Killed at Gettysburg:
- Col. Robert C. Allen, Field Officer, aged 29
- Lt. James A. Graybill, Company K
- Lt. Thomas C. Holland, Company G
- Lt. Owen H. Tucker, Company B
- Lt. John P. Waldron, Company D
- Lt. John Walrond, Company D
- Major Nathaniel C. Wilson, Field Officer, aged 23
Supplemental Materials: None.
56th Virginia Infantry.
Commander: Col. William D. Stuart (1830-1863). VMI 1850. Teacher in Richmond. Mortally wounded at Gettysburg, dying on July 30.
Strength: 289; 51 killed, 72 wounded, 66 missing.
Officers Killed at Gettysburg:
- Lt. William A. Blick, Company E
- Lt. John T. Burton, Company E
- Lt. Robert S. Ellis, Company C
- Lt. Joseph H. Smith, Company C
- Colonel William D. Stuart, field officer, aged 32
- Capt. James C. Wyant, Company H
Supplemental Materials: None.
Longstreet’s Corps, ANV at Gettysburg
LONGSTREET’S CORPS – Hood’s Division – Anderson’s Brigade – Benning’s Brigade – Law’s Brigade – Robertson’s Brigade – Henry’s Battalion – McLaws’ Division – Barksdale’s Brigade – Kershaw’s Brigade – Semmes’ Brigade – Wofford’s Brigade – Cabell’s Battalion – Pickett’s Division – Armistead’s Brigade – Garnett’s Brigade – Kemper’s Brigade – Dearing’s Battalion – Artillery Reserve – Alexander’s Battalion – Eshelman’s Battalion
Virginia at Gettysburg
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