I have been doing a lot of work on my website “behind the scenes” with iphoto. With iphoto, you can catalog all of your photos, add descriptions to them, etc. I have about 20,000 photos – yes, you read that right, I have 20,000 photos just of the Gettysburg battlefield! – that I’ve taken over the past seven years at Gettysburg. Using the catalog system through iphoto has made sorting this huge collection easy.

What is particularly cool about iphoto going forward is that you can create what are called “Smart Albums” that include photos using different criteria. So for example, you can set up a Smart Album that includes the description “5th New Hampshire” and it will bring up all the photos of the 5th New Hampshire. It will also include all NEW photos added with that description, making it much easier to keep organized.

I am still working with getting my monument project organized into iphoto, but I am definitely loving it as an organizational tool. It makes me happy I decided to get the Mac and not another PC.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? September 9, 1925. Nearly 100 veterans (2/3rds of whom fought in the battle) attended the 1925 dedication of the monument.

What is it made out of? Granite. Overall height is 21 feet.

Who made it? Brush, Gerome, sculptor. Casey, Edward Pearce, 1864-1940, architect. John Swenson Granite Company, fabricator.

What does it honor? Semicircular wall monument is made up of eighteen panels with a seat below, running nearly the length of the wall. The New York State Coat of Arms appears in relief on the protruding center structure which is surmounted by a eagle with wings spread upward. The names of forty-one officers who commanded units at Gettysburg are listed. Granite walk to the monument that is 8×14 foot with two, eight-inch risers. Monument is a semi-circular granite shaft twenty-four foot in diameter topped by a spread wing eagle and set on a central projecting node base. The shaft is incised with inscriptions, excised coat-of-arms, and incised commanders’ names in the circular wall part.

When was this photograph taken? December 9, 2011.

Location: South Hancock Avenue near the Pennsylvania Monument. Located on the east side of south Hancock Avenue.

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

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

When does it date to? Probably pre-dates the regimental monument.

When was this photograph taken? June 17, 2012.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on Sickles Avenue at Devil’s Den. The carving is on a large boulder located northwest of the monument (close to the parking lot).

Related Posts: Monuments to the 4th Maine Infantry.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? February 18, 2000.

What is it made out of? Granite.

Who made it? Erected by the Armistead Marker Preservation Committee.

How is it inscribed? Friends and fellow officers in the United States Army prior to 1861, the fate of Civil War made them foes on the battlefield at Gettysburg. Confederate Brig. Gen. Lewis A. Armistead and Union Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Hancock were both wounded in Longstreet’s assault (Pickett’s Charge), July 3, 1863. Here at the Union Army 11th Corps Field Hospital (George Spangler Farm), Armistead died of his wounds on July 5, 1863. Northwest of this marker is the site of the Granite School House, a Union field hospital, where Hancock was initially treated for his wounds. Hancock survived the war, and became a well-known military, political, and civic leader. He died on active military duty at Governor’s Island, New York, February 9, 1886.

When was this photograph taken? November 16, 2011.

Location: In front of the George Spangler Farm on the Hospital Road.

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

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

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? 1914.

What is it made out of? Bronze plaque, 3’1″x1’8.”

What does it honor? Denotes the location of the hospital at the McPherson Barn.

Description: Denotes the use of the McPherson Barn as a field hospital for both sides during the battle of Gettysburg on July 1, 2, and 3. At some point July 4 appears to have been removed. Placed on North gable wall of the McPherson Barn which was used as a field hospital for the wounded of the Union and Confederate armies.

How is it inscribed? This barn was used as a hospital and sheltered the wounded of the Union and Confederate armies July 1. 2. 3. 1863

When was this photograph taken? November 13, 2009.

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

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? 1888.

What is it made out of? Granite.

What size is it? Overall height is 4 feet.

Who made it? Unknown, sculptor.

What does it depict? The 4th New Jersey was on detached service guarding the Army’s artillery reserve trains during the battle. This small stone marker that features the Sixth Corps Greek Cross, denotes the unit’s service. Monument is a granite monolith with a pebble finish. The monolith has a polished Sixth Corps Greek cross symbol with an incised inscription.

What does it honor? Indicates position guarded by 7 Companies of 4th N.J. July 2-3, 1863 and the site where they stopped fleeing Union soldiers.

When was this photograph taken? October 5, 2007.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Granite Schoolhouse Lane, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located at the junction of Granite School House Road and Blacksmith Shop Road. Denoted on the map by a RED pushpin. The monument denoted by the flag is the main New Jersey Brigade Monument.

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

The 4th New Jersey Regiment served as Torbert’s Brigade in Wright’s Division of the Sixth Corps, Army of the Potomac. A Fighting 300 Regiment.

Commander: Maj. Charles Ewing (1841-1872).

Number Engaged and Casualties: 386; no loss

After Action Report: After Action Report of Maj. Charles Ewing (will open a pop up window).

General Information

Raised: Burlington, Camden, Salem, and Union Counties.

Regimental History ~ Dyer’s Compendium of the War of the Rebellion:

Organized at Camp Olden, Trenton, N.J., and mustered in August 19, 1861. Left State for Washington, D.C., August 20, 1861. Attached to Kearney’s Brigade, Division of the Potomac, to October, 1861. Kearney’s Brigade, Franklin’s Division, Army of the Potomac, to March, 1862. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 1st Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to April, 1862. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, Dept. of the Rappahannock, to May, 1862. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 6th Army Corps, Army of the Potomac and Army of the Shenandoah, to July, 1865.

SERVICE.–Duty in the Defenses of Washington, D. C., until March, 1862. Advance on Manassas, Va., March 8-15, 1862. Advance from Alexandria to Bristoe Station April 7-11. Embarked for the Virginia Peninsula April 17. Siege of Yorktown April 19-May 5 (on transports). West Point May 7-8. Reconnaissance to East Branch Chickahominy June 7 (Cos. “D,” “F” and “I”). Seven days before Richmond June 25-July 1. Battles of Gaines Mill June 27; Charles City Cross Roads and Glendale June 30; Malvern Hill July 1. At Harrison’s Landing until August 16. Movement to Fortress Monroe, thence to Manassas, Va., August 16-26. Pope’s Campaign in Northern Virginia August 26-September 2. Bull Run Bridge, Manassas, August 27. Battle of Bull Run August 30. Cover Pope’s retreat to Centreville August 30-31. Maryland Campaign September 6-22. Battles of Crampton’s Pass, South Mountain, September 14; Antietam September 16-17. At Sharpsburg, Md., until October 29. Movement to Falmouth, Va., October 29-November 19. Battle of Fredericksburg, Va., December 12-15. At Falmouth until April 27, 1863. “Mud March” January 20-24. Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6. Operations at Franklin’s Crossing April 29-May 2. Battle of Maryes Heights, Fredericksburg, May 3. Salem Heights May 3-4. Banks Ford May 4. Gettysburg (Pa.) Campaign June 11-July 24. Battle of Gettysburg July 2-4. Guarding ammunition train July. In camp near Warrenton, Va., until September 15, and at Culpeper Court House until October. Bristoe Campaign October 9-22. Advance to line of the Rappahannock November 7-8. Rappahannock Station November 7. Mine Run Campaign November 26-December 2. At Brandy Station to May, 1864. Campaign from the Rapidan to the James May 3-June 15. Battles of the Wilderness May 5-7; Spotsylvania May 8-12; Spotsylvania Court House May 12-21. Assault on the Salient, “Bloody Angle,” May 12. North Anna River May 23-26. On line of the Pamunkey May 26-28. Totopotomoy May 28-31. Cold Harbor June 1-12. Before Petersburg June 17-18. Siege of Petersburg until July 9. Jerusalem Plank Road June 22-23. Moved to Washington, D.C., June 9-11. Repulse of Early’s attack on Fort Stevens and the Northern Defenses of Washington July 11-12. Pursuit of Early to Snicker’s Gap July 14-23. Sheridan’s Shenandoah Valley Campaign August 7-November 28. Strasburg August 14-15. Cedar Creek August 15. Winchester August 17. Charlestown August 21-22. Battle of Winchester September 19. Fisher’s Hill September 22. Battle of Cedar Creek October 19, Duty in the Shenandoah Valley until December. Moved to Washington, D.C., thence to Petersburg, Va. Siege of Petersburg December, 1864, to April 2, 1865. Dabney’s Mills, Hatcher’s Run, February 5-7, 1865. Appomattox Campaign March 28-April 9. Fall of Petersburg April 2. Pursuit of Lee April 3-9. Appomattox Court House April 9. Surrender of Lee and his army. March to Danville April 23-27 and duty there until May 18. Moved to Richmond, Va., thence to Washington, D.C., May 18-June 3. Corps Review June 8. Mustered out at Hall’s Hill, Va., July 9, 1865. Regiment lost during service 5 Officers and 156 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 2 Officers and 103 Enlisted men by disease. Total 266.

Letcher (Virginia) Artillery (Brander’s)

This battery served as a member of Pegram’s Battalion

Photographed: December 17, 2009.

Location: West Confederate Avenue, McMillan Woods. Located on East side of West Confederate Avenue at McMillan Woods.

Commander: Capt. Thomas A. Brander (1839-1900). Wounded at Fredericksburg. Insurance salesman in Richmond after the War.

Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle.

Inscription: Reads,

ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
HILL’S CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE
PEGRAM’S BATTALION BRANDER’S BATTERY
THE LETCHER ARTILLERY
Two Napoleons Two 10 Pounder Parrotts

July 1. In position at first on the ridge west of Herr’s Tavern but moved later to a hill east of Willoughby Run about 500 yards from the Union batteries and from that point fired upon the Union infantry with much effect although itself exposed to a heavy fire of canister.

July 2. Occupied this position early in the morning and was engaged at intervals in firing upon the Union lines and batteries.

July 3. Actively participated in all the operations of the artillery including the cannonade preceding Longstreet’s assault.

July 4. Withdrew about sunset and began the march to Hagerstown.

Losses not reported in detail.

Hardaway (Alabama) Artillery (Hurt’s)

This battery is honored by two tablets, one on Oak Hill and one in Schultz Woods.

This battery served as a member of McIntosh’s Battalion

Photographed: March 21, 2008.

Location: Oak Hill, northwest of Peace Memorial. Located on North side of North Confederate Avenue at Peace Memorial. It was moved in 1938 when the Peace Memorial was erected.

Commander: Capt. William B. Hurt

Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle.

Inscription: Text,

ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
HILL’S CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE
McINTOSH’S BATTALION HURT’S BATTERY
HARDAWAY ALABAMA ARTILLERY
Two Whitworths Two 3 Inch Rifles

July 1. The Whitworths were in position to the right of the Chambersburg Pike near the position of Pegram’s Battalion. Opened fire slowly and effectively shelling the woods occupied by the Union troops to the right of the town.

July 2. The Battery in position on Seminary Ridge south of the Hagerstown Road exposed to a heavy fire from the Union sharpshooters and artillery.

July 3. The Whitworth guns were moved to this position and fired with great effect. The 3 Inch Rifles remaining on Seminary Ridge south of the Hagerstown Road.

July 4. Withdrew at evening to Marsh Creek on the Fairfield Road.

Second Monument

Photographed: March 21, 2008.

Location: West Confederate Avenue, Schultz Woods. Located on West side of West Confederate Avenue, South of Fairfield Road and in Shultz Woods.

Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8? x 3’4?, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4? H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8? x 3.4? tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle.

Inscription: Reads,

ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
HILL’S CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE
McINTOSH’S BATTALION HURT’S BATTERY
HARDAWAY ALABAMA ARTILLERY
Two Whitworths Two 3 Inch Rifles

July 1. The Whitworths were in position near Chambersburg Pike west of Herr’s Tavern and actively engaged.

July 2. All the guns were in position here and actively engaged under heavy fire of sharpshooters and artillery.

July 3. The 3 Inch Rifles remained here. The Whitworths were moved to position on Oak Hill. All were actively engaged. The Whitworths were beyond the range of Union guns whilst their own fire reached all parts of the field.

July 4. Withdrew at evening to Marsh Creek on Fairfield Road.

Losses not reported in detail.

Norfolk (Virginia) Light Artillery Blues (Grandy’s)

This battery served as a member of Garnett’s Battalion

Photographed: December 17, 2009.

Location: West Confederate Avenue, north of McMillan Woods. Located on East side of West Confederate Avenue north of McMillan Woods.

Commander: Capt. Charles R. Grandy

Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle.

Inscription: Reads,

ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
HILL’S CORPS HETH’S DIVISION
GARNETT’S BATTALION GRANDY’S BATTERY
THE NORFOLK LIGHT ARTILLERY BLUES
Two 3 Inch Rifles Two 12 Pounder Howitzers

July 1. Arrived on the field in the afternoon but was not engaged.

July 2. The Rifles took position here in the morning and participated during the afternoon and evening in the artillery duel with the Union batteries on Cemetery Hill.

July 3. Ordered to the south side of McMillan’s Woods and held all day in reserve without firing a shot though sometimes under fire.

July 4. The Howitzers were never actively engaged in the battle but on this day were placed in a position here. At night they rejoined the Rifles and with them began the march to Hagerstown.

Losses not reported in detail.

Louisiana Guard Artillery (Green’s)

This battery served as a member of Jones’s Battalion. This battery is honored by two tablets, one on Jones Artillery Battalion Avenue and one on East Cavalry Field.

Photographed: May 30, 2009.

Location: Jones Battalion Avenue, .5 miles north of Rock Creek.

Commander: Capt. Charles A. Green

Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle.

Inscription: Text,

ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
EWELL’S CORPS EARLY’S DIVISION
JONES’ ARTILLERY BATTALION GREEN’S BATTERY
LOUISIANA GUARD ARTILLERY
Two 10 Pounder Parrotts Two 3 Inch Rifles

July 1. Arrived on the field with Early’s Division. Placed in position to the right of Tanner’s Battery on the north side of Rock Creek and opened fire on Union troops on south side of creek continued firing with effect until the Confederate infantry was in position and advancing.

July 2. Occupied the position of the previous day before sunset was ordered to General Hampton at Hunterstown with a section of Parrott guns. Engaged Battery M 2nd U. S. Fell back a mile and remained for the night.

July 3. Moved forward with the cavalry about 2 P. M. Guns placed in position and opened on a column of advancing cavalry. Received a severe fire and ordered to be withdrawn. Again engaged in the afternoon.

Casualties Killed 2 Wounded 5

Ammunition expended 161 rounds

Second Monument

Photographed: September 30, 2007.

Location: East Cavalry Battlefield, east of Rummel Woods.

Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8? x 3’4?, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4? H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8? x 3.4? tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle.

Inscription: Text,

ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
EWELL’S CORPS EARLY’S DIVISION
JONES’S BATTALION GREEN’S BATTERY
LOUISIANA GUARD ARTILLERY
Two 10 Pounder Parrotts Two 3 Inch Rifles

July 3. After taking part in the fighting on the previous two days at Gettysburg and Hunterstown this Battery being detached from its Battalion brought its Parrott guns here and rendered important service in the cavalry battle not withdrawing until after dark.

Losses Killed 2 Wounded 5 Total 7 Horses disabled 2.

Supplemental Materials: After Action Report of Capt. C. A. Green.