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Army of Northern Virginia Monument

Jenny — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:46:27 +0000

The Army of Northern Virginia.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? 1910-1911.

What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Granite. Plaque: Bronze.

What size is it? Rough-hewn monolith, seven feet tall.

Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department.

What does it depict? Civil War Marker commemorates “headquarters” area of Army of Northern Virginia during Battle of Gettysburg, 1863. A rectangular granite monument, with a large bronze tablets thereon, describing the engagements and movements of the army. Smooth monolith with rough hewn top, 8’9″x4’7″, 2’2″ wide. Bronze inscription tablet, 3’8″x4’6″, mounted on East face. All 8’9″ H.

How is it inscribed? The monument reads,

ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
General Robert E. Lee
Commanding

The Army Consisted of Three Army Corps
First Army Corps Lieutenant General James Longstreet
Second Army Corps Lieutenant General Richard S. Ewell
Third Army Corps Lieutenant General Ambrose R Hill
Cavalry Division Major General J. E. B. Stuart

July 1. Heth’s and Pender’s Divisions Hill’s Corps reached the field about 1 P. M. and were soon engaged on the north and west of town with the First and Eleventh Corps of the Army of the Potomac. Johnson’s Division Ewell’s Corps and Anderson’s Division Hill’s Corps reaching the field about dark were not engaged Longstreet’s Corps on the march. Stuart’s Cavalry Division marching from Dover to Carlisle.

July 2. McLaw’s and Hood’s Divisions Longstreet’s Corps took the field about 3 P. M. and formed facing the Union left. An assault was made by the two divisions assisted by Anderson’s Division Hill’s Corps. The Union troops were dislodged from Emmitsburg Road and Peach Orchard engagement lasting until night losses heavy. Pickett’s Division Longstreet’s Corps on the march. Johnson’s Division Ewell’s Corps about dusk advanced to the assault of Culp’s Hill in connection with Early’s Division Ewell’s Corps. Rodes’ Division Ewell’s Corps held position west of town not engaged. Heth’s and Pender’s Divisions Hill’s Corps occupied Seminary Ridge facing Union line not engaged. Stuart’s Cavalry on left flank of Confederate Army.

July 3. Pickett’s Division Longstreet’s Corps reached the field in the morning. Assaulted the Union line on Cemetery Ridge about 3 P. M. assisted by Hill’s Corps. The assault failed with great loss. An attack made on the left by Johnson’s Division Ewell’s Corps reinforced by three brigades of the Corps failed. Stuart’s Cavalry Division engaged with 2d Union Cavalry Division and 2d Brigade 3d Cavalry Division on the Confederate left about 1 P. M.

July 4. The Army took up the line of march during the night.

When was this photograph taken? March 21, 2008.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located opposite site where Lee witnessed the repulse of grand assault on July 3, 1863 and opposite the Virginia State monument. Adjacent to West Confederate Avenue and 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 moved or materially altered.

Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views

Secondary Monuments and Markers

Monument Title: Right Flank of the Army of Northern Virginia

Photographed: June 15, 2012.

Location: South Confederate Avenue. This monument is denoted on the map above by a RED pushpin.

Description: Erected in 1901. Marks the right flank of the general infantry line of the Army of Northern Virginia during the Battle of Gettysburg. Painted cast iron tablet, 2’9″x1’8″, on granite shaft base, 2’10″ high. Cast by C. Gilbert.

Monument Title: Headquarters of the Army of Northern Virginia.

Photographed: June 4, 2010.

Location: Chambersburg Pike across the road from the Thompson House. Located on South side of Chambersburg Pike (US30), West of Seminary Lane and Confederate Avenue. This monument is denoted on the map above by a BLUE pushpin.

Description: Erected by the Gettysburg National Parks Commission and completed in 1920-1921; consists of bronze cannon mounted on a granite base. Designates location of Lee’s Headquarters during Battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863. Bronze inscription tablet on North face.

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At Gettysburg

Commander: General Robert Edward Lee (January 19, 1807 – October 12, 1870) was a career United States Army officer, a combat engineer, and among the most celebrated generals in American history. He is also one of the very few generals in modern military history to ever be offered the highest command of two opposing armies. More about this officer.

After Action Report: After Action Report of General Robert E. Lee (will open a pop up window).

Army of Northern Virginia at Gettysburg

Army of Northern Virginia – Main Monument – Itinerary Tablets

11th Mississippi Infantry

Jenny — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:52:51 +0000

The 11th Mississippi Infantry served as a member of Davis’ Brigade in Heth’s Division of the Hill’s Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. The regiment is honored by a monument and a position marker.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? May 27, 2000.

What is it made out of? Bronze and granite.

Who made it? Bill Beckwith, Sculptor. Erected by the 11th Mississippi Memorial Association.

What does it depict? The sculpture depicts a color bearer, stepping out on the march toward the stone wall. Monument consisting of granite base, rough cut tapered sides and polished, smooth cut top, approx 5′ wide by 12′ +/- deep by 4′ high with tapers approx 6″ in. Bronze plaques applied to four faces.

How is it inscribed? The 11th Mississippi Infantry Regiment, under the command of Col. Francis M. Green and Maj. Reuben O. Reynolds, formed west of the tree line on Seminary Ridge behind Maj. William Pegram’s Battalion of Artillery and immediately south of McMillan’s Woods on July 3, 1863. Shortly after 3:00 p.m., Color Sgt. William O’Brien of Company C, memorialized on this monument, raised the colors and the regiment stepped forward. Although clusters of men reached the stone wall near Brian’s Barn, the attack was driven back with heavy loss, and the remnants of the regiment reformed in this vicinity.

When was this photograph taken? March 26, 2012.

Where is it located? Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 17325, on West Confederate Avenue. Located near the North Carolina State Monument on Seminary Ridge.

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

Secondary Monuments and Markers

Monument Title: Advanced Position of the 11th Mississippi

Photographed: August 17, 2007.

Location: Bryan Barn on Cemetery Ridge off of Hancock Avenue. This monument is denoted on the map above by a red pushpin.

Description: Denotes the regiment’s furthest advance in the July 3, 1863 assault. The side of the memorial facing the stonewall and Hancock Avenue has a bronze version of the regiment’s battle flag. The side facing Seminary Ridge contains a plaque with inscription. The inscription reads in part: July 3, 1863. The 11th Mississippi Infantry regiment, with its ranks growing thinner at every step, advanced with the colors to the stone wall near the Brian Barn. View Monument Details.

At Gettysburg

Commander: Col. Francis M. Green (1823-1864). Lawyer in Oxford. Mortally wounded at Spotsylvania.

Number Engaged: 394

Casualties: 110 killed, 193 wounded, 37 captured.

General Information

Raised: Lafayette, Coahoma, Chickasaw, Neshoba, Lowndes, Noxubee, Monroe, and Carroll counties.

Mississippi at Gettysburg

MISSISSIPPI :: INFANTRY – 2nd Regiment – 11th Regiment – 12th Regiment – 13th Regiment – 16th Regiment – 17th Regiment – 18th Regiment – 19th Regiment – 21st Regiment – 42nd Regiment – 48th Regiment :: CAVALRY – Jeff Davis Legion :: ARTILLERY – Madison Light

Ewell’s Corps, Army of Northern Virginia

Jenny — Mon, 31 May 2010 02:14:39 +0000

The Second Corps was also known as Ewell’s Corps. The corps is honored by a monument and a tablet.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? Erected December 1906.

What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Granite. Plaque: Bronze.

What size is it? Rough-hewn monolith, seven feet tall.

Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department.

What does it depict? A rectangular granite monument, with a large bronze tablets thereon, describing the engagements and movements of each army corps. Rock-faced granite monolith, 4’2?x2?, 7? high, with bronze narrative tablet mounted on obverse polished face.

What does it honor? One of the Confederate army corps monuments, denoting the service of the Second Corps, Army of Northern Virginia.

How is it inscribed? The monument reads,

ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
SECOND ARMY CORPS
Lieutenant General Richard S. Ewell

Early’s Division Major General Jubal A. Early
Johnson’s Division Major General Edward Johnson
Rodes’s Division Major General R. E. Rodes
Artillery Reserve
Eight Batteries Colonel J. Thompson

July 1.The Corps occupied the left of the Confederate line and reached the field in the following order Rodes’s Division by Newville Road about noon and deploying along Oak Ridge soon became engaged Early’s Division on the Harrisburg Road about 1 P. M. and united with Rodes’s left in an attack on the First and Eleventh Corps Union troops and drove them through the town to Cemetery Ridge. Johnson’s Division reached the field about night and not engaged late in the night moved along the railroad and took position on the left of Corps and northeast of town.

July 2. In the early morning Johnson’s Division was ordered to take possession of a wooded hill on the left. Skirmishers were advanced and a desultory fire kept up until 4 P. M. when the artillery from Benner’s Hill opened the firing continued for two hours. The batteries were withdrawn much crippled. The Division about dusk was advanced to the assault in connection with Early’s Division on the right the battle continuing until after dark. A partial success was made by a portion of each division but not being supported on the right was withdrawn to the former positions.

July 3. Early in the morning an attack was made by Johnson’s Division having been reinforced by three brigades from the Corps two other assaults were made but failed. Early’s Division was withdrawn and occupied its former position in the town and not engaged. At night the Corps fell back to the range of hills west of the town.

July 4. The Corps took up line of march during the night.

Casualties Killed 809 Wounded 3823 Missing 1305 Total 5937

When was this photograph taken? March 23, 2012.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on North Confederate Avenue, north of Mummasburg Road, south of the Peace 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

Secondary Monuments and Markers

Monument Title: Tablet to Rodes’, Early’s, and Johnson’s Divisions

Photographed: May 31, 2009.

Location: West Confederate Avenue, south of Chambersburg Pike. This monument’s location is marked on the above map by a RED pushpin.

Description: Cast iron tablet with raised inscription painted in contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. 4’4″ high. Tablet 3.8 x 3.4 feet; inscription narrates events associated with Divisions during Battle. Cast by C. Gilbert.

Inscription: Text is as follows,

ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
EWELL’S CORPS
RODES’ EARLY’S AND JOHNSON’S DIVISIONS

July 4. Having withdrawn under orders from its previous positions the Corps formed line about daybreak on this ridge with its right a short distance south of the Hagerstown Road its left near the Mummasburg Road and its center near here. Rodes was on the right Johnson on the left and Early on a supporting line in their rear. The breastworks of stone here and the old earthworks beyond the railroad are remains of defenses then thrown up and indicate the position of the front line.

July 5. The three divisions left here at different hours but all were on the march to Hagerstown early in the morning of this day.

Monument Title: Headquarters of General Richard S. Ewell.

Photographed: May 29, 2009.

Location: Hanover Road west of Rock Creek. Located on Hanover Road west of Rock Creek, Borough of Gettysburg. Marker is located on the northeast side of the intersection of Hanover Road and 6th Street. This monument is marked on the map above by a BLUE pushpin.

Description: Erected by the Gettysburg National Parks Commission and completed in 1920-1921; consists of bronze cannon mounted on a granite base. Denotes the location of the headquarters of the Army of Northern Virginia’s Second Corps. 12-pounder bronze Confederate cannon cemented into granite base, 3’2″ sq. 2’7″ high w/ muzzle up. Overall height, 10’6″. Bronze inscription tablet on North face.

At Gettysburg

Commander: Lieut. Gen. Richard Stoddert Ewell (February 8, 1817 – January 25, 1872) was a career United States Army officer and a Confederate general during the American Civil War. He achieved fame as a senior commander under Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee and fought effectively through much of the war, but his legacy has been clouded by controversies over his actions at the Battle of Gettysburg and at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House. More about this officer.

After Action Report: After Action Report of Lieut. Gen. Richard S. Ewell (will open a pop up window).

Ewell’s Corps, ANV at Gettysburg

EWELL’S CORPS – Early’s Division – Gordon’s Brigade – Hays’ Brigade – Hoke’s Brigade – Smith’s Brigade – Jones’ Battalion – Johnson’s Division – Jones’ Brigade – Nicholls’ Brigade – Steuart’s Brigade – Walker’s Brigade – Latimer’s Battalion – Rodes’ Division – Daniel’s Brigade – Doles’ Brigade – Iverson’s Brigade – O’Neal’s Brigade – Ramseur’s Brigade – Carter’s Battalion – Artillery Reserve – Dance’s Battalion – Nelson’s Battalion

Longstreet’s Corps, Army of Northern Virginia

Jenny — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:19:38 +0000

The First Corps was also known as Longstreet’s Corps. The Corps has a monument and an iron position tablet.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? Erected December 1906.

What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Granite. Plaque: Bronze.

What size is it? Rough-hewn monolith, seven feet tall.

Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department.

What does it honor? One of the Confederate army corps monuments, denoting the service of the First Corps, Army of Northern Virginia.

How is it inscribed? The monument reads,

ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
FIRST ARMY CORPS
McLAWS’ DIVISION
Maj. Gen. Lafayette McLaws

Kershaw’s Brigade Brig. Gen. J. B. Kershaw
Barksdale’s Brigade Brig. Gen. William Barksdale
Col. B. G. Humphreys
Semmes’ Brigade Brig. Gen. R J. Semmes
Col. George Bryan
Wofford’s Brigade Brig Gen. W. T Wofford
Artillery Battalion
Four Batteries Col. H. C. Cabell

July 1. The Division reached Marsh Creek four miles from Gettysburg after dark.

July 2. The Division was placed in position facing the Union line on the Emmitsburg Road. About 4 P. M. the batteries opened on the position the Division pressing to the front and the Union troops retiring to the hill in rear. The battle continued until nearly night when a strong Union force met the supporting Division which was cooperating on the left and drove one brigade back and checked the support of the other brigade exposing the left. It was thought prudent not to push further until other troops of the Corps came up. The Division was withdrawn to the first position of Union troops resting at the Peach Orchard the conflict to be renewed in the morning when other orders were received.

July 3. With the exception of severe skirmishing the Division was not engaged and after night disposition were made to withdraw.

July 4. The Division took up the line of march during the night.

Casualties Killed 313 Wounded 1538 Captured or Missing 327 Total 2178

When was this photograph taken? May 29, 2009.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located west side of West Confederate Avenue, South of intersection with the Millerstown Road.

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

Secondary Monuments and Markers

Monument Title: Tablet to Pickett’s and McLaws’ Division at Black Horse Tavern

Photographed: September 19, 2009.

Location: Black Horse Tavern on the Fairfield Road. Located West of Gettysburg, on North side of Fairfield Road at Black Horse Tavern. This monument is denoted on the map above by a BLUE pushpin.

Description: Marks position of McLaw’s and Pickett’s Division on July 1 & 2. Cast iron tablet with raised inscription painted in contrasting color, mounted on fluted cast iron post. 4’4″ high; tablet 3.8 x 3.4 feet; inscription narrates events associated with Division during Battle. Cast by C. Gilbert.

Inscription: Reads,

Army of Northern Virginia
Longstreet’s Corps
McLaws’s and Pickett’s Divisions

July 1 McLaws’s Division arrived late in the day and camped in this vicinity.

July 2 In the morning McLaws’s Division moved on the road towards Gettysburg but turning to the right half mile this side of Willoughby Run and crossing that stream lower down formed line as marked on the Battlefield. Pickett’s Division marched by this place in the afternoon but followed the other road with some deflections to avoid being seen by the Union Signal Corps and crossing Willoughby Run lay that night in the west side of Spangler’s Woods.

At Gettysburg

Commander: Lieut. Gen. James Longstreet (January 8, 1821 – January 2, 1904) was one of the foremost Confederate generals of the American Civil War and the principal subordinate to General Robert E. Lee, who called him his “Old War Horse.” He served under Lee as a corps commander for many of the famous battles fought by the Army of Northern Virginia in the Eastern Theater, but also with Gen. Braxton Bragg in the Army of Tennessee in the Western Theater. Biographer and historian Jeffry D. Wert wrote that “Longstreet … was the finest corps commander in the Army of Northern Virginia; in fact, he was arguably the best corps commander in the conflict on either side.” More about this officer.

After Action Report: After Action Report of Lieut. Gen. James Longstreet (will open a pop up window).

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

McLaws’ Division, Longstreet’s Corps

Jenny — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 01:07:58 +0000

McLaws’ Division served as a member of Longstreet’s Corps in the Army of Northern Virginia.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1907.

What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Rough hewn granite. Plaque: Bronze.

What size is it? Dimensions: 4.2 feet x 2.0 feet, with an overall height of 7.0 feet.

Who made it? Designed by E.B. Cope and erected by the U.S. War Department.

What does it depict? Monument is a rock-faced granite monolith with polished face on which is affixed a bronze narrative tablet.

What does it honor? One of ten Confederate division monuments that describe the movements and itenirary of each division of the Army of Northern Virginia. The locations of the markers indicate the general location of the battle lines of the various Confederate divisions during the battle. Marks the command position of McLaw’s Division during Battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863.

How is it inscribed? The monument reads,

ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
FIRST ARMY CORPS
McLAWS’ DIVISION
Maj. Gen. Lafayette McLaws

July 1. The Division reached Marsh Creek four miles from Gettysburg after dark.

July 3. With the exception of severe skirmishing the Division was not engaged and after night disposition were made to withdraw.

July 4. The Division took up the line of march during the night.

Casualties Killed 313 Wounded 1538 Captured or Missing 327 Total 2178

When was this photograph taken? June 15, 2012.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on West side of West Confederate Avenue, South of Millerstown Road near the observation tower.

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: Maj. Gen. Lafayette McLaws (January 15, 1821 – July 24, 1897) was a United States Army officer and a Confederate general in the American Civil War. More about this officer.

Longstreet’s Corps, ANV at Gettysburg

Garnett’s Battalion, Heth’s Division, Hill’s Corps

Jenny — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:05:25 +0000

Garnett’s Battalion served as a member of Heth’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.
HILL’S CORPS HETH’S DIVISION
GARNETT’S BATTALION
Granby’s Moore’s Lewis’ and Maurin’s Batteries
Four Napoleons Two 10 Pounder Parrotts
Seven 3 Inch Rifles Two 12 Pounder Howitzers

July 1 2 3 4. The Parrotts and Rifles took part in the battle in a different position on each of the three days their most active service being on the second day in this position. The Napoleons and Howitzers were in reserve and not actively engaged at any time. All withdrew from the field on the fourth day but not at the same hour nor by the same route.

Losses Wounded 5 Missing 17 Total 22

Ammunition expended 1000 rounds. Horses killed or disabled 13.

When was this photograph taken? December 17, 2009.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on East side of West Confederate Avenue, North of McMillan House, at 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 moved or materially altered.

Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views

At Gettysburg

Commander: Lieut. Col. John Jameson Garnett (1839-1902).

After Action Report: After Action Report of Lieut. Col. John J. Garnett (will open a pop up window).

Battery Tablets

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

INFANTRY – 1st Infantry – 2nd Infantry – 3rd Infantry – 4th Infantry – 5th Infantry – 6th Infantry – 7th Infantry – 8th Infantry – 9th Infantry – 10th Infantry – 11th Infantry – 12th Infantry – 14th Infantry – 16th Infantry – 18th Infantry – 19th Infantry – 21st Infantry – 22nd Battalion – 23rd Infantry – 24th Infantry – 25th Infantry – 27th Infantry – 28th Infantry – 31st Infantry – 33rd Infantry – 37th Infantry – 38th Infantry – 40th Infantry – 41st Infantry – 42nd Infantry – 44th Infantry – 47th Infantry – 48th Infantry – 49th Infantry – 50th Infantry – 52nd Infantry – 53rd Infantry – 55th Infantry – 56th Infantry – 57th Infantry – 61st Infantry – 62nd Infantry :: CAVALRY – 1st Regiment – 2nd Regiment – 3rd Regiment – 4th Regiment – 5th Regiment – 6th Regiment – 7th Regiment – 9th Regiment – 10th Regiment – 11th Regiment – 12th Regiment – 13th Regiment – 14th Regiment – 16th Regiment – 17th Regiment – 18th Regiment – 34th Battalion – 35th Battalion – 36th Battalion :: ARTILLERY – 1st Richmond Howitzers – 2nd Richmond Howitzers – 3rd Richmond Howitzers – Albemarle – Alleghany – Amherst – Ashland – Bedford – Breathed – Charlottesville – Chew – Courtney – Crenshaw – Danville – Fauquier – Fluvanna – Fredericksburg – Hampden – Huger – Jackson – King William – Lee – Letcher – Lewis – McGregor – Moorman – Morris – Norfolk – Orange – Powhatan – Purcell – Richmond Fayette – Rockbridge – 2nd Rockbridge – Salem – Staunton – Virginia Battery (Blount) – Virginia Battery (Parker) – Virginia Battery (Taylor) – Virginia Battery (Brooke) – Virginia Battery (Johnson) – Virginia Battery (McClanahan)

Louisiana at Gettysburg

INFANTRY – 1st Infantry – 2nd Infantry – 5th Infantry – 6th Infantry – 7th Infantry – 8th Infantry – 9th Infantry – 10th Infantry – 14th Infantry – 15th Infantry :: :: ARTILLERY – Donaldsville – Louisiana Guard – Madison Light – Washington Artillery

Robertson’s Brigade, Cavalry Division

Jenny — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:13:44 +0000

Robertson’s Brigade served as a member of the Cavalry Division, Army of Northern Virginia. The brigade is honored by a monument and a tablet.

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.

How is it inscribed? The monument reads,

C. S. A.
ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
STUART’S CAVALRY DIVISION
ROBERTSON’S BRIGADE
4th and 5th North Carolina Cavalry

July 1. The Brigade crossed the Potomac at Williamsport Md. and marched to Greencastle Pa.

July 2. Marched from Greencastle Pa. to Chambersburg Pa.

July 3. Marched to Cashtown and in the direction of Fairfield guarding the flank of the Army.

July 4. Held Jack’s Mountain and picketed the left flank of the Army of Northern Virginia.

No report nor details of losses made.

When was this photograph taken? December 17, 2009.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on South Reynolds Avenue, just North of Fairfield Road.

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.

Secondary Monuments and Markers

Monument Title: Advanced Position Tablet

Photographed: September 18, 2009.

Location: Orrtanna, 3.8 mi. north of Pa. 116 at the intersection of the Carrolls Tract Road (County Route 3011) and Church Road. The monument sits in front of the Orrtanna United Methodist Church. This monument is marked on the map above by a RED pushpin.

Description: Cast iron tablet with raised inscription painted in contrasting colors, mounted on fluted cast iron post. 4.4 feet high. Tablet 3.8 x 3.4 feet, inscription narrates events associated with Battery during Battle. Iron tablet denotes advanced position of the brigade during the battle. Text reads as follows,

C. S. A.
ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
STUART’S CAVALRY DIVISION
ROBERTSON’S BRIGADE
4th and 5th North Carolina Cavalry

July 1. The Brigade crossed the Potomac at Williamsport Md. and marched to Greencastle Pa.

July 2. Marched from Greencastle Pa. to Chambersburg Pa.

July 3. Marched to Cashtown and in the direction of Fairfield guarding the flank of the Army.

July 4. Held Jack’s Mountain and picketed the left flank of the Army of Northern Virginia.

No report nor details of losses made.

At Gettysburg

Commander: Brig. Gen. Beverly Holcombe Robertson (June 5, 1827 – December 12, 1910) was a cavalry officer in the United States Army on the Western frontier and a Confederate general during the American Civil War. More about this officer.

Regiments

4th North Carolina Cavalry

Commander: Col. Dennis D. Ferebee (1815-1884). Camden County lawyer. Served in North Carolina legislature. Wounded at Bristoe Station.

Strength: Unknown.

Supplemental Materials: None.

5th North Carolina Cavalry

Commander: Col. Peter G. Evans (1822-1863). Planter. Mortally wounded at cavalry battle at Middleburg prior to the battle of Gettysburg in June 1863. Died on July 24.

Strength: Unknown.

Supplemental Materials: None.

North Carolina at Gettysburg

1st Infantry – 2nd Battalion – 2nd Infantry – 3rd Infantry – 4th Infantry – 5th Infantry – 6th Infantry – 7th Infantry – 11th Infantry – 12th Infantry – 13th Infantry – 14th Infantry – 16th Infantry – 18th Infantry – 20th Infantry – 21st Infantry – 22nd Infantry – 23rd Infantry – 26th Infantry – 28th Infantry – 30th Infantry – 32nd Infantry – 33rd Infantry – 34th Infantry – 37th Infantry – 38th Infantry – 43rd Infantry – 45th Infantry – 47th Infantry – 52nd Infantry – 53rd Infantry – 55th Infantry – 57th Infantry :: CAVALRY – 1st Regiment – 2nd Regiment – 4th Regiment – 5th Regiment :: ARTILLERY – 1st Battery – Branch – Charlotte – Rowan

Cavalry Division, ANV at Gettysburg

STUART’S CAVALRY DIVISION – Chambliss’ Brigade – Jenkin’s Brigade – Jones’ Brigade – Hampton’s Brigade – Imboden’s Brigade – Lee’s Brigade – Robertson’s Brigade – Artillery Brigade

Jenkins’ Brigade, Cavalry Division (Jackson’s Battery attached)

Jenny — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:03:02 +0000

Jenkins’ Brigade served as a member of the Cavalry Division, Army of Northern Virginia. There is a monument to the brigade and to Jackson’s battery, attached.

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.

How is it inscribed? The monument reads,

C. S. A.
ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
STUART’S CAVALRY DIVISION
JENKINS’ BRIGADE
14th 16th 17th Virginia Cavalry and 34th 36th Virginia Cavalry
Battalions

July 3. The Brigade had been with Ewell’s Corps but rejoined the Cavalry Division here on this day about noon. It was armed with Enfield Rifles but an oversight brought to this field only about ten rounds of ammunition. While this lasted it was actively engaged mainly on foot as sharpshooters around and in front of the Rummel Barn and outhouses. It was withdrawn from the field at an early hour in the evening.

Losses not reported.

When was this photograph taken? August 29, 2011.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located East Cavalry Field, south of Rummel Woods.

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.

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Secondary Monuments and Markers

Monument Title: Jackson’s Battery Attached

Photographed: September 3, 2007.

Location: East Cavalry Field, Rummel Woods. Located on the east side of Confederate Cavalry Avenue, opposite Rummel Woods. This monument is denoted on the map above by a RED pushpin.

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 reads,

ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
STUART’S HORSE ARTILLERY
CAPTAIN THOMAS E. JACKSON’S BATTERY
Two 3 Inch rifles Two Howitzers

July 3. The Battery was attached to Jenkins’ Cavalry Brigade and took part in the fight here on the right wing of the Confederates not far from the Rummel barn but its limited supply of ammunition was soon exhausted and it was withdrawn.

Losses not reported.

At Gettysburg

Commander: Brig. Gen. Albert Gallatin Jenkins (November 10, 1830 – May 21, 1864) was an attorney, planter, representative to the United States Congress and First Confederate Congress, and a Confederate brigadier general during the American Civil War. The commander of a brigade of cavalry from what became West Virginia, he was mortally wounded at the Battle of Cloyd’s Mountain near Dublin, Virginia. More about this officer.

Regiments

14th Virginia Cavalry

Commander: Maj. Benjamin F. Eakle (1826-1898). Merchant in Lewisburg. Wounded at Monocacy. Post-war farmer in Greenbrier County.

Strength: 265; 4 killed, 2 wounded, 0 missing.

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

Lt. William F. Allen, Company C, aged 21
Lt. Charles L. Fransisco, Company I

Supplemental Materials: None.

16th Virginia Cavalry

Commander: Col. Milton J. Ferguson (1833-1881). Native of Cassville. Lawyer.

Strength: 265; 1 killed, 0 wounded, 0 missing.

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

Lt. William A. Sweetland, Company K

Supplemental Materials: None.

17th Virginia Cavalry

Commander: Col. William H. French (1812-1872). Native of Giles County. Member of the state legislature.

Strength: 241 0 killed, 2 wounded, 6 missing;

Supplemental Materials: None.

34th Virginia Battalion

Commander: Lt. Col. Vincent A. Witcher (1837-1912). Native of Pittsylvania County. Lawyer.

Strength: 172; casualties not reported.

Supplemental Materials: None.

36th Virginia Battalion

Commander: Capt. Cornelius T. Smith (d. 1937 – aged 95).

Strength: 125; 1 killed, 0 wounded, 0 missing.

Supplemental Materials: None.

Cavalry Division, ANV at Gettysburg

Virginia at Gettysburg

Beckham’s Battalion, Cavalry Division

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Beckham’s Battalion served as a member of Stuart’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.

How is it inscribed? The monument reads,

C. S. A.
ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
STUART’S CAVALRY DIVISION
HORSE ARTILLERY
Major R. F Beckham Commanding
Breathed’s Virginia Battery
Chew’s Virginia Battery
Griffin’s Maryland Battery
Hart’s South Carolina
McGregor’s Virginia Battery
Moorman’s Virginia Battery

July 3. These batteries were not permanently attached to the cavalry brigades but were sent to them when needed Breathed’s Battery with Brig. General W. H. F Lee’s Brigade Chew’s Battery Brig. General W. E. Jones’ Brigade Griffin’s Battery with the Second Army Corps Hart’s Battery attached to the Washington Artillery with the Army Trains McGregor’s Battery with Brig. Gen. Wade Hampton’s Brigade Moorman’s Battery no report.

Casualties not reported.

When was this photograph taken? December 15, 2010.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. East Cavalry Field, Rummel Woods.

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.

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Battery Tablets

Cavalry Division, ANV at Gettysburg

Hill’s Corps, Army of Northern Virginia

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The Third Corps was also known as Hill’s Corps.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? Erected December 1906.

What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Granite. Plaque: Bronze.

What size is it? Rough-hewn monolith, seven feet tall.

Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department.

What does it honor? One of the Confederate army corps monuments, denoting the service of the Third Corps, Army of Northern Virginia.

How is it inscribed? The monument reads,

ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
THIRD ARMY CORPS
Lieutenant General Ambrose P. Hill

Anderson’s Division Major General R. H. Anderson
Heth’s Division Major General Henry Heth
Brigadier General J. J. Pettigrew
Pender’s Division Major General William D. Pender
Brigadier General James H. Lane,
Major General 1. R. Trimble
Artillery Reserve
Nine Batteries Colonel R. Lindsay Walker

July 1. The Corps was near Cashtown. Heth’s Division at 5 A. M. moved towards Gettysburg. Two brigades with artillery advancing across Willoughby Run were soon engaged. Archer’s Brigade was driven across the run. After resting an hour Heth’s Division formed line west of Willoughby Run and advanced with Pender’s Division in reserve. 2.30 P. M. the right of Ewell’s Corps appeared on the left. Pender’s Division was ordered forward. After a severe contest the Union forces were driven back and through the town. The two divisions bivouacked on the ground gained. Anderson’s Division bivouacked two miles in rear.

July 2. Anderson’s Division extended to the right along the crest of hills facing Cemetery Ridge Pender’s Division occupying the crest from the Seminary and joining Anderson’s Division with Heth’s Division in reserve the artillery in position on Seminary Ridge. The First Corps ordered to attack the left of Union forces the Third Corps to cooperate. General Anderson moved forward three brigades connecting with the left of McLaws’s Division and drove the Union forces from their position. Anderson’s right becoming separated from Mclaws’s left and no support coming to these brigades they returned to their former line.

July 3. The Corps occupied the same position. Reserve batteries were placed facing the Union lines. The Confederate line held by Anderson’s Division half of Pender’s and half of Heth’s the remainder of Corps ordered to report to General Longstreet as a support in the assault to be made on the Union position on Cemetery Ridge. About 1 P. M. the artillery along the line opened fire. 3 P. M. the assault was made and failed. Anderson’s Division was held in reserve. The troops fell back to former positions.

July 4. The Corps took up the line of march during the night.

Casualties Killed 837 Wounded 4407 Missing 1491 Total 6735

When was this photograph taken? February 7, 2009.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on West side of West Confederate Avenue, near North Carolina Memorial, south of McMillan Woods.

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.

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Secondary Monuments and Markers

Monument Title: Headquarters of General A.P. Hill

Photographed: December 10, 2006.

Location: West Confederate Avenue at McMillian Woods. This monument is denoted on the map above by a RED pushpin.

Description: Erected by the Gettysburg National Parks Commission and completed in 1920-1921; consists of bronze cannon mounted on a granite base. Denotes the approximate location of A.P. Hill’s headquarters, which were actually located behind Seminary Ridge. 12-pounder bronze Confederate cannon cemented into hexagonal granite base w/ muzzle up. Overall height, 10’6″. 2 bronze inscription tablets on E face. Bronze plate w/ “C.S.A.” inscribed, fastened across gun at trunnion.

At Gettysburg

Commander: Lieut. Gen. Ambrose Powell Hill (November 9, 1825 – April 2, 1865), was a Confederate general in the American Civil War. He gained early fame as the commander of “Hill’s Light Division,” becoming one of Stonewall Jackson’s ablest subordinates. He later commanded a corps under Robert E. Lee in the Army of Northern Virginia before his death in battle just prior to the end of the war. More about this officer.

After Action Report: After Action Report of Lieut. Gen. A.P. Hill (will open a pop up window).

Hill’s Corps, ANV at Gettysburg