The 6th Corps, 3rd Division, 2nd Brigade was also known as Eustis’ Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Newton’s Division in the Sixth Corps, Army of the Potomac.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1912.

What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth sea-green granite. Plaque: Bronze.

What size is it? 36′ by 36′ base. Weight: 300 Pounds. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches.

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 sea-green granite pedestal with a square base. Base tapers to a smaller dimension at the tablet. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of the unit.

What does it honor? One of 74 Union brigade monuments erected at Gettysburg by the United States War Department to describe the movements and itinerary of each Union brigade of the Army of the Potomac. The monuments were designed by E.B. Cope. Many of the inscription tablets were made of bronze melted down from Civil War cannons.

How is it inscribed? The monument reads,

ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
SIXTH CORPS THIRD DIVISION
SECOND BRIGADE
Col. Henry L. Eustis
7th 10th 37th Massachusetts
2D Rhode Island Infantry

July 2. Arrived about 2 P. M. from Manchester Md. and late in the day moved to the northeast slope of Little Round Top and held in reserve. Bivouacked for the night with First Brigade in the rear.

July 3. Moved to the right centre and reported to Major Gen. J. Newton and was held in reserve during the battle. Not engaged but subject to artillery fire.

Casualties Killed 3 Men Wounded 2 Officers 39 Men Captured or Missing 25 Men Total 69

When was this photograph taken? February 6, 2009.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on East side of Sedgwick Avenue near its south end, north of Little Round Top.

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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Commander: Colonel Henry Lawrence Eustis (February 1, 1819 – January 11, 1885) was a civil engineer, college professor, and soldier who served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? Oct. 12, 1886.

What is it made out of? Monument: granite with bronze adornment; Base: granite.

What size is it? Monument: approx. H. 9 ft. 4 in. x 5 ft. x 5 ft.; Bronze adornment: approx. W. 2 ft. x D. 2 ft.

Who made it? Smith Granite Company, fabricator.

What does it depict? Granite monument topped by bronze infantry accouterments, including drum and wreath. Monument is a smooth granite shaft, 2.10 foot square that is topped with a bronze sculpture of infantry accouterments and set on a rough hewn 4.6 foot square base. Overall height is 9.4 foot. An inscription and carved state seal is located on the west face.

What does it honor? The monument marks the location of the regiment in the second line of the brigade on the night of July 2, 1863.

How is it inscribed? 2ND R. I./VOLUNTEERS

When was this photograph taken? April 15, 2011.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, on Sedgwick Avenue, north of Wheatfield Road, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325.

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.

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The 2nd Rhode Island Infantry served as a member of Eustis’ Brigade in Newton’s Division of the Sixth Corps, Army of the Potomac. A Fighting 300 Regiment.

Commander: Col. Horatio Rogers, Jr. (1836-1904). Lawyer in Providence. Post-war member of state legislature and state attorney general.

Number Engaged: 409

Casualties: 1 killed, 5 wounded, 1 missing

After Action Report: After Action Report of Col. Horatio Rogers (will open a pop up window).

General Information

Raised: At large.

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

Organized at Providence June, 1861. Left State for Washington, D.C., June 19. Attached to Burnside’s Brigade, Hunter’s Division, McDowell’s Army of Northeast Virginia, to August, 1861. Couch’s Brigade, Division of the Potomac, to October, 1861. Couch’s Brigade, Buell’s Division, Army Potomac, to March, 1862. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 4th Army Corps, Army Potomac, to September, 1862. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 6th Army Corps, Army Potomac, to October, 1862. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 6th Army Corps, to March, 1864. 4th Brigade, 2nd Division, 6th Army Corps, to July, 1864. 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 6th Army Corps, Army Potomac and Army Shenandoah, Middle Military Division, to December, 1864. 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 6th Army Corps, Army Potomac, to July, 1865.

SERVICE.–At Camp Sprague, Washington, D. C., till July 16, 1861. Advance on Manassas, Va., July 16-21. Battle of Bull Run July 21. At Camp Sprague and Brightwood, Defences of Washington, till March, 1862. March to Prospect Hill, Va., March 11-15. Embarked at Alexandria, Va., for the Peninsula March 26. Siege of Yorktown April 5-May 4. Battle of Williamsburg May 5. Slatersville, New Kent C. H., May 9. Battle of Fair Oaks, Seven Pines, May 31-June 1. Seven days before Richmond June 25-July 1. Oak Grove near Seven Pines June 25. James River Road near Fair Oaks June 29. White Oak Swamp June 30. Malvern Hill July 1. At Harrison’s Landing till August 15. Reconnoissance to Turkey Island August 5-6, and to Haxall’s Landing August 8-11. Movement to Alexandria August 15-September 1, thence march into Maryland September 3-18. At Downsville September 23-October 20. Movement to Stafford C. H., Va., October 20-November 18, and to Belle Plains December 5. Battle of Fredericksburg December 12-15. “Mud March” January 20-24, 1863. Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6. Operations about Franklin’s Crossing April 29-May 2. Maryes Heights, Fredericksburg, May 3. Salem Heights May 3-4. Banks’ Ford May 4. Deep Run Ravine or Franklin’s Crossing June 5-13. Battle of Gettysburg, Pa., July 2-4. Funkstown, Md., July 10-13. At Warrenton, Va., till September. 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 till May, 1864. Rapidan Campaign May-June. Battles of the Wilderness May 5-7; Spottsylvania May 8-12; Spottsylvania C. H. May 12-21. Assault on the Salient 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. Old members left front for muster out June 11. Mustered out June 17, 1864. Before Petersburg June 17-18. Jerusalem Plank Road June 22-23. Siege of Petersburg till July 9. Moved to Washington, D.C., July 9-11. Repulse of Early’s attack on Washington July 11-12. Sheridan’s Shenandoah Valley Campaign August to December. Battle of Opequan, Winchester, September 19. Garrison duty at Winchester September 22-December 1. Moved to Petersburg, Va., December 2-6. Siege of Petersburg December, 1864, to April, 1865. Dabney’s Mills, Hatcher’s Run, February 5-7, 1865. Fort Fisher, Petersburg, March 25. Appomattox Campaign March 28-April 9. Assault on and fall of Petersburg April 2. Pursuit of Lee April 3-9. Expedition to Danville April 23-27. Moved to Washington via Richmond May 20-June 7. Corps Review June 8. Mustered out July 13, 1865. Regiment lost during service 9 Officers and 111 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 2 Officers and 74 Enlisted men by disease. Total 196.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? Installed June 1885. Dedicated Oct. 6, 1886.

What is it made out of? Granite.

What size is it? Approx. 5 x 4 x 3 ft.

Who made it? Unknown, sculptor.

What does it depict? Granite monument with slanted top featuring relief of crossed muskets, non-commissioned officer’s sword, kepi, and VI Corps Greek cross, with two flank markers. Monument is a 4×3 foot granite shaft with a slant face set on a 5×4 foot base. The face has raised letters, sculptured relief of crossed muskets, non-commissioned officer’s sword, kepi and Sixth Corps Greek Cross. Flanking markers have a double slant tops, 1.6×8 foot.

What does it honor? The monument marks reserve line held by the regiment from the evening of July 2nd until pursuit of Lee’s army on July 5, 1863. The monument was erected by Regimental Association and State of Massachusetts. The regiment was positioned approximately 100 yards behind the monument.

How is it inscribed? 7TH MASS. INF’Y/2D BRIG. 3D DIV./6TH ARMY CORPS

When was this photograph taken? April 15, 2011.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, South Sedgwick Avenue, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325.

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.

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The 7th Massachusetts Infantry served as a member of Shaler’s Brigade in Newton’s Division of the Sixth Corps, Army of the Potomac.

Commander: Lt. Col. Franklin P. Harlow (1827-1905). Mechanic from South Abington. Wounded at Chancellorsville.

Number Engaged: 369

Casualties: 6 wounded

General Information

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

Organized at Taunton and mustered in June 15, 1861. Ordered to Washington, D.C., July 14-15, and camp at Kalorama Heights until August 6. Attached to Couch’s Brigade, Division of the Potomac, to October, 1861. Couch’s Brigade, Buell’s (Keyes’) Division, Army of the Potomac, to March, 1862. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 4th Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to September, 1862. 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, 6th Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to October, 1862. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 6th Army Corps, to January, 1864. 4th Brigade, 2nd Division, 6th Army Corps, to July, 1864.

SERVICE.–At Camp Brightwood, Defences of Washington, D.C., until March 11, 1862. March to Prospect Hills, Va., March 11-15. Embarked at Alexandria for the Peninsula March 25. Siege of Yorktown April 5-May 4. Battle of Williamsburg May 5. Bottom’s Bridge May 19-21. Reconnoissance toward Richmond May 23. Battle of Fair Oaks, Seven Pines, May 31-June 1. Seven days before Richmond June 25-July 1. Oak Grove, near Seven Pines, June 25. James River Road, near Fair Oaks, June 29. Malvern Hill July 1. At Harrison’s Landing until August 16. Reconnoissance to Turkey Island August 5-6, and to Haxall’s Station August 8-11. Movement to Alexandria August 16-September 1; thence march into Maryland September 3-18. Battle of Antietam September 18. At Downsville September 23-October 20. Movement to Stafford C. H. October 20-November 19, and to Belle Plains December 5. Battle of Fredericksburg December 12-15. “Mud March” January 20-24, 1863. Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6. Operations at Franklin’s Crossing April 29-May 2. Maryes Heights, Fredericksburg, May 3. Salem Heights May 3-4. Banks’ Ford May 4. Deep Run Ravine June 5-13. Battle of Gettysburg, Pa., July 2-4. Pursuit of Lee July 5-23. At Warrenton, Va., until September 15. Bristoe Campaign October 9-22. Advance to the Rappahannock November 7-8. Rappahannock Station November 7. Mine Run Campaign November 26-December 2, Duty at Brandy Station until May, 1864. Rapidan Campaign May-June. Battles of the Wilderness May 5-7. Spottsylvania May 8-12. Spottsylvania C. H. May 12-21. “Bloody Angle” May 12. North Anna River May 23-26. Line of the Pamunkey May 26-28. Totopotomoy May 28-31. Cold Harbor June 1-12. March to James River June 12-14. Moved to Taunton, Mass., June 16-20, and there mustered out July, 1864, expiration of term. Regiment lost during service 4 Officers and 76 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 2 Officers and 72 Enlisted men by disease. Total 154.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? 1886.

What is it made out of? Monument: granite; Base: stone.

What size is it? Overall: approx. 9 ft. 14 in. x 4 ft. x 4 ft.

Who made it? Milles and Luce, fabricator.

What does it depict? Granite monument in form of a tree trunk with carved knapsack, standard, two muskets and VI Corps insignia on a scroll. The monument stands on a two tiered base atop boulder. Monument is a 2.2 foot square granite shaft in the form of a tree trunk with carved knapsack, standard, two muskets, and VI Corps insignia on a scroll set on a four foot square base that rests on a boulder. There are raised letters on the base. Flanking markers are gable topped, 1.6×8 foot.

What does it honor? Dedicated October 6, 1886, it marks the line taken by the 37th Infantry unit after its arrival on July 2, 1863 until July 5, 1863, when it was involved in the pursuit of Lee’s Confederate army. The monument stands approximately 100 yards in front of where the line of battle was.

How is it inscribed? (On base tier:) 37TH MASS. (On base tier:) 3RD DIV. (On base tier:) JULY 2ND 1863 (On base tier:) 2ND BRIG

When was this photograph taken? February 6, 2009.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Sedgwick Avenue, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on the east side of south Sedgwick 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. Along with a number of other Gettysburg monuments in the southern area of the battlefield, this piece was vandalized on March 4, 1913.

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The 37th Massachusetts Infantry served as a member of Shaler’s Brigade in Newton’s Division of the Sixth Corps, Army of the Potomac. A Fighting 300 Regiment.

Commander: Col. Oliver Edwards (1835-1904)

Number Engaged: 593

Casualties: 2 killed, 26 wounded, 19 missing

Soldiers Buried in the Massachusetts Plot of the Gettysburg National Cemetery:

• Pvt. Enos Besoncon, Company B, C-34
• Pvt. Elihu Colville, Company F, E-35
• Pvt. James Crampton, Company K, E-15
• Pvt. Charles Gurney, Company E, C-33
• Pvt. James H. Perkins, Company E, E-28

General Information

Raised: Berkshire, Hampden, and Hampshire counties.

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

Organized at Pittsfield August 30, 1862. Left State for Washington, D.C., September 7. Attached to 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 6th Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to March, 1864. 4th Brigade, 2nd Division, 6th Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to July, 1864. 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 6th Army Corps, Army of the Shenandoah, and Army of the Potomac, to June, 1865.

SERVICE.–At Downsville, Md., until October 20. Movement to Stafford C. H., Va., October 20-November 19, and to Belle Plains December 5. Battle of Fredericksburg, Va., December 12-15. “Mud March” January 20-24, 1863. Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6. Operations at Franklin’s Crossing April 29-May 2. Maryes Heights, Fredericksburg, May 3. Salem Heights May 3-4. Banks’ Ford May 4. Battle of Gettysburg, Pa., July 2-4. Detached for duty at New York and duty at Fort Hamilton, N.Y. Harbor, July 30 to October 17. Rejoined army at Chantilly, Va., October 17. Advance to line of the Rappahannock November 7-8. Rappahannock Station November 7. Mine Run Campaign November 26-December 2. At Brandy Station until April, 1864. Rapidan Campaign May-June. Battles of the Wilderness May 5-7; Spottsylvania May 8-12; Spottsylvania C. H. May 12-21. Assault on the Salient May 12. North Anna River May 23-26. Line of the Pamunkey May 26-28. Totopotomoy May 28-31. Cold Harbor June 1-12. Before Petersburg June 16-18. Siege of Petersburg to July 9. Jerusalem Plank Road June 22-23. Moved to Washington, D.C., July 9-11. Repulse of Early’s attack on Fort Stevens and the Northern Defences of Washington July 11-12. Sheridan’s Shenandoah Valley Campaign August to December. Near Charlestown August 21-22. Battle of Opequan, Winchester, September 19. Provost duty at Winchester until December 13. Moved to Petersburg, Va., December 13-16. Siege of Petersburg December 16, 1864, to April 2, 1865. Appomattox Campaign March 28-April 9. Assault on and fall of Petersburg April 2. Pursuit of Lee April 3-9. Appomattox C. H. April 9. Surrender of Lee and his army. Moved to Danville, Va., April 23-27. Moved to Wilson’s Station May 3; thence march to Washington, D.C., May 18-June 2. Corps Review June 8. Moved to Readville, Mass., June 22-23. Mustered out June 30, 1865. Regiment lost during service 4 Officers and 165 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 92 Enlisted men by disease. Total 261.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? Oct. 6, 1885.

What is it made out of? Monument: granite with bronze adornment; Base: granite.

What size is it? Overall: approx. 8 ft. 4 in. x 5 ft. x 5 ft.

Who made it? Mosman, Melzar Hunt, 1845-1926, sculptor. Newell, J. K., designer. Chester Granite Co., fabricator.

What does it depict? Overall height is 8.4 foot. Monument: granite with bronze adornment; Base: granite. Granite monument topped by bronze sculpture of three heroic-size muskets, drum, knapsack, cartridge box, and canteen. The monument was designed by Captain J. K. Newell, Co. I. The bronze sculpture was done by Melzar H. Mosman. Flanking markers are gable-topped, 1.6×8 foot.

What does it honor? The monument marks the position occupied by the 10th Massachusetts Infantry on July 3, 1863.

When was this photograph taken? April 15, 2011.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, South Sedgwick Avenue, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on east side of South Sedgwick Avenue near equestrian statue of General Sedgwick.

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.

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The 10th Massachusetts Infantry served as a member of Eustis’ Brigade in Newton’s Division of the Sixth Corps, Army of the Potomac. A Fighting 300 Regiment.

Commander: Lt. Col. Joseph B. Parsons (1828-1906)

Number Engaged: 416

Casualties: 4 wounded, 5 missing

General Information

Raised: Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden counties.

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

Organized at Springfield June 21, 1861. Moved to Washington, D.C., July 25-28. Attached to Couch’s Brigade, Division of the Potomac, to October, 1861. Couch’s Brigade, Buell’s (Keyes’) Division, Army of the Potomac, to March, 1862. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 4th Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to September, 1862. 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, 6th Army Corps, to October, 1862. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 6th Army Corps, to January, 1864. 4th Brigade, 2nd Division, 6th Army Corps, to July, 1864.

SERVICE.–Duty at Kalorama Heights and Camp Brightwood, Defenses of Washington, D.C., until March, 1862. March to Prospect Hill, Va., March 11-15. Embarked at Alexandria for the Peninsula, Virginia, March 25. Siege of Yorktown April 5-May 4. Battle of Fair Oaks, Seven Pines, May 31-June 1. Seven days before Richmond June 25-July 1. Oak Grove, near Seven Pines, June 25. White Oak Swamp June 30. Malvern Hill July 1. At Harrison’s Landing until August 16. Reconnaissance to Turkey Island August 5-6, and to Haxall’s Landing August 8-11. Movement to Alexandria August 16-September 1, thence march into Maryland September 3-18. Battle of Antietam September 18. At Downsville September 18-October 20. Movement to Stafford C. H. October 20-November 18, and to Belle Plains December 5. Battle of Fredericksburg, Va., December 12-15. “Mud March” January 20-24, 1863. Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6. Operations at Franklin’s Crossing April 29-May 2. Maryes Heights, Fredericksburg, May 3. Salem Heights May 3-4. Banks’ Ford May 4. Franklin’s Crossing June 6-7. Battle of Gettysburg, Pa., July 2-4. Bristoe Campaign October 9-22. Rappahannock Station November 7. Mine Run Campaign November 26-December 2. At Brandy Station until May 1, 1864. Reconnaissance to Madison C. H. February 27-March 2. Rapidan Campaign May-June. Battles of the Wilderness May 5-7. Spottsylvania May 8-12. Spottsylvania C. H. May 12-21. Assault on the Salient at Spottsylvania C. H. May 12. North Anna River May 23-26. Line of the Pamunkey June 26-28. Totopotomoy May 28-31. Cold Harbor June 1-12. Before Petersburg June 17-19. Ordered home for muster out June 19. Mustered out July 6, 1864. Regiment lost during service 10 Officers and 124 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 1 Officer and 55 Enlisted men by disease. Total 190.