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Louisiana Guard Artillery (Green’s)

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 …

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Courtney (Virginia) Artillery (Tanner’s)

Courtney (Virginia) Artillery (Tanner’s) This battery served as a member of Jones’s Battalion Photographed: May 30, 2009. Location: Jones Battalion Avenue, .5 miles north of Rock Creek. Located in grassed area of loop, Jones Battalion Avenue. Commander: Capt. William A. Tanner 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 TANNER’S BATTERY COURTNEY (VIRGINIA) ARTILLERY Four 3 Inch Rifles July 1. Arrived on the field with Early’s Division. Moved into battery on north side of Rock Creek. Opened an effective fire on Union infantry on south side of the …

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Staunton (Virginia) Artillery (Garber’s)

Staunton (Virginia) Artillery (Garber’s) This battery served as a member of Jones’s Battalion Photographed: May 30, 2009. Location: Jones Battalion Avenue, .5 miles north of Rock Creek. Located south side of Jones Battalion Avenue. Commander: Capt. Asher W. Garber. 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 ARTILLERY BATTALION GARBER’S BATTERY STAUNTON (VIRGINIA) ARTILLERY Four Napoleons July 1. Reached the field with Early’s Division and immediately went into battery near this position. Fired with effect on Howard’s 11th Corps and on infantry retiring from Seminary Ridge. Ceased firing as the …

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Charlottesville (Virginia) Artillery (Carrington’s)

Charlottesville (Virginia) Artillery (Carrington’s) This battery served as a member of Jones’s Battalion Photographed: May 30, 2009. Location: Jones Battalion Avenue, .5 miles north of Rock Creek. Located north side of Jones Battalion Avenue. Commander: Capt. James McD. Carrington. 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 CARRINGTON’S BATTERY CHARLOTTESVILLE (VIRGINIA) ARTILLERY Four Napoleons July 1. Arrived on the field with Early’s Division in the afternoon. Was ordered to cross Rock Creek and move in rear of Gordon’s Brigade then advancing. Went into battery on a street in …

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

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? …

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