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Headquarters Lieutenant General Richard Ewell

Jenny — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:47:10 +0000

Monument Title: Headquarters of Lieutenant General Richard Ewell

When was it dedicated? Completed 1920-1921.

What is it made out of? Consists of bronze cannon mounted on a granite base.

Who made it? Erected by the Gettysburg National Parks Commission. Designed by Emmor B. Cope of the War Department.

What does it depict? One of four Civil War CSA Headquarter Markers in the Park. 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

What does it honor? Denotes the location of the headquarters of the Army of Northern Virginia’s Second Corps.

How is it inscribed? The monument reads as follows:

Army of Northern Virginia
2nd Corps Headquarters
Lieut. General
Richard S. Ewell
———
Divisions
Major Genl. Jubal A. Early
Major Genl. Edward Johnson
Major Genl. R.E. Rodes
July 1,2,3,4,5, 1863

When was this photograph taken? September 29, 2011.

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

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

Nelson’s Battalion, Artillery Reserve, Ewell’s Corps

Jenny — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:58:56 +0000

Nelson’s Battalion served as a member of the Artillery Reserve 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? 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
EWELL’S CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE
NELSON’S BATTALION
Kirkpatrick’s Massie’s and Milledge’s Batteries

One 10 Pounder Parrott Four 3 Inch Rifles Six Napoleons

July 1 The Battalion arrived on the field too late to participate in the engagement of the day. Was ordered to report to the Chief of Artillery Rodes’ Division.

July 2. Took position on Seminary Ridge 1/4 mile north of Chambersburg Pike. About 11 A. M. moved to the rear of Pennsylvania College and remained until night when the Battalion returned to the position of the morning.

July 3. Ordered to the extreme left of the Confederate line to find a position to withdraw the fire from the Confederate infantry. Opened about 12 M. firing 20 to 25 rounds. At midnight moved with Johnson’s Division to Seminary Ridge.

July 4. Was ordered to take position on the ridge west of town. At night took up the line of march to Hagerstown.

Ammunition expended 48 rounds. Casualties not reported.

When was this photograph taken? December 8, 2011.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Benner’s Hill, north of the Hanover Road.

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.

Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views

At Gettysburg

Commander: Lieutenant Colonel William Nelson (December 14, 1808-April 17, 1892). Member of state legislature from Hanover County.

After Action Report: After Action Report of Lieut. Col. William Nelson (will open a pop up window).

Battery Tablets

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

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)

Georgia at Gettysburg

INFANTRY – 2nd Infantry – 2nd Battalion – 3rd Infantry – 3rd Sharpshooters – 4th Infantry – 7th Infantry – 8th Infantry – 9th Infantry – 10th Infantry – 11th Infantry – 12th Infantry – 13th Infantry – 14th Infantry – 15th Infantry – 16th Infantry – 17th Infantry – 18th Infantry – 20th Infantry – 21st Infantry – 22nd Infantry – 24th Infantry – 26th Infantry – 31st Infantry – 35th Infantry – 38th Infantry – 44th Infantry – 45th Infantry – 48th Infantry – 49th Infantry – 50th Infantry – 51st Infantry – 53rd Infantry – 59th Infantry – 60th Infantry – 61st Infantry – Cobb’s Legion – Phillips Legion :: CAVALRY – Cobb’s Legion – Phillips Legion :: ARTILLERY – Milledge – Pulaski – Sumter (Co. A, B, and C) – Troup

Latimer’s Battalion, Johnson’s Division, Ewell’s Corps

Jenny — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:03:55 +0000

Latimer’s Battalion served as a member of Johnson’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
EWELL’S CORPS JOHNSON’S DIVISION
LATIMER’S BATTALION
Brown’s Carpenter’s Dement’s Raine’s Batteries

Two 20 Pounder Parrotts Five 10 Pounder Parrotts
Three 3 Inch Rifles Six Napoleons

July 1. After dark crossed Rock Creek and encamped on this ridge.

July 2. At 4 P. M. the Battalion except the 20 pounder Parrotts took position here and was engaged more than two hours in a heavy cannonade with the Union artillery on Cemetery Hill Steven’s Knoll and Culp’s Hill. Ammunition exhausted and losses severe the guns were withdrawn except four to cover the advance of Johnson’s infantry against Culp’s Hill. In the renewed firing Major S. W. Latimer was mortally wounded. In the cannonading the 20 pounder Parrotts in position half a mile north took an active part.

July 3. The 20 pounder Parrotts took part in the great cannonade while the other batteries were in reserve.

July 4. The Battalion withdrew and began the march to Hagerstown.

Losses Killed 10 Wounded 40 Horses killed 30.

When was this photograph taken? December 8, 2011.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on Benner’s Hill, south of Hanover Road.

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.

Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views

At Gettysburg

Commander: Major Joseph White Latimer (August 27, 1843 – August 1, 1863), “The Boy Major,” was a promising young officer in the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia’s artillery branch during the American Civil War. He was mortally wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg.

After Action Report: After Action Report of Lieut. Col. R. Snowden Andrews (will open a pop up window).

Battery Tablets

Ewell’s Corps, ANV at Gettysburg

Maryland at Gettysburg

1st Infantry (Eastern Shore) :: 1st Infantry (Potomac Home) :: 3rd Infantry :: 1st Cavalry :: Purnell Legion :: Artillery A

Virginia at Gettysburg

Cavalry Corps, 2nd Division

Jenny — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:35:18 +0000

Gregg’s Division served as a member of the Cavalry Corps in the Army of the Potomac. The division is honored by a monument and a secondary plaque.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910.

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

What size is it? Seven foot tall monolith.

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

What does it depict? Monuments are rough-hewn monoliths, 4’2?x2?x7?H, consisting of Winnsboro, South Carolina granite. Bronze inscription tablet, 3’8?x3’6-3/4?, is affixed to the polished face of the monolith. Corps insignia, a bronze Maltese Cross, is excised & polished at top of tablet. Polished, excised Crossed Sabers Corps insignia centered above tablet, severely discolored from pollution deposits.

What does it honor? One of 22 Union division monuments that describe the movements and itinerary of each division of the Army of the Potomac. Designed by E. B. Cope.

How is it inscribed? The monument reads,

ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
CAVALRY CORPS
SECOND DIVISION
Brig. General David McM. Gregg

First Brigade Col. John B. McIntosh
Second Brigade Col. Pennock Huey
Third Brigade Col. J. Irvin Gregg

July 2. Gen. Gregg with two Brigades left Hanover and took position about noon at the junction of the Hanover Road with the Low Dutch Road First Brigade on the right Third on the left connecting with the infantry pickets (the Second Brigade having been sent to Westminster). Took and held Brinkerhoff Ridge after a sharp skirmish with the 2D Virginia Infantry About 10 P. M. the two Brigades withdrew and bivouacked for the night on the Baltimore Pike a mile East of Rock Creek Bridge.

July 3. Took position with the right on Hanover Road. The Second Brigade Third Cavalry Division on the right. Gen. Custer having received an order from Gen. Pleasonton to rejoin his Division was relieved about 2 P. M. by the First Brigade. A large force of Confederate Cavalry under Gen. Stuart screened from view by woods having been discovered Gen. Gregg ordered Custer to remain in support of McIntosh until Confederate Cavalry could be driven back. Custer and McIntosh and the Batteries of Randol and Pennington were soon hotly engaged with the Confederate Cavalry and Artillery. About 3 P. M. Stuart made a charge with his reserves under Hampton and Fitzhugh Lee which was repulsed.This closed operations on the field.

Casualties Killed 6 Men Wounded 7 Officers 31 Men Captured or Missing 1 Officer 11 Men Total 56

When was this photograph taken? June 15, 2012.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located south side of Gregg Avenue, East Cavalry Field.

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.

Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views

Secondary Monuments and Markers

Monument Title: Iron Tablet

Photographed: September 19, 2009.

Location: Located at junction of Hanover Road and Hoffman Road. This monument is marked on the map above by a RED pushpin.

Description: Placed 1900-1901. Marks approximate center of division as it contested part of “stonewall” Brigade during afternoon of July 2. Painted aluminum tablet, 2’6″x1’7″. All 3’6″ H. It reads as follows,

Units of the Union Second Cavalry Division, commanded by Brig. Gen. D.M. Gregg, were engaged here with a portion of the Confederate “Stonewall” Brigade, Johnston’s Division, from about 6 to 10 p.m. on July 2, 1863. The 3rd Pennsylvania Cavalry occupied the ground to the right, the 1st New Jersey Cavalry and Company A, Purnell (Maryland) Legion to the left, the 10th New York Cavalry and a section of Battery H, 3rd Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery were in support.

On July 3, the 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry of Gregg’s Division was formed here in a skirmish line which connected on the left with infantry units on Wolf’s Hill and on the right with Brig. Gen. George Custer’s Cavalry Brigade.

At Gettysburg

Commander: Brig. Gen. David McMurtrie Gregg (April 10, 1833–August 7, 1916) was a farmer, diplomat, and a Union cavalry General in the American Civil War. More about this officer.

After Action Report: After Action Report of Brig. Gen. David McM. Gregg (will open a pop up window).

Cavalry Corps, AOP at Gettysburg

Cavalry Corps – 1st Artillery Brigade – 2nd Artillery Brigade – First Division – First Brigade – Second Brigade – Third Brigade – Second Division – First Brigade – Second Brigade – Third Brigade – Third Division – First Brigade – Second Brigade

10th New York Cavalry

Jenny — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:35:34 +0000

The Tenth New York Cavalry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? Oct. 9, 1888.

What is it made out of? Monument: Quincy granite with bronze relief; Horse: bronze; Base: granite with bronze relief.

What size is it? Sculpture: approx. H. 12 ft.; Base: approx. W. 6 ft. x D. 4 ft. 6 in.

Who made it? Monument: Quincy granite with bronze relief; Horse: bronze; Base: granite with bronze relief.

What does it depict? A granite head of a horse atop a pedestal and rough-hewn base. The pedestal is smooth in the front, and rough-hewn on the remaining sides. Reliefs of the cavalry insignia are affixed the front of the base and on the upper rear of the pedestal. There is a relief of the New York State Seal on the upper front of the pedestal. This work stands in the yard of a private home. Monument is a two-part granite shaft of which the first part is rough cut with a bronze medallion obverse and the second part is rough cut with a smooth front face with an excised inscription and bronze medallion. A bronze horse’s head tops it. Base is 6×4.6 foot. The bronze work was designed and sculptured by Casper Buberl.

What does it honor? The monument marks the location on Brinkerhoff’s Ridge where dismounted members of the 10th New York Cavalry fought the 2nd Virginia Infantry in the late afternoon of July 2, 1863, suffering nine casualties.

How is it inscribed? 10TH NEW YORK/CAVALRY/3RD BRIG 2ND DIV/CAVALRY CORPS/JULY 2ND 1863 3 TO 8 P.M.

When was this photograph taken? November 15, 2009.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, North side of Hanover Road, east of U.S. 15 interchange, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325.

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

Has this monument been moved or changed? A dry laid stone retaining facing was erected by the CCC in 1937 on the embankment below the monument after the highway was regraded by the state in the late 1930s.

Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views

At Gettysburg

The 10th New York Cavalry was also known as Porter Guard. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Gregg’s Brigade in Gregg’s Division of the Cavalry Corps, Army of the Potomac. A Fighting 300 Regiment.

Commander: Maj. Matthew H. Avery (1835-1881). Engaged in book and stationary business in Syracuse. Wounded December 1, 1864. Post-war pioneer in oil business.

Number Engaged: 392

Casualties: 2 killed, 4 wounded, 3 missing

Soldiers Buried in the New York Plot of the Gettysburg National Cemetery:

Pvt. Philip Bentzel, Company E, A-94

After Action Report: After Action Report of Maj. M. Henry Avery (will open a pop up window).

General Information

Raised: counties of Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Fulton, Erie, and Onondaga

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

Organized at Elmira, N. Y., September 27, 1861. Moved to Gettysburg, Pa., December 24, and duty there until March, 1862. Duty at Havre de Grace and Baltimore, Md.. Middle Department and in the Defenses of Washington, D.C., until August, 1862 Attached to Bayard’s Cavalry Brigade, Army of Virginia. August-September, 1862. Bayard’s Brigade, Cavalry Division, Army of the Potomac, to January, 1863. 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, Cavalry Corps, Army of the Potomac, to June, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, Cavalry Corps, June, 1863. 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, Cavalry Corps, to August, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, Cavalry Corps, to May, 1864. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, Cavalry Corps, to June, 1865.

SERVICE.–Sulphur Springs, Va., August 27, 1862. Near Frying Pan August 27. Reconnaissance to Dranesville, Herndon Station and Frying Pan August 31. Near Centreville September 3. Reconnaissance to Leesburg October 16-17. Aldie and Mountsville October 31. Rappahannock Station November 1. New Baltimore November 4. Rappahannock Station November 7, 8 and 9. United States Ford November 16 (Co. “H”). Battle of Fredericksburg December 12-15. Occoquan, Dumfries, December 19. “Mud March” January 20-24, 1863. Hartwood Church February 25. Rappahannock Railroad Bridge April 14. Stoneman’s Raid toward Richmond April 27-May 8. Kelly’s Ford April 30. Rapidan Station May 1. Louisa Court House May 2, South Anna Bridge May 3. Ashland Church May 4. Thompson’s Cross Roads May 4. Brandy Station and Beverly Ford June 9. Aldie June 17. Middleburg June 18, 19 and 20. Upperville June 21. Aldie June 22. Gettysburg, Pa., July 1-3. Fairfield, Pa., July 5. Hagerstown, Md., July 11. Boonsboro July 11-12. Near Harper’s Ferry July 14. Shephardstown July 14 and 16. Halltown July 15. Near Amissville August 4. Little Washington August 5. Advance from the Rappahannock to the Rapidan September 13-17. Culpeper Court House September 13. Bristoe Campaign October 9-22. Near Warrenton October 11. Warrenton or White Sulphur Springs October 12-13. Auburn and St. Stephen’s Church October 14. Catlett’s Station October 15-16. Rappahannock Station October 24. Philomont November 1. Advance to line of the Rappahannock November 7-8. Mine Run Campaign November 26-December 2. New Hope Church November 27. Parker’s Store November 29. Expedition to Luray December 21-23. Rapidan Campaign May-June, 1864. Near Chancellorsville May 4. Todd’s Tavern May 5-6. Wilderness May 6-7. Todd’s Tavern May 7-8. Spottsylvania May 8. Sheridan’s Raid to the James River May 9-24. North Anna River May 9-10. Ground Squirrel Church and Yellow Tavern May 11. Glen Allen May 11. Fortifications of Richmond May 12. Jones Bridge May 17. Haxall’s Landing May 18. On line of the Pamunkey May 26-28. Totopotomoy May 28-31. Hanovertown and Haw’s Shop May 28. Old Church Tavern May 30. Cold Harbor May 31-June 1. Barker’s and Gaines Mills June 2. Bottom’s Bridge June 3. Sheridan’s Trevillian Raid June 7-24. Trevillian Station June 11-12. Malvern Hill June 16. Kings and Queens Court House June 18. White House or St. Peter’s Church and Black Creek or Tunstall Station June 21. Samaria Church June 24. Before Petersburg June 26, 1864, to April 2, 1865, Ream’s Station June 30, 1864. Light House Point July 1. Gaines Hill July 2. Prince George Court House July 10 and 16. Lee’s Mills July 12. Deep Bottom July 27-28. Malvern Hill July 28. Lee’s Mills July 30. Demonstration north of the James August 13-20. Gravel Hill August 14. Strawberry Plains August 14-18. Weldon Railroad August 19-21. Dinwiddie Road, near Ream’s Station, August 23. Ream’s Station August 25. Arthur’s Swamp August 29-30. Yellow Tavern September 2. Stony Creek Station September 16. Belcher’s Mills September 17. Poplar Springs Church, Peeble’s Farm, September 29-October 2. Vaughan Road September 30-October 1. Duncan Road October 1. Boydton Plank Road, Hatcher’s Run, October 27-28. Near Prince George Court House November 2. Reconnaissance to Stony Creek November 7. Blackwater Creek November 18. Stony Creek December 1. Hicksford Raid December 6-12. Bellefield December 9-10. Jarrett’s Station December 10. Dabney’s Mills, Hatcher’s Run, February 5-7, 1865. Appomattox Campaign March 28- April 9. Dinwiddie Court House March 30-31. Five Forks April 1. Fall of Petersburg April 2. Payne’s Cross Roads and Amelia Springs April 5. Deatonville Road and Sailor’s Creek April 6. Farmville April 7. Appomattox Station April 8. Appomattox Court House April 9. Surrender of Lee and his army. Expedition to Danville April 23-29. Moved to Washington, D. C, May. Grand Review May 23. Consolidated with 24th New York Cavalry June 17, 1865, to form 1st Regiment Provisional Cavalry. Regiment lost during service 9 Officers and 93 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 1 Officer and 148 Enlisted men by disease. Total 251.

New York at Gettysburg

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3rd Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery

Jenny — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:57:01 +0000

The Third Pennsylvania Artillery, Battery H is honored by a monument and a position marker at Gettysburg.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? Installed Aug.-Sept. 1889. Dedicated Sept. 17, 1891.

What is it made out of? Sculpture: granite with bronze relief; Base: granite.

What size is it? Sculpture: approx. 10 ft. x 6 ft. x 40 in.; Base: approx. 19 in. x 7 ft. 10 in. x 5 ft. 6 in.

Who made it? Beattie & Brooks, sculptor. Bureau Brothers, founder.

What does it depict? Marker with rounded top and sloping plinth stands on rough-hewn base. The top and sides of the marker have rough-hewn surfaces. Recessed onto the front is a bas-relief of a cannon sitting on a rutted road against a split-rail fence. There are trees on the right and in the distance. A State Seal is affixed above the bas-relief and the Corps insignia of crossed swords is on the front face of the plinth. Monument is a three-part granite shaft with a polished face and rough cut on the other three sides, and set on a 7.5×5 foot rough cut base. The shaft has incised inscriptions, a bronze medallion, a corps emblem, and a sculptured bronze bas-relief. Overall height is 10 feet. Flanking markers are one foot square.

What does it honor? It indicates the position held by a section of Battery H on July 2, 1863 when they fired into the moving columns of Ewell’s Corps.

How is it inscribed? 3D PENNSYLVANIA HEAVY ARTILLERY/1ST BRIGADE 2D DIVISION/CAVALRY CORPS/MOUNTED AS A BATTERY OF LIGHT ARTILLERY MAY 6, 1863/SECOND SECTION PARTICIPATED IN THE BATTLE (On right:) TEMPORARILY ATTACHED TO THE 1ST BRIGADE 2D DIVISION/CAVALRY CORPS/FROM JUNE 28 TO JULY 7, 1863

When was this photograph taken? December 9, 2011.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Hanover Road, north side, west of entrance to East Cavalry Field, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on the north side of Hanover Road, west of United States Cavalry Avenue.

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.

Secondary Monuments and Markers

Monument Title: War Department Tablet

Photographed: September 18, 2009.

Location: South Hancock Avenue. Located on west side of Hancock Avenue, south end. This monument is denoted on the map above by a RED pushpin.

Description: Iron War Department tablet. Marks position of Rank’s Cavalry Corps 3rd Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery US Battery on July 3, 1863. Painted inscription tablet, 3’8″x3′. Mounted on fluted post, 4’4″ high. Tablet cast by Calvin Gilbert, founder. Dedicated in 1913.

Inscription: Text is as follows,

ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
CAVALRY CORPS
SECOND DIVISION FIRST BRIGADE
3RD PENNA. HEAVY ARTILLERY
SECTION BATTERY H
Two 3 Inch Rifles
Captain William D. Rank

July 2. Marched with the 2D Cavalry Division and went into position on the Hanover Road 3 miles from Gettysburg.

July 3. In position here in early morning and was engaged in the afternoon assisting in the repulse of Longstreet’s assault.

Loss Missing 1 Man

At Gettysburg

The 3rd Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery served as a member of Tidball’s Brigade in the Cavalry Corps, Army of the Potomac.

Commander: Capt. William D. Rank (1838-1872). Clerk from Philadelphia.

Number Engaged: 52 men and 2 Ordnance Rifles

Casualties: 1 missing

Notable Information: Company H was ordered to duty in the defenses of Baltimore, where, with the exception of being sent to the front to fight in the battle of Gettysburg, it remained during its entire term of service.

General Information

Raised: Lebanon County

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

Organized at Philadelphia by consolidation of Robert’s Battalion Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery, assigned as Companies “C,” “D” and “F”; Segebarth’s Battalion Marine Artillery, assigned as Companies “A,” “B,” “G,” “H,” “K” and “L,” and 1st Battalion Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery, assigned as Company “E.” Two more Companies organized at Philadelphia as Companies “I” and “M.” Regiment organized February 17, 1863, and ordered to Fortress Monroe, Va. Attached to Camp Hamilton, 7th Corps, Dept. of Virginia, to May, 1863. Fortress Monroe, Va., 7th Corps, to July, 1863. Fortress Monroe, Va., Dept. of Virginia and North Carolina, to May, 1864. District of Eastern Virginia to June, 1865. Fortress Monroe, Va., Dept. of Virginia, to November, 1865.

SERVICE.–Duty in the Dept. of Virginia entire term, with Headquarters at Fortress Monroe, Va. Detachments of all Companies but “H” served at times in Graham’s Naval Brigade and participated in several engagements on the James, Chickahominy and Nansemond Rivers. Defense of Suffolk, Va., April 12-May 4, 1863 (Cos. “A,” “B,” “F” and “G”). A Detachment of Company “A” in action at Smithfield, N. C., February 1, 1864, and at siege of Plymouth, N. C., April 17-20, 1864, on Gunboat “Bombshell.” Companies “D,” “E” and “G” in Butler’s operations on south side of James River against Petersburg and Richmond May, 1864, then at various redoubts and forts on the Bermuda Hundred front until May, 1865. Company “F” was in charge of Prison Camp at Camp Hamilton, near Fortress Monroe, September, 1863, to end of war. Company “I” served at Headquarters Army of the James in Appomattox Campaign and was present at Appomattox C. H. April 9, 1865; surrender of Lee and his army. Company “M” served as Siege Artillery, Army James, in siege operations against Petersburg and Richmond May, 1864, to May, 1865. Posted principally on the Bermuda Hundred front. Detachments of Companies “F” and “G” were in attack on and capture of Fort Fisher, N. C., January 15, 1865. Company “H” served detached at Baltimore, Md., entire term; was at Gettysburg, Pa., July 2-3, 1863. Companies “A” and “B” mustered out July 11, 1865; Company “H” July 25, 1865, and Regiment November 9, 1865. Regiment lost during service 19 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 1 Officer and 214 Enlisted men by disease. Total 234.

Pennsylvania at Gettysburg

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1st Maine Cavalry

Jenny — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:06:33 +0000

The First Maine Cavalry is honored by a monument at Gettysburg.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? October 3, 1889.

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

What size is it? Sculpture: approx. H. 10 ft.; Base: approx. 2 ft. x 7 ft. 6 in. x 3 ft.

Who made it? Unknown, sculptor.

What does it depict? Monument consists of a rough-hewn monolith and base with a full-length relief of a uniformed Cavalryman mounting his horse. Monument is a monolithic granite shaft with a polished lower part and a rough cut stone upper part that contains a sculptured granite cavalryman and a horse bas-relief on the front and set on a 7.6×3 foot rough cut base with chamfered smooth cut top. The shaft has an incised inscription below the bas-relief and an incised inscription on the rear. The base has an incised inscription. Overall height is 10 feet.

What does it honor? Monument indicates the approximate position held briefly by the 1st Maine Cavalry on July 3, 1863 as it held the left of the line.

How is it inscribed? THIS MONUMENT COMMEMORATES THE SERVICES OF THE/FIRST MAINE CAVALRY ON THIS BATTLE FIELD JULY 3, 1863./COL. C. H. SMITH COMMANDING/3RD BRIGADE, 2ND DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS.

When was this photograph taken? December 10, 2011.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, North side of Hanover Road near junction to East Cavalry Field, 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.

Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views

At Gettysburg

The 1st Maine Cavalry served as a member of Gregg’s Brigade in Gregg’s Division of the Cavalry Corps, Army of the Potomac. A Fighting 300 Regiment.

Commander: Lt. Col. Charles H. Smith (1827-1902). Teacher in Eastport. Wounded at Saint Mary’s Church where he won the Medal of Honor. Served in post-war regular army; buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

Number Engaged: 438

Casualties: 1 killed, 4 wounded

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

Pvt. Edward Cunningham, Company I, D-10

After Action Report: After Action Report of Col. Charles H. Smith (will open a pop up window).

General Information

Raised: Aroostook, Cumberland, Franklin, Kennebec, Penobscot, Somerset, and York counties.

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

Organized at Augusta and mustered in November 5, 1861. Companies “A,” “D,” “E” and “F” moved to Washington, D.C., March 14-19, 1862; Companies “B,” “I,” “H” and “M” March 19-24, and Companies “C,” “G,” “K” and “L” to Washington March 19-28, 1862. Attached to Miles’ Railroad Brigade, Army of Potomac, to May, 1862 (Cos. “A,” “B,” “E,” “H” and “M”). Hatch’s Cavalry Brigade, Banks’ 5th Army Corps, and Dept. of the Shenandoah, to July, 1862 (Cos. “A,” “B,” “E,” “H” and “M”). Abercrombie’s Brigade, Williams’ Division, Banks’ 5th Army Corps, and Dept. of the Shenandoah, March to May, 1862 (Cos. “C,” “D,” “F,” “G,” “I,” “K” and “L”). Bayard’s Cavalry Brigade, Dept. of the Rappahannock, to July, 1862 (Cos. “C,” “D,” “F,” “G,” “I,” “K” and “L”). Bayard’s Cavalry Brigade, Army of Virginia, to September, 1862. Bayard’s Cavalry Brigade, Cavalry Division, Army of the Potomac, to January, 1863. 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, Cavalry Corps, Army of the Potomac, to June, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, Cavalry Corps, June, 1863. 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, Cavalry Corps, to October, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, Cavalry Corps, to October, 1864. 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, Cavalry Corps, to August, 1865.

SERVICE.–Companies “A,” “B,” “E,” “H” and “M” ordered to Harper’s Ferry, W. Va., March, 1862, and guard duty along Baltimore & Ohio Railroad replace May 19. Moved to Strasburg and operations in the Shenandoah Valley May 15-June 17. Action at Woodstock May 21, Strasburg May 22 (Cos. “H” and “M”), Middletown May 24, Winchester May 25. Retreat to Williamsport May 25-26. Winchester June 3. Milford June 24. Reconnaissance to Front Royal June 29-30. Luray June 30. Rejoin Regiment at Warrenton July 10. Companies “C,” “D,” “F,” “G,” “I,” “K” and “L” moved to Warrenton March, 1862. Reconnaissance to the Rappahannock April 16 (Co. “C”). Reconnaissance to Liberty Church April 16 (Detachment). Reconnaissance to Culpeper Court House May 4-5. Brandy Station May 5. Join McDowell at Manassas Junction May 25. Milford July 2. Winchester July 3. Sperryville July 5. Regiment scouting on the Rappahannock during July. Reconnaissance to James City July 22-24. Slaughter House August 7. Robinson River August 8. Battle of Cedar Mountain August 9. Pope’s Campaign in Northern Virginia August 16-September 2. Stevensburg, Raccoon Ford and Brandy Station August 20. Beverly Ford August 20. Fords of the Rappahannock August 21-23. Rappahannock Station August 24-25. Sulphur Springs August 27. Thoroughfare Gap August 28. Groveton August 29. Bull Run August 30. Mountsville, Centerville, Chantilly and Germantown August 31. Chantilly September 1. Frederick, Md., September 7 and 12. South Mountain September 14. Antietam September 16-17. At Frederick, Md., replace November 2. Manassas Junction October 24. Middleburg October 30. Aldie October 31. Salem, New Baltimore and near Warrenton November 4. Rappahannock Station November 7-9. Battle of Fredericksburg December 12-15. Dumfries December 28. “Mud March” January 20-24, 1863, Rappahannock Bridge April 14. Stoneman’s Raid April 29-May 8. Kelly’s Ford April 29. Louisa Court House May 1-2. South Anna Bridge near Ashland May 3. Bealton May 10. Operations on Northern Neck May 20-26 (Detachment). Brandy Station and Beverly Ford June 9. Aldie June 17. Middleburg June 18-19. Upperville June 21. Hanover, Pa., June 30. Battle of Gettysburg, Pa., July 1-3. Steven’s Furnace July 5. Hagerstown July 11. Funkstown, Md., July 12. Shephardstown and near Harper’s Ferry July 14. Halltown and Charlestown July 15. Shephardstown July 16. Little Washington August 5. Beverly Ford August 15. Brandy Station September 6. Advance from the Rappahannock to the Rapidan September 13-17. Culpeper Court House September 13. Hazel River September 13. Raccoon Ford September 14. Culpeper September 20. White’s Ford September 21-22. Bristoe Campaign October 9-22. Gaines’ Cross Roads October 12. Warrenton Or White Sulphur Springs October 12-13. Auburn and Bristoe October 14. St. Stephen’s Church October 14. Blackburn’s Ford October 15. Culpeper October 20. Near Bealton October 22. Rappahannock Crossing October 22. Rappahannock Station October 23. Advance to line of the Rappahannock November 7-8. Mine Run Campaign November 26-December 2. Morton’s Ford November 26. New Hope Church November 27. Parker’s Store November 29. Expedition to Luray December 21-23. Reconnaissance to Front Royal January 1-4, 1864. Near Salem January 3 (Detachment). Kilpatrick’s Raid to Richmond February 28-March 4. Beaver Dam Station February 29. Fortifications of Richmond March 1. Brook’s Turnpike March 1. Old Church March 2. Near Tunstall Station March 2. Rapidan Campaign May 3-June 15. Battles of Todd’s Tavern May 5-6; Wilderness May 6-7; Todd’s Tavern May 7-8. Sheridan’s Raid May 9-24. North Anna River May 9-10. Ground Squirrel Church and Yellow Tavern May 11. Diamond Hill May 11. Brook Church or Fortifications of Richmond May 12. Meadow Bridge May 12. Jones’ Bridge May 17. Haxall’s Landing May 18. Milford May 20. Haw’s Shop May 28. Old Church May 29-30. Cold Harbor May 31-June 1. About Cold Harbor June 1-7. Sumner’s Upper Bridge and McGee’s Mills June 2. Sheridan’s Trevillian Raid June 7-24. Elliott’s Mills June 8. Trevillian Station June 11-12. Black Creek, Tunstall Station, June 21. White House, St. Peter’s Church, June 21. St. Mary’s Church June 24. Second Swamp June 28. Siege operations against Petersburg and Richmond June, 1864, to April, 1865. Warwick Swamp and Lee’s Mill July 12. Deep Bottom July 27-28. New Market July 28. Malvern Hill July 29. Lee’s Mills July 30. Near Sycamore Church August 9. Gravel Hill August 14, Strawberry Plains August 14-18. Deep Run August 16. Nelson’s Farm August 18. Ream’s Station August 23-25. Dinwiddie Road near Ream’s Station August 23. Yellow Tavern September 2. Stony Creek Station September 15. Belcher’s Mills September 17. Lee’s Mills September 18. Vaughan Road September 26. Wyatt’s Farm September 29. Poplar Springs Church September 29-October 1. Vaughan and Duncan Road October 1. Boydton Plank Road or Hatcher’s Run October 27-28. Old members mustered out November 4, 1864. Stony Creek Station December 1. Bellefield Raid December 7-11. Bellefield December 9-10. Dabney’s Mills, Hatcher’s Run, February 5-7, 1865. Appomattox Campaign March 28-April 9. Dinwiddie Court House March 30-31. Five Forks April 1. Namozine Church and Jettersville April 3. Fame’s Cross Roads and Amelia Springs April 5. Sailor’s Creek and Deatonville Road April 6. Briery Creek and Farmville April 7. Appomattox Station April 8. Appomattox Court House April 9. Surrender of Lee and his army. Duty at Petersburg and in the Dept. of Virginia replace August. Mustered out August 1, 1865. This Regiment lost greatest number killed in action of any Cavalry Regiment in the entire army: 15 Officers and 159 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded; 3 Officers and 341 Enlisted men died of disease, a total of 518.

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