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Henry’s Battalion, Hood’s Division, Longstreet’s Corps

Jenny — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:38:31 +0000

Henry’s Battalion served as a member of Hood’s Division in the First 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
LONGSTREET’S CORPS HOOD’S DIVISION
HENRY’S BATTALION
Reilly’s Bachman’s Garden’s Latham’s Batteries
Eleven Napoleons Four 10 Pounder Parrotts Two 3 Inch Rifles
One 12 Pounder Howitzer One 6 Pounder Bronze Gun
July 2-3. Occupied this line and took active part in the battle as described on the tablets of the several batteries. The Howitzer the Bronze gun and one 3 inch Rifle were disabled and three captured 10 pounder Parrotts substituted. July 4. On a line a little west of this until 6 P. M. then withdrew from the field. Ammunition expended 1500 rounds. Losses Killed 4 Wounded 23

When was this photograph taken? April 14, 2011.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on East side of South Confederate Avenue, South of Emmitsburg 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

At Gettysburg

Commander: Maj. Mathias Winston Henry (Nov. 28, 1838-Nov. 28, 1877).

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

Battery Tablets

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

South Carolina at Gettysburg

SOUTH CAROLINA :: INFANTRY – 1st Infantry – 1st Rifles – 2nd Infantry – 3rd Infantry – 3rd Battalion – 7th Infantry – 8th Infantry – 12th Infantry – 13th Infantry – 14th Infantry – 15th Infantry :: CAVALRY – 1st Regiment – 2nd Regiment :: ARTILLERY – Brooks – German – Hart’s – Palmetto – Pee Dee

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

4th Alabama Infantry

Jenny — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:00:14 +0000

4th Alabama Infantry served as a member of Law’s Brigade in Hood’s Division of the Longstreet’s Corps, Army of Northern Virginia.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? March 1904.

What is it made out of? Granite and bronze.

Who made it? Erected by the War Department.

What does it depict? Located on the line occupied by the 4th Alabama Infantry prior to its involvement in battle on July 2, 1863 and to which it returned on the night of July 3, 1863. Was the only confederate regimental marker erected during the administration of the U.S. War Department (the First/Second Maryland monument was erected during the GBMA period.) This bronze tablet on a bronze pipe post was the only Confederate regimental marker erected during the administration of the U.S. War Department. It is located on Section 5, Confederate Avenue and was privately funded by a former member of the regiment.

How is it inscribed? Monument reads,

Army of Northern Virginia
Longstreet’s Corps Hood’s Division
Law’s Brigade
Fourth Alabama Infantry

July 2 Left New Guilford 25 miles distant at 3 a.m. arrived here and formed line about 4 p.m. and under fire from Smith’s Union Battery on rocky ridge and the sharpshooters in Plum Run Valley. Advanced at once against the Union position on Little Round Top. The regiment encountered the 83d Penna. and right wing of the 20th Maine. The conflict lasted until night-fall.

July 3 Occupied breastwork on western slope of Round Top with firing on skirmish line. At 5 p.m. intercepted near the Slyder House and aided in repulsing the Union cavalry under Brig.-Gen. Farnsworth and pursued it into the forest south of the valley. About 11 p.m. the regiment under orders resumed position near here and lay inactive the next day and night.

July 5 About 5 a.m. began the march to Hagerstown.

Present officers and men about 275. Killed and wounded 87.

When was this photograph taken? February 7, 2009.

Where is it located? Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 17325. Located on South Confederate Avenue, near Alabama 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

At Gettysburg

Commander: Lieut. Col. Lawrence H. Scruggs

Number Engaged: 275.

Casualties: 87 killed and wounded.

After Action Report: After Action Report of Lieut. Col. L. H. Scruggs (will open a pop up window).

General Information

Raised: Conecuh, Dallas, Jackson, Lauderdale, Macon, Madison, Marengo, and Perry counties.

Longstreet’s Corps, ANV at Gettysburg

Alabama at Gettysburg

INFANTRY – 3rd Infantry – 4th Infantry – 5th Infantry – 5th Battalion – 6th Infantry – 8th Infantry – 9th Infantry – 10th Infantry – 11th Infantry – 12th Infantry – 13th Infantry – 14th Infantry – 15th Infantry – 26th Infantry – 44th Infantry – 47th Infantry – 48th Infantry :: ARTILLERY – Jeff Davis – Hardaway

Robertson’s Brigade, Hood’s Division, Longstreet’s Corps

Jenny — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:48:34 +0000

Robertson’s “Texas” Brigade served as a member of Hood’s Division in the First Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. The brigade is honored by a War Department monument, a privately raised monument, and a position 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
LONGSTREET’S CORPS HOOD’S DIVISION
ROBERTSON’S BRIGADE
1st 4th 5th Texas and 3D Arkansas Infantry

July 2. Arrived after a march of several miles and formed line 50 yards west of this at 4 P. M. Advanced against the Union positions. The 4th and 5th Texas joined in the attack on Little Round Top which continued until dark. The 1st and 3D Arkansas attacked and assisted in taking Devil’s Den and Rocky Ridge with a number of prisoners and 3 guns of the 4th New York Battery.

July 3. At 2 A. M. the 1st Texas and 3D Arkansas were moved to the right and joined the 4th and 5th Texas on the northwest spur of Big Round Top. Three regiments occupied the breastworks there all day skirmishing hotly with Union sharpshooters. Early in the day the 1st Texas was sent to confront the Union Cavalry threatening the right flank. After night the Brigade took position near here.

July 5. About 5 A. M. began the march to Hagerstown Md.

Present about 1100 Losses about 540

When was this photograph taken? April 15, 2011.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on West side of South Confederate Ave, South of Emmitsburg Road near Bushman Lane.

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 Marker

Photographed: March 23, 2008.

Location: Sickles Avenue, east of Devil’s Den. Located on West side of Sickles Ave, above Devil’s Den. This monument is located on the map above by a RED pushpin.

Description: Iron tablet denotes advanced position of the brigade during the battle. Erected in 1907. 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. Cast by Calvin Gilbert. The text reads as follows,

ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
LONGSTREET’S CORPS HOOD’S DIVISION
ROBERTSON’S BRIGADE
1st 4th 5th Texas and 3D Arkansas

July 2. Arrived on the field about 4 P. M. Advanced against the Union positions. The 4th and 5th Texas joined in the attack on Little Round Top which continued until dark. The 1st Texas and 3D Arkansas attacked and assisted in taking the Devil’s Den and Rocky Ridge with a number of prisoners and 3 guns of Smith’s 4th New York Battery.

Monument Title: Brigade Monument

Photographed: December 17, 2009.

Location: South Confederate Avenue; Located on Confederate Avenue near its junction with the Emmitsburg Road. This monument is located next to the War Department tablet. This monument is located on the map above by a BLUE pushpin.

Description: This was the first non-regimental Confederate monument at Gettysburg, placed here in 1913 (thus predating even the Virginia state monument) through the effort of a group of private citizens. In addition to honoring the 1st, 4th, and 5th Texas Regiments, this monument also honors the 3rd Arkansas Regiment. Monument is a granite shaft with apexed-top; and polished east face with inscriptions. This Confederate marker was erected by private contributions from persons in Texas, represented by Mrs. Mable M. Bates. It marks the area occupied by the Texas brigade at Gettysburg prior to its attack on the Round Tops on July 2, 1863. It was dedicated on Sept. 17, 1913. Inscription reads, C.S.A./HOOD’S TEXAS BRIGADE/BRIG.-GENERAL/J. B. ROBERTSON/COMMANDING/1., 4., 5., TEXAS AND 3, ARKANSAS/INFANTRY REGIMENTS/JULY 2 AND 3, 1863.

At Gettysburg

Commander: Brig. Gen. Jerome Bonaparte Robertson (March 14, 1815 – January 7, 1890) was a doctor, Indian fighter, Texas politician, and a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. He was noted for his service in the famed Texas Brigade in the Army of Northern Virginia. More about this officer.

After Action Report: After Action Report of Brig. Gen. J. B. Robertson (will open a pop up window).

Regiments

3rd Arkansas Infantry

Commander: Col Van H. Manning, wounded at Gettysburg.

Strength: 41 killed, 101 wounded, 40 missing

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

Capt. Lafayette Allen, Company H, aged 31
Lt. Isaac Burganar, Company F, aged 24

1st Texas Infantry

Commander: Lt. Col. Philip A. Work

Strength: 29 killed, 46 wounded, 22 missing

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

Lt. Benjamin A. Campbell, Company G
Lt. W.A. Gerald, Company C
Lt. Henry N. Jones, Company I
Major John R. Woodward, Field Officer, aged 31

4th Texas Infantry

Commander: Col. John C. G. Key, wounded at Gettysburg.

Strength: 28 killed, 53 wounded, 31 missing

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

Lt. Col. Benjamin F. Carter, field officer, aged 32
Lt. Joe C. Smith, Company E

5th Texas Infantry

Commander: Col. Robert M. Powell, wounded and captured at Gettysburg.

Strength: 54 killed, 112 wounded, 45 missing

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

Lt. C.A. Graham, Company I
Lt. D.H. Henderson, Company B

Longstreet’s Corps, ANV at Gettysburg

Arkansas at Gettysburg

ARKANSAS :: INFANTRY – 3rd Infantry

Texas at Gettysburg

TEXAS :: INFANTRY – 1st Infantry – 4th Infantry – 5th Infantry

Benning’s Brigade, Hood’s Division, Longstreet’s Corps

Jenny — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:42:32 +0000

Benning’s Brigade served as a member of Hood’s Division in the First Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. The brigade is honored by a monument and an advanced position 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
LONGSTREET’S CORPS HOOD’S DIVISION
BENNING’S BRIGADE
2nd 15th 17th 20th Georgia Infantry

July 2. Arrived and formed line about 4 P. M. in rear of Law’s and Robertson’s Brigades and moving forward in support of these took prominent part in the severe conflict which resulted in the capture of Devil’s Den together with a number of prisoners and three guns of the 4th New York Battery

July 3. Held Devil’s Den and the adjacent crest of rocky ridge until late in the evening when under orders the Brigade retired to position near here. Through mistake of orders the 15th Georgia did not retire directly but moved northward encountered a superior Union force and suffered considerable loss.

July 4. Occupied breastworks near here facing southward until midnight.

July 5. About 5 A. M. began the march to Hagerstown Md.

Present about 1500 Losses 509

When was this photograph taken? April 15, 2011.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on West side of South Confederate Avenue, South of Emmitsburg Road and Bushman Lane.

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 Tablet

Photographed: March 23, 2008.

Location: Sickles Avenue, east of Devil’s Den. Located on West side of Sickles Ave, at Devils Den. This monument is denoted on the map above by a RED pushpin.

Description: Iron tablet denotes advanced position of the brigade during the battle. Erected 1907. 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. Cast by Calvin Gilbert. Inscribed as follows:

ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
LONGSTREET’S CORPS HOOD’S DIVISION
BENNING’S BRIGADE
2nd 15th 17th 20th Georgia Infantry

July 2. Formed in line about 4 P. M. in rear of Law’s and Robertson’s Brigades and moving forward in support took active part in the conflict that resulted in the capture of Devil’s Den together with a number of prisoners and 3 guns of Smith’s 4th New York Battery.

At Gettysburg

Commander: Brig. Gen. Henry Lewis Benning (April 2, 1814 – July 10, 1875) was a lawyer, legislator, judge on the Georgia Supreme Court, and a Confederate general during the American Civil War. He is also noted for the U.S. Army’s Fort Benning, which was named in his honor. More about this officer.

After Action Report: After Action Report of Brig. Gen. Henry L. Benning (will open a pop up window).

Regiments

2nd Georgia Infantry

Commander: Lt. Col. William T. Harris (1829-1863). Lawyer, planter, member of state legislature. Killed on July 2 at Gettysburg.

Strength: 348; 25 killed, 66 wounded, 11 missing.

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

Lt. Nelson Dickerson, Company F
Lt. James C. Franklin, Company B
Capt. Benjamin L. Hancock, Company H
Lt. Col. William T. Harris, field officer, aged 33
Lt. G.W. Hurst, Company D
Lt. J.G. McGehee, Company C

Supplemental Materials: None.

15th Georgia Infantry

Commander: Col. Dudley M. Du Bose (1834-1883). Lawyer. Served post-war in the U.S. Congress.

Strength: 368; 14 killed, 58 wounded, 99 missing.

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

Lt. William H. Hardwick, Company K

Supplemental Materials: None.

17th Georgia Infantry

Commander: Col. Wesley C. Hodges (?-?). Wounded at the battle of the Wilderness.

Strength: 350; 31 killed, 66 wounded, 11 missing.

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

Lt. George W. Potter, Company F

Supplemental Materials: None.

20th Georgia Infantry

Commander: Col. John A. Jones (?-1863). Killed in action on July 2, 1863 at Gettysburg.

Strength: 350; 25 killed, 84 wounded, 28 missing.

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

Col. John A. Jones, Field Officer
Lt. Farquhar McCrimmon, Company H
Capt. Virgil A.S. Parks, Company D

Supplemental Materials: None.

Longstreet’s Corps, ANV at Gettysburg

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

Anderson’s Brigade, Hood’s Division, Longstreet’s Corps

Jenny — Fri, 08 May 2009 15:46:31 +0000

Anderson’s Brigade served as a member of Hood’s Division in the First Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. The brigade is honored by a monument and an advanced position 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
LONGSTREET’S CORPS HOOD’S DIVISION
ANDERSON’S BRIGADE
7th 8th 9th 11th 59th Georgia Infantry

July 2. After march of several miles formed line about 4 P. M. 100 yards west of this. The Seventh regiment was sent southward to watch Union Cavalry The others charged into the woods south of Wheatfield and dislodged the Union line from stone fence there but flanked on the left retired to crest of Rose Hill. Reinforced later by parts of other brigades they again advanced. The wounding of Gen. G. T. Anderson caused a brief halt and some confusion but they advanced a third time and after a struggle occupied the woodland to its border on Plum Run Valley.

July 3. The Brigade was sent down Emmitsburg Road and assisted in repulsing and holding in check Union Cavalry which sought to flank the Division.

July 4. Assisted in constructing works to protect the flank.

July 5. About 5 A. M. began the march to Hagerstown Md.

Present about 1800 Losses 671

When was this photograph taken? April 15, 2011. Monument faces east.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on West side of West Confederate Avenue, North of Emmitsburg Road near Snyder House.

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 Tablet

Photographed: September 19, 2009.

Location: Cross Avenue, Rose’s Woods. Located on North side of Cross Avenue, near the old route of the now defunct Electric Railroad. This monument is located on the map above by a RED pushpin.

Description: Iron tablet denotes advanced position of the brigade during the battle. Erected in 1907. Cast iron tablet (3’8″ x 3’4″) w/raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron posts. All 4’4″ H. It reads as follows,

ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
LONGSTREET’S CORPS HOOD’S DIVISION
ANDERSON’S BRIGADE
7th 8th 9th 11th 59th Georgia Infantry

July 2. Reached the field about 4 P. M. and formed line. The 7th Regiment was sent southward to watch the Union Cavalry. The others charged into the woods south of Wheatfield and dislodged the Union line from the stone fence. Being outflanked on left retired to crest of Rose Hill. Reinforced by parts of other Brigades they again advanced. The brigades advanced a third time and after a struggle occupied the woodland to its border in Plum Run Valley.

At Gettysburg

Commander: Brig. Gen. George Thomas Anderson (February 3, 1824 – April 4, 1901) was a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. Nicknamed “Tige,” Anderson was noted as one of Robert E. Lee’s hardest-fighting subordinates. More about this officer.

After Action Report: After Action Report of Col. W. W. White (will open a pop up window).

Regiments

7th Georgia Infantry.

Commander: Col. William W. White (?-?). Lawyer in Cobb County. He died near the end of the War.

Strength: 377; 5 killed, 10 wounded, 6 missing.

Supplemental Materials: None.

8th Georgia Infantry

Commander: Col. John R. Towers (?-?). Merchant in Rome, Georgia. Served after the War in the Georgia state legislature.

Strength: 312; 36 killed, 103 wounded, 29 missing.

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

Capt. C.M. Ballard, aged 26
Lt. J.H. Echols, Company H
Lt. Andrew W. Farrar, Company H
Lt. B.F. Gilham, Company K
Lt. T.G. Hodgkins, Company C
Capt. John R. Yarbrough, Company H
Capt. John A. Young, Company G

Supplemental Materials: None.

9th Georgia Infantry

Commander: Lt. Col. John C. Mounger (1813-1863). Lawyer in Brooks County. Killed at Gettysburg.

Strength: 340; 34 killed, 123 wounded, 32 missing.

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

Lt. E.W. Bowen, Company I
Capt. James M.D. King, Company K
Lt. Col. John C. Mounger, Field Officer, aged 50

Supplemental Materials: None.

11th Georgia Infantry

Commander: Col. Francis H. Little (1839-1868). Graduate of University of Georgia. Lawyer in Lafayette. Commanded Anderson’s brigade from time to time during the War. Elected to U.S. Congress in 1867 but not seated.

Strength: 310; 40 killed, 156 wounded, 5 missing.

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

Lt. William H. Baskin, Company K
Lt. Samuel P. Belcher, Company I
Lt. Joseph P. Hurt, Company C
Capt. Matthew T. Nunnally, Company H
Lt. Angus M. Parker, Company B
Capt. John W. Stokes, Company B
Capt. Samuel Thatcher, Company I

Supplemental Materials: None.

59th Georgia Infantry

Commander: Col. William A. Jackson Brown (1830-1900). Wounded at Gettysburg. Talbotton lawyer after the War.

Strength: 525; 37 killed, 75 wounded, 30 missing.

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

Lt. George H. Dudley, Company H

Supplemental Materials: None.

Longstreet’s Corps, ANV at Gettysburg

Georgia at Gettysburg

Law’s Brigade, Hood’s Division, Longstreet’s Corps

Jenny — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 15:50:52 +0000

Law’s Brigade served as a member of Hood’s Division in the First Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. The brigade is honored by a monument and an advanced position 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
LONGSTREET’S CORPS HOOD’S DIVISION
LAWS BRIGADE
4th 15th 44th 47th 48th Alabama Infantry

July 2. Left New Guilford 25 miles distant at 3 A. M. Arrived and formed line 50 yards west of this about 4 P. M. and advanced against the Union positions. The 4th 15th and 47th Regiments attacked Little Round Top and continued the assault until dark. The 44th and 48th assisted in capturing Devil’s Den and 3 guns of the 4th New York Battery.

July 3. Occupied the breastworks on west slope of Round Top. The 4th and 15th Regiments assisted at 5 P. M. in repulsing cavalry led by Brig. Gen. E. J. Farnsworth in Plum Run Valley.

July 5. About 5 A. M. began the march to Hagerstown Md.

Present about 1500 Losses about 550

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 South Confederate Avenue, South of Emmitsburg Road, at Bushman 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: Advanced Position Tablet

Photographed: August 17, 2007.

Location: Warren Avenue, south of Little Round Top. Located on South side of Warren Avenue, opposite south slope of Little Round Top. This monument is denoted on the map above by a RED pushpin.

Description: Iron tablet denotes advanced position of the brigade during the battle. 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. Cast by Calvin Gilbert. Text reads as follows,

ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
LONGSTREET’S CORPS HOOD’S DIVISION
LAW’S BRIGADE
4th 15th 44th 47th 48th Alabama Infantry

July 2. Arrived on the field about 4 P. M. and advanced against the Union positions. The 4th 15th and 47th Regiments attacked Little Round Top and continued the assault until dark. The 44th and 48th assisted in capturing Devil’s Den and 3 guns of Smith’s 4th New York Battery.

At Gettysburg

Commander: Brig. Gen. Evander McIvor Law (August 7, 1836 – October 31, 1920) was an author, teacher, and a Confederate general in the American Civil War. More about this officer.

After Action Report: After Action Report of regiments of Law’s Brigade (will open a pop up window).

Regiments

4th Alabama Infantry

Commander: Lt. Col. Laurence H. Scruggs (1836-?). Native of Jackson County. Wounded at Malvern Hill and Chickamauga. Died sometime after 1902.

Strength: 346; 21 killed, 45 wounded, 21 missing.

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

Lt. William S. Harrell, Company K, aged 21
Capt. William Lee, Company E
Capt. William W. Leftwich, Company F
Lt. James M. Turnbow, Company G, aged 24

Supplemental Materials: None.

15th Alabama Infantry

Commander: Col. William C. Oates (1833-1910). Native of Pike County. Post-War Governor of Alabama and member of U.S. Congress.

Strength: 499; 31 killed, 50 wounded, 90 missing.

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

Lt. Henry C. Brainard, Company G, aged 23
Lt. Barnett H. Cody, Company G, aged 18
Capt. James H. Ellison, Company C, aged 26
Lt. John A. Oates, Company G

Supplemental Materials: None.

44th Alabama Infantry

Commander: Col. William F. Perry (1823-1901). Native of Jackson County, Georgia. Brigade commander at the end of the War. Post-war professor of English and philosophy at Ogden College.

Strength: 363; 24 killed, 66 wounded, 4 missing.

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

Capt. William A. Dunklin, Company G

Supplemental Materials: None.

47th Alabama Infantry

Commander: Lt. Col. Michael J. Bulger (1806-1900). Native of Richland District, South Carolina. Member of Alabama state legislature. Wounded at Cedar Mountain and Gettysburg.

Strength: 347; 14 killed, 26 wounded, 4 missing.

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

Lt. John G. Adrian, Company E
Capt. Joseph Johnston, Company B
Lt. Andrew Ray, Company E
Lt. Henry D. Simmons, Company B, aged 23
Capt. John M. Teague, Company K

Supplemental Materials: None.

48th Alabama Infantry

Commander: Col. James L. Sheffield (1819-1892). Sheriff in Marshall County. Member of Alabama Secession Convention. Wounded at Cedar Mountain.

Strength: 374; 9 killed, 66 wounded, 27 missing.

Supplemental Materials: None.

Longstreet’s Corps, ANV at Gettysburg

Alabama at Gettysburg

Hood’s Division, Longstreet’s Corps

Jenny — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 02:13:13 +0000

Hood’s Division served as a member of the 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.

How is it inscribed? The monument reads,

C. S. A.
ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
FIRST ARMY CORPS
HOOD’S DIVISION
Maj. Gen. J. B. Hood Brig. Gen. E. M. Law

Law’s Brigade Brig. Gen. E. M. Law
Col. James L. Sheffield
Robertson’s Brigade Brig. Gen. J. B. Robertson
Anderson’s Brigade Brig. George T Anderson
Lieut. Col. William Luffman
Benning’s Brigade Brig. Gen. Henry L. Benning
Artillery Battalion
Four Batteries Major M. W. Henry

July 1. On the march to Gettysburg. Encamped about four miles from the field with the exception of Law’s Brigade left on picket at New Guilford.

July 2. Law’s Brigade joined from New Guilford about noon. The Division was formed on extreme right of the Army and then directed to drive in and envelop the Union left. About 4 P. M. the batteries opened and soon after the Division moved forward. After a severe struggle the Union line retired to the ridge in rear. The ground fought over was obstructed by stone fences and very difficult. The movement was partially successful the battle continuing until nearly dark. The advance gained was held.

July 3. Occupied the ground gained and with the exception of resisting a Cavalry charge and heavy skirmishing was not engaged.

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

Casualties Killed 343 Wounded 1504 Missing 442 Total 2289

When was this photograph taken? June 7, 2011.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on West side of South Confederate Avenue, near junction and South of Emmitsburg 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

At Gettysburg

Commander: Maj. Gen. John Bell Hood (June 29, 1831 – August 30, 1879) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War. Hood had a reputation for bravery and aggressiveness that sometimes bordered on recklessness. Arguably one of the best brigade and division commanders in the Confederate States Army, Hood became increasingly ineffective as he was promoted to lead larger, independent commands late in the war, and his career was marred by his decisive defeats leading an army in the Atlanta Campaign and the Franklin-Nashville Campaign. More about this officer.

Longstreet’s Corps, ANV at Gettysburg