When was it dedicated? July 1, 1886.

What is it made out of? Granite.

What size is it? Marker is a granite shaft with pyramidal top on a rough hewn base, 2.7 foot square. Overall height is 8 feet.

Who made it? Roach, designer. Smith Granite Company, fabricator.

What does it depict? Inscriptions are raised and cut on the east and west faces. Square marker with pyramidal top and sloped bottom stands on a rough-hewn base.

What does it honor? Erected by the State of Pennsylvania, the monument marks the spot where Major General John F. Reynolds was fatally struck by a Confederate ball on the morning of July 1, 1863.

When was this photograph taken? August 17, 2008.

Where is it located? Reynolds Woods, South Reynolds Avenue. Located East of Reynolds Ave, North side of junction with Meredith Avenue.

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.

Main Profile: Monument to Union General John Reynolds.

When was it dedicated? Completed June 1913.

What is it made out of? Consists of cast iron cannon tube, 4.5-inch rifled siege gun, mounted on a granite base.Rough-hewn, 3 course base, 3’2″ sq, 2’7″ high. Wrought iron cannon tube mounted upright on base. Overall 10’6″ high. Bronze inscription tablet & location tablet on West side facing public roads and park avenues.

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 ten Civil War US Headquarter Markers in the Park.

What does it honor? Marks the location on Doubleday’s First Corps US Headquarters during Battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863.

How is it inscribed? The monument reads,

Army of the Potomac
1st. Corps Headquarters
Major General
Abner Doubleday
July 1, 1863

Were located 230 yards S.E.
from here, near the pike

When was this photograph taken? December 11, 2011.

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

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

Named For: General John Reynolds, commander of the Left Wing of the Army of the Potomac.

Location: North west of Town.

Built: 1882.

Altered: 1897; 1958; 2009 (repaved).

Designer: E.B. Cope.

Description: Avenue measures 0.977 miles long by 22′ wide. Constructed of bituminous treated macadam with telford base. West of Gettysburg, it extends from Fairfield Road crossing Chambersburg Pike. It ends at intersection of Buford and Wadsworth Avenues. The section between US30 and the Wadsworth statue was altered in the late 1950s. A new bridge was constructed over the railroad cut in 2009.

History: Constructed by War Department to follow positions of 1st & 3rd Division of General Reynolds’ US 1st Corps during 1st Day’s Battle. Much of it follows the pre-existing GBMA avenue. Road was improved and extended by War Department, 1897-1898.

Notes: Frequently referred to as North and South Reynolds Avenue. South Reynolds Avenue extends from the Fairfield Road (Pa 116) to the Chambersburg Pike. North Reynolds Avenue extends from the Chambersburg Pike to Buford/Wadsworth Avenues.

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

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. The last monument was completed on December 19, 1910.

What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth red Maine granite. Plaque: Bronze.

What size is it? 3.8 feet x 3.4 feet diameter base. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches and weighs 300 pounds. Overall weight is 3000 pounds.

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

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
STUART’S CAVALRY DIVISION
ROBERTSON’S BRIGADE
4th and 5th North Carolina Cavalry

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

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

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

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

No report nor details of losses made.

When was this photograph taken? December 17, 2009.

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

Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? Yes.

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

At Gettysburg

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

Buford’s Division served as a member of the Cavalry Corps in the Army of the Potomac.

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 set of crossed sabers, is excised & polished at top of tablet.

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
FIRST DIVISION
Brig. Gen. John Buford

First Brigade Col. Wm. Gamble
Second Brigade Col. Thos. C. Devin
Reserve Brigade Brig. Gen. Wesley Merritt

June 29. Engaged in picketing scouting and patrolling westerly and northerly to Hagerstown. Finding no Confederate force Gen. Buford with the First and Second Brigades recrossed the mountains and encamped near Fairfield.

June 30. Arrived at Gettysburg at 11 A. M. as a detachment of Heth’s Confederate Division was about to enter but withdrew on the approach of the two Brigades of the Division. Gen. Buford deployed his Cavalry along the ridge east of Willoughby Run between the Mummasburg and Fairfield Roads with pickets well advanced.

July 1. Was attacked between 8 and 9 A. M. by Heth’s Division and Pegram’s Artillery Battalion which were held in check until the arrival of First Corps. The Second Brigade picketed the approaches from the north and retarded the advance of Ewell’s Corps until Eleventh Corps arrived. About 4 P. M. retreated to Cemetery Hill and formed on left of town and bivouacked for the night in front of Little Round Top.

July 3. Started in the morning for Westminster to guard Army trains. The Reserve Brigade Cavalry Corps arrived about noon on the Emmitsburg Road and engaged for four hours the Confederate right.

Casualties Killed 1 Officer 27 Men Wounded 12 Officers 104 Men Captured or Missing 6 Officers 268 Men Total 418

When was this photograph taken? December 11, 2011.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on east side of South Reynolds Avenue.

Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? Yes.

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

Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views

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Commander: Brig. Gen. John Buford, Jr. (March 4, 1826 – December 16, 1863) was a Union cavalry officer during the American Civil War, with a prominent role at the start of the Battle of Gettysburg. More about this officer.

After Action Report: After Action Report of Brig. Gen. John Buford (will open a pop up window).

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

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. The last monument was completed on December 19, 1910.

What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth red Maine granite. Plaque: Bronze.

What size is it? 3.8 feet x 3.4 feet diameter base. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches and weighs 300 pounds. Overall weight is 3000 pounds.

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

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
STUART’S CAVALRY DIVISION
IMBODEN’S BRIGADE
18th Virginia Cavalry 62nd Virginia Infantry Virginia Partisan Rangers
and McClanahan’s Virginia Battery

July 3. Command guarding ammunition and supply trains. Reached the field at noon and retired with the supply trains at night.

No report nor details of losses made.

When was this photograph taken? December 17, 2009.

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

Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? Yes.

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

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Commander: Brig. Gen. John Daniel Imboden (February 16, 1823 – August 15, 1895) was a lawyer, teacher, Virginia state legislator. During the American Civil War, he was a Confederate cavalry general and partisan fighter. After the war he returned to practicing law, began writing, and also was active in developing natural resources. More about this officer.

Doubleday’s Division served as a member of the Sixth Corps in the Army of the Potomac.

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 full circle, is excised & polished at top of tablet.

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
FIRST CORPS
THIRD DIVISION
Brig. Gen. Thos. A. Rowley Major Gen. Abner Doubleday

First Brigade Col. Chapman Biddle
Brig. Gen. T A. Rowley
Second Brigade Col. Roy Stone
Col. Langhorne Wister
Col. E. L. Dana
Third Brigade Brig. Gen. Geo. J. Stannard
Col. Francis V. Randall

July 1. Arrived about 11 A. M. The First Brigade took position in field on the left of Reynolds Woods. Second Brigade on Chambersburg Pike relieving Second Brigade First Division. These brigades were actively engaged from 2 to 4 R M. and retired with the Corps and took position south of the cemetery fronting Emmitsburg Road. The Third Brigade joined at dusk.

July 2. At sunset sent to support of Third Corps on its right at Emmitsburg Road and captured 80 prisoners and recaptured 4 guns.

July 3. In position on left of Second Division Second Corps. Assisted in repulsing Longstreet’s assault capturing many prisoners and three stand of colors.

Casualties Killed 13 Officers 252 Men Wounded 89 Officers 1208 Men Captured or Missing 16 Officers 525 Men Total 2103

When was this photograph taken? December 11, 2011.

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

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

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Commander: Maj. Gen. Abner Doubleday (June 26, 1819 – January 26, 1893) was a career United States Army officer and Union general in the American Civil War. He fired the first shot in defense of Fort Sumter, the opening battle of the war, and had a pivotal role in the early fighting at the Battle of Gettysburg. Gettysburg was his finest hour, but his relief by Maj. Gen. George G. Meade caused lasting enmity between the two men. More about this officer.

After Action Report: After Action Report of Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Rowley (will open a pop up window).

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

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. The last monument was completed on December 19, 1910.

What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth red Maine granite. Plaque: Bronze.

What size is it? 3.8 feet x 3.4 feet diameter base. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches and weighs 300 pounds. Overall weight is 3000 pounds.

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

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
STUART’S CAVALRY DIVISION
JONES’ BRIGADE
6th 7th 11th 12th Virginia Cavalry Regiments and 35th Virginia
Cavalry Battalion

July 1. The 12th Regiment was detached and remained on the south side of the Potomac River. White’s 35th Virginia Battalion was also detached. The remaining regiments crossed the Potomac at Williamsport Md.

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

July 3. The Brigade marched from Chambersburg Pa. via Cashtown to Fairfield Pa. Met the 6th U. S. Cavalry about two miles from Fairfield. The 7th Virginia charged in the advance and was repulsed. The 6th Virginia in support charged and forced the Union Regiment to retire with heavy loss. The Brigade encamped at Fairfield for the night.

July 4. The Brigade held the mountain passes and picketed the left flank of the Army.

Casualties Killed 11 Wounded 30 Missing 6 Total 47

When was this photograph taken? December 17, 2009.

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

Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? Yes.

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

At Gettysburg

Commander: Brig. Gen. William Edmondson Jones, known as Grumble Jones, (May 3, 1824 – June 5, 1864) was a planter, a career United States Army officer, and a Confederate cavalry general, killed during the American Civil War. More about this officer.

After Action Report: After Action Report of Brig. Gen. W. E. Jones (will open a pop up window).

The Cavalry Corps, 1st Division, 1st Brigade was also known as Gamble’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Buford’s Division in the Cavalry 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
CAVALRY CORPS FIRST DIVISION
FIRST BRIGADE
Col. William Gamble
8th, 12th Illinois (4 Cos.) 3rd Indiana
(6 Cos.) 8th New York Cavalry

June 30. Started early for Gettysburg and encountered two Mississippi regiments and a section of artillery and after a short skirmish proceeded to Gettysburg when a detachment of Major Gen. Heth’s Division about to enter the town withdrew towards Cashtown leaving pickets four and a half miles from Gettysburg.

July 1. Between 8 and 9 A. M. Confederates advanced in force from Cashtown. The Brigade dismounted and with Battery A 2D U. S. Artillery held its position for more than two hours against infantry and artillery in superior numbers and until Major Gen. J. F. Reynolds arrived with First Corps after which the Brigade was engaged on the left of the infantry On retiring to the Cemetery Hill the Brigade took position left of the town with Second Brigade and later in front of Little Round Top.

July 2. Relieved by Third Corps and marched to Taneytown en route to Westminster.

Casualties Killed 1 Officer 12 Men Wounded 6 Officers 52 Men Captured or Missing 28 Men Total 99

When was this photograph taken? February 8, 2009.

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

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

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Commander: Colonel William Gamble (January 1, 1818 – December 20, 1866) was a civil engineer and a Union cavalry officer in the American Civil War.

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

The 1st Corps, 3rd Division, 1st Brigade was also known as Biddle’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Doubleday’s Division of the First 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
FIRST CORPS THIRD DIVISION
FIRST BRIGADE
Col. Chapman Biddle
Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Rowley
80th New York 121st 142D 151st Penna. Infantry

July 1. Arrived and went into position about 11. 30 A. M. left of Reynolds’s Woods. The 151st Penna. having been sent to reinforce Second Brigade on right of Reynolds’s Woods. The remaining regiments with Battery B 1st Penna. formed line facing west and held this position until near 4 P. M. when being pressed with superior numbers in front and outflanked on the left the Brigade retired to Seminary Ridge. On the withdrawal of the Corps the Brigade retired to Cemetery Hill and formed on the left along Taneytown Road and remained there until noon the next day.

July 2. Between 5 and 6 P. M. the Brigade was moved to the left centre from which First Division Second Corps had been taken to support Third Corps.

July 3. Remained in the same position and assisted in repelling Longstreet’s assault in the afternoon taking many prisoners. At 6 P. M. withdrew to former position on Taneytown Road.

Casualties Killed 8 Officers 103 Men Wounded 41 Officers 516 Men Captured or Missing 8 Officers 222 Men Total 898

When was this photograph taken? February 8, 2009.

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

Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? Yes.

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

Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views

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Commander: Colonel Chapman Biddle (January 22, 1822 – December 29, 1880) was a member of the prominent Biddle family of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who rose to fame as an officer in the Union Army in the American Civil War. He commanded a brigade of infantry at the Battle of Gettysburg.

After Action Report: After Action Report of Col. Chapman Biddle (will open a pop up window).