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Robertsons Brigade Monument

Robertson’s Brigade, Cavalry Division

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 …

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Jenkins Artillery Battery Tablet

Jenkins’ Brigade, Cavalry Division (Jackson’s Battery attached)

Jenkins’ Brigade served as a member of the Cavalry Division, Army of Northern Virginia. There is a monument to the brigade and to Jackson’s battery, attached. 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 …

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Beckhams Battalion Monument

Beckham’s Battalion, Cavalry Division

Beckham’s Battalion served as a member of Stuart’s Division in the Second Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. The last monument was completed on December 19, 1910. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth red Maine granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 3.8 feet x 3.4 feet diameter base. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches and weighs 300 pounds. Overall weight is 3000 pounds. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth red Maine granite pedestal with a circular base. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of the unit. What does it honor? …

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Fitz Lee’s Brigade, Cavalry Division

Fitz Lee’s Brigade served as a member of the Cavalry Division, 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 …

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Chambliss Brigade Monument

Chambliss’ Brigade, Cavalry Division

Chambliss’ Brigade served as a member of the Cavalry Division, 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 …

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Imbodens Brigade Monument

Imboden’s Brigade, Cavalry Division

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 …

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Hampton’s Brigade, Cavalry Division

Hampton’s Brigade served as a member of the Cavalry Division, 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 …

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Stuarts Cavalry Divison Monument

Stuart’s Division (ANV Cavalry Division)

Stuart’s Division served as a member of 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 …

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jones Brigade Monument

Jones’ Brigade, Cavalry Division

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 …

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