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Headquarters Lieutenant General A.P. Hill

Jenny — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:51:11 +0000

Monument Title: Headquarters of Lieutenant General A.P. Hill

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 hexagonal granite base w/ muzzle up. Overall height, 10’6″. 2 bronze inscription tablets on E face. Bronze plate w/ “C.S.A.” inscribed, fastened across gun at trunnion.

What does it honor? Denotes the approximate location of A.P. Hill’s headquarters, which were actually located behind Seminary Ridge.

How is it inscribed? The monument reads as follows:

Army of Northern Virginia
3rd Corps Headquarters
Lieut. General
Ambrose P. Hill
Divisions
Major Genl. R.H. Anderson
Major Genl. Henry Heth
Major Genl. William D. Pender
July 1,2,3,4. 1863

These headquarters were located at
a farm-house 540 yards westerly

When was this photograph taken? September 25, 2010.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. West Confederate Avenue at McMillian Woods.

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

Headquarters Lieutenant General James Longstreet

Jenny — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:43:30 +0000

Monument Title: Headquarters of Lieutenant General James Longstreet

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 with muzzle up. Overall height, 10’6″. Bronze inscription tablet on west face.

What does it honor? Denotes the approximate location of General Longstreet’s headquarters which were located in the rear of Seminary Ridge.

How is it inscribed? The monument reads as follows:

Army of Northern Virginia
1st Corps Headquarters
Lieut. General
James Longstreet
—————
Division
Major Genl. Lafayette McLaws
Major Genl. George E. Pickett
Major Genl. John B. Hood
July 1,2,3,4,5. 1863

These Headquarters were located at a
school house 900 yards westerly

When was this photograph taken?

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on West side of Section 4, West Confederate Avenue, South of Millerstown Road.

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

West Confederate Avenue

Jenny — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 15:02:23 +0000

Road Name: West Confederate Avenue

Named For: none.

Location: Runs along Seminary Ridge.

Built: 1894.

Altered: 1950-1961.

Designer: E.B. Cope.

Description: Avenue measures 2.750 miles long by 20′ wide. Constructed of bituminous treated macadam with telford base. Runs in the north/south direction from Fairfield Road to Emmitsburg Road. The road continues beyond the Emmitsburg Road, becoming South Confederate Avenue.

History: Section 1, 2, 3, and were constructed by War Dept through area where Confederate artillery and infantry were positioned on July 2-3, 1863. West Confederate Avenue is intersected by the Millerstown Road.

Army of Northern Virginia Monument

Jenny — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:46:27 +0000

The Army of Northern Virginia.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? 1910-1911.

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

What size is it? Rough-hewn monolith, seven feet tall.

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

What does it depict? Civil War Marker commemorates “headquarters” area of Army of Northern Virginia during Battle of Gettysburg, 1863. A rectangular granite monument, with a large bronze tablets thereon, describing the engagements and movements of the army. Smooth monolith with rough hewn top, 8’9″x4’7″, 2’2″ wide. Bronze inscription tablet, 3’8″x4’6″, mounted on East face. All 8’9″ H.

How is it inscribed? The monument reads,

ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
General Robert E. Lee
Commanding

The Army Consisted of Three Army Corps
First Army Corps Lieutenant General James Longstreet
Second Army Corps Lieutenant General Richard S. Ewell
Third Army Corps Lieutenant General Ambrose R Hill
Cavalry Division Major General J. E. B. Stuart

July 1. Heth’s and Pender’s Divisions Hill’s Corps reached the field about 1 P. M. and were soon engaged on the north and west of town with the First and Eleventh Corps of the Army of the Potomac. Johnson’s Division Ewell’s Corps and Anderson’s Division Hill’s Corps reaching the field about dark were not engaged Longstreet’s Corps on the march. Stuart’s Cavalry Division marching from Dover to Carlisle.

July 2. McLaw’s and Hood’s Divisions Longstreet’s Corps took the field about 3 P. M. and formed facing the Union left. An assault was made by the two divisions assisted by Anderson’s Division Hill’s Corps. The Union troops were dislodged from Emmitsburg Road and Peach Orchard engagement lasting until night losses heavy. Pickett’s Division Longstreet’s Corps on the march. Johnson’s Division Ewell’s Corps about dusk advanced to the assault of Culp’s Hill in connection with Early’s Division Ewell’s Corps. Rodes’ Division Ewell’s Corps held position west of town not engaged. Heth’s and Pender’s Divisions Hill’s Corps occupied Seminary Ridge facing Union line not engaged. Stuart’s Cavalry on left flank of Confederate Army.

July 3. Pickett’s Division Longstreet’s Corps reached the field in the morning. Assaulted the Union line on Cemetery Ridge about 3 P. M. assisted by Hill’s Corps. The assault failed with great loss. An attack made on the left by Johnson’s Division Ewell’s Corps reinforced by three brigades of the Corps failed. Stuart’s Cavalry Division engaged with 2d Union Cavalry Division and 2d Brigade 3d Cavalry Division on the Confederate left about 1 P. M.

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

When was this photograph taken? March 21, 2008.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located opposite site where Lee witnessed the repulse of grand assault on July 3, 1863 and opposite the Virginia State monument. Adjacent to West Confederate Avenue and Spangler 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: Right Flank of the Army of Northern Virginia

Photographed: June 15, 2012.

Location: South Confederate Avenue. This monument is denoted on the map above by a RED pushpin.

Description: Erected in 1901. Marks the right flank of the general infantry line of the Army of Northern Virginia during the Battle of Gettysburg. Painted cast iron tablet, 2’9″x1’8″, on granite shaft base, 2’10″ high. Cast by C. Gilbert.

Monument Title: Headquarters of the Army of Northern Virginia.

Photographed: June 4, 2010.

Location: Chambersburg Pike across the road from the Thompson House. Located on South side of Chambersburg Pike (US30), West of Seminary Lane and Confederate Avenue. This monument is denoted on the map above by a BLUE pushpin.

Description: Erected by the Gettysburg National Parks Commission and completed in 1920-1921; consists of bronze cannon mounted on a granite base. Designates location of Lee’s Headquarters during Battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863. Bronze inscription tablet on North face.

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At Gettysburg

Commander: General Robert Edward Lee (January 19, 1807 – October 12, 1870) was a career United States Army officer, a combat engineer, and among the most celebrated generals in American history. He is also one of the very few generals in modern military history to ever be offered the highest command of two opposing armies. More about this officer.

After Action Report: After Action Report of General Robert E. Lee (will open a pop up window).

Army of Northern Virginia at Gettysburg

Army of Northern Virginia – Main Monument – Itinerary Tablets

11th Mississippi Infantry

Jenny — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:52:51 +0000

The 11th Mississippi Infantry served as a member of Davis’ Brigade in Heth’s Division of the Hill’s Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. The regiment is honored by a monument and a position marker.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? May 27, 2000.

What is it made out of? Bronze and granite.

Who made it? Bill Beckwith, Sculptor. Erected by the 11th Mississippi Memorial Association.

What does it depict? The sculpture depicts a color bearer, stepping out on the march toward the stone wall. Monument consisting of granite base, rough cut tapered sides and polished, smooth cut top, approx 5′ wide by 12′ +/- deep by 4′ high with tapers approx 6″ in. Bronze plaques applied to four faces.

How is it inscribed? The 11th Mississippi Infantry Regiment, under the command of Col. Francis M. Green and Maj. Reuben O. Reynolds, formed west of the tree line on Seminary Ridge behind Maj. William Pegram’s Battalion of Artillery and immediately south of McMillan’s Woods on July 3, 1863. Shortly after 3:00 p.m., Color Sgt. William O’Brien of Company C, memorialized on this monument, raised the colors and the regiment stepped forward. Although clusters of men reached the stone wall near Brian’s Barn, the attack was driven back with heavy loss, and the remnants of the regiment reformed in this vicinity.

When was this photograph taken? March 26, 2012.

Where is it located? Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 17325, on West Confederate Avenue. Located near the North Carolina State Monument on Seminary Ridge.

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 of the 11th Mississippi

Photographed: August 17, 2007.

Location: Bryan Barn on Cemetery Ridge off of Hancock Avenue. This monument is denoted on the map above by a red pushpin.

Description: Denotes the regiment’s furthest advance in the July 3, 1863 assault. The side of the memorial facing the stonewall and Hancock Avenue has a bronze version of the regiment’s battle flag. The side facing Seminary Ridge contains a plaque with inscription. The inscription reads in part: July 3, 1863. The 11th Mississippi Infantry regiment, with its ranks growing thinner at every step, advanced with the colors to the stone wall near the Brian Barn. View Monument Details.

At Gettysburg

Commander: Col. Francis M. Green (1823-1864). Lawyer in Oxford. Mortally wounded at Spotsylvania.

Number Engaged: 394

Casualties: 110 killed, 193 wounded, 37 captured.

General Information

Raised: Lafayette, Coahoma, Chickasaw, Neshoba, Lowndes, Noxubee, Monroe, and Carroll counties.

Mississippi at Gettysburg

MISSISSIPPI :: INFANTRY – 2nd Regiment – 11th Regiment – 12th Regiment – 13th Regiment – 16th Regiment – 17th Regiment – 18th Regiment – 19th Regiment – 21st Regiment – 42nd Regiment – 48th Regiment :: CAVALRY – Jeff Davis Legion :: ARTILLERY – Madison Light

Alexander’s Battalion, Artillery Reserve, Longstreet’s Corps

Jenny — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:33:20 +0000

Alexander’s Battalion served as a member of the Artillery Reserve 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
ARTILLERY RESERVE
ALEXANDER’S BATTALION

Woolfolk’s Jordan’s Parker’s Taylor’s Moody’s Rhett’s Batteries

Two 20 Pounder Parrotts One 10 Pounder Parrott Seven 3 Inch Rifles Six Napoleons Four 24 Pounder Howitzers Four 12 Pounder Howitzers

July 2. Came into position on this line about 4 P M. Advanced soon after with the infantry and occupied a line on the crest near the Peach Orchard. July 3. In the line on ridge from Peach Orchard to N. E. corner of Spangler’s Woods. Aided in the cannonade and supported Longstreet’s assault. July 4. In position here until 4 R M. Then withdrew to Marsh Creek on Fairfield Road.

Losses Killed19 Wounded`114 Missing 6 Horses killed or disabled 116.

When was this photograph taken? May 29, 2009.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on East side of West Confederate Avenue, South of Millerstown Road near observation tower.

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 moved.

Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views

At Gettysburg

Commander: Colonel Edward Porter Alexander (May 26, 1835 – April 28, 1910) was an engineer, an officer in the U.S. Army, a Confederate general in the American Civil War, and later a railroad executive, planter, and author.

After Action Report: After Action Report of Col. E. Porter Alexander (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

Louisiana at Gettysburg

INFANTRY – 1st Infantry – 2nd Infantry – 5th Infantry – 6th Infantry – 7th Infantry – 8th Infantry – 9th Infantry – 10th Infantry – 14th Infantry – 15th Infantry :: :: ARTILLERY – Donaldsville – Louisiana Guard – Madison Light – Washington Artillery

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

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)

Lane’s Battalion, Anderson’s Division, Hill’s Corps

Jenny — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 23:20:39 +0000

Lane’s Battalion served as a member of R.H. Anderson’s Division in the Third 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
HILL’S CORPS ANDERSON’S DIVISION
LANE’S BATTALION
Patterson’s Wingfield’s Ross’ Batteries

Three Napoleons Two 20 Pounder Parrotts Three 10 Pounder Parrotts
Four 3 Inch Navy Parrotts Five 12 Pounder Howitzers

July 23. Took part in the battle.

July 4. Remained in position near here and about sunset began the march to Hagerstown.

Losses Killed 3 Wounded 21 Missing 6 Total 30

Ammunition expended 1082 rounds. Horses killed or disabled 36.

When was this photograph taken? May 31, 2009.

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

At Gettysburg

Commander: Major John Lane (1837-1914). More about this officer. (will open a pop up window).

After Action Report: After Action Report of Maj. John Lane (will open a pop up window).

Battery Tablets

Hill’s Corps, ANV at Gettysburg

HILL’S CORPS – Anderson’s Division – Mahone’s Brigade – Perry’s Brigade – Posey’s Brigade – Wilcox’s Brigade – Wright’s Brigade – Lane’s Battalion – Heth’s Division – Archer’s Brigade – Brockenbrough’s Brigade – Davis’ Brigade – Pettigrew’s Brigade – Garnett’s Battalion – Pender’s Division – Lane’s Brigade – Perrin’s Brigade – Scales’ Brigade – Thomas’ Brigade – Poague’s Battalion – Artillery Reserve – McIntosh’s Battalion – Pegram’s Battalion

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

Wilcox’s Brigade, Anderson’s Division, A.P. Hill’s Corps

Jenny — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:14:33 +0000

Wilcox’s Brigade served as a member of Anderson’s Division in the Third 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
HILL’S CORPS ANDERSON’S DIVISION
WILCOX’S BRIGADE
8th 9th 10th 11th 14th Alabama Infantry

July 2. Formed line here in forenoon. The 1Oth and 11th Regiments taking position on the right after a severe skirmish with the Union outpost. Advanced at 6 P. M. and broke the Union line on Emmitsburg Road capturing two guns and pursuing rapidly took many prisoners and six more guns. At Plum Run was met by a heavy fire of artillery and fresh infantry and being unsupported after severe losses fell back without being able to bring off the captured guns.

July 3. Took position west of Emmitsburg Road in support of artillery. Soon after Longstreet’s column started an order was received to advance and support it but smoke hiding the oblique course of Pickett’s Division the Brigade moving straight forward found itself engaged in a separate and useless conflict and was promptly withdrawn.

July 4. In line here all day and at dark began the march to Hagerstown.

Present 1777 Killed 51 Wounded 469 Missing 261 Total 781

When was this photograph taken? June 7, 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 Pitzer 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: February 8, 2009.

Location: Originally located at the Emmitsburg Road, opposite Klingel Farm buildings. In 1993, the tablet was moved from Emmitsburg Road to West side of Sickles Avenue at the Klingel Farm after it was hit by an automobile for third time in ten years. This monument is marked 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 is as follows,

ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
HILL’S CORPS ANDERSON’S DIVISION
WILCOX’S BRIGADE
8th 9th 10th 11th 14th Alabama Infantry

July 2. Formed line in forenoon the 10th and 11th Regiments taking position on the right after a severe skirmish with a Union outpost. Advanced at 6 P. M. and broke the Union line on Emmitsburg Road capturing two guns and pursuing rapidly took many prisoners and six guns. At Plum Run was met by a heavy fire of artillery and infantry and being unsupported after severe loss fell back without being able to bring off the captured guns.

At Gettysburg

Commander: Brig. Gen. Cadmus Marcellus Wilcox (May 20, 1824 – December 2, 1890) was a career United States Army officer who served in the Mexican–American War and also was a Confederate general during the American Civil War. More about this officer.

After Action Report: After Action Report of Brig. Gen. Cadmus M. Wilcox (will open a pop up window).

Regiments

8th Alabama Infantry

Commander: Lt. Col. Hilary A. Herbert (1834-1919). Native of Laurensville, South Carolina. Wounded at the Wilderness. Post-war member of U.S. Congress and Secretary of the Navy under Grover Cleveland.

Strength: 477; 40 killed, 146 wounded, 80 missing.

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

Capt. C.P.B. Branagan, Company I
Lt. B.J. Fuller, Company K
Capt. Lewis A. Livingston, Company F, aged 29
Lt. George Schwarz, Company G
Lt. Robert R. Scott, Company H

Supplemental Materials: None.

9th Alabama Infantry

Commander: Capt. Joseph H. King. Went by his middle name of Horace. Wounded in the Seven Days and at Gettysburg.

Strength: 306; 8 killed, 32 wounded, 76 missing.

Supplemental Materials: None.

10th Alabama Infantry

Commander: Col. William H. Forney (1823-1894). Rose to rank of general. Born in Lincolnton, North Carolina; moved to Alabama early in life. Lawyer in Jacksonville. Post-war Congressman from Alabama and member of the Gettysburg Battlefield Commission.

Strength: 311; 15 killed, 89 wounded, 0 missing.

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

Lt. William A. Brownlee, Company H

Supplemental Materials: None.

11th Alabama Infantry

Commander: Col. John C. C. Sanders (1840-1864). Native of Tuscaloosa. Severely wounded at Frayser’s Farm. Wounded in knee at Gettysburg. Promoted to general. Mortally wounded at Globe Tavern. Buried in Richmond’s Hollywood Cemetery.

Strength: 311; 7 killed, 68 wounded, 0 missing.

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

Lt. James H. Moorhead, Company H

Supplemental Materials: None.

14th Alabama Infantry

Commander: Col. Lucius Pinckard (1841-1909). Lived in Tuskegee. Wounded at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. Macon County sheriff.

Strength: 316; 8 killed, 40 wounded, 0 missing.

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

Lt. Woody Dozier, Company D

Supplemental Materials: None.

Hill’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

Perry’s Brigade, Anderson’s Division, Hill’s Corps

Jenny — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:09:01 +0000

Perry’s Brigade served as a member of Anderson’s Division in the Third 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.
HILL’S CORPS ANDERSON’S DIVISION
PERRY’S BRIGADE
2nd 5th 8th Florida Infantry

July 2. Formed line in forenoon in the eastern border of these woods. Advanced at 6 P. M. and assisted in forcing the Union line on the Emmitsburg Road and by rapid pursuit compelled the temporary abandonment of several guns. At the foot of the slope met fresh Union forces and the line on its right retiring it also fell back. The colorbearer of the 8th Florida fell and its flag was lost.

July 3. Ordered to join Wilcox’s Brigade on its left and conform to its movements. Supported artillery until Longstreet’s column started and then advanced in aid of his assault. But dense smoke hiding his oblique course the Brigade moved directly forward. In the gap caused thereby a strong force struck its left flank capturing about half of the 2nd Florida and its colors.

July 4. In line here and at dark began the march to Hagerstown.

Present 700 Killed 33 Wounded 217 Missing 205 Total 455

When was this photograph taken? September 25, 2010.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on West side of West Confederate Avenue, South end of Spangler Woods.

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

Secondary Monuments and Markers

Monument Title: Advanced Position Marker

Photographed: September 20, 2009.

Location: Emmitsburg Road, north of Sickles Avenue. Monument location is denoted on the map above by a RED pushpin.

Description: Iron tablet denotes advanced position of the brigade during the battle. Text is as follows,

ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
HILL’S CORPS ANDERSON’S DIVISION
PERRY’S BRIGADE
2nd 5th 8th Florida Infantry

July 2. Formed line in forenoon in the western border of these woods. Advanced at 6 P. M. and assisted in driving back the Union lines on Emmitsburg Road and by rapid pursuit compelled the temporary abandonment of several guns. At the foot of the slope met Union infantry and the line on the right retiring also fell back. The color bearer of the 8th Florida fell and its flag was lost.

At Gettysburg

Commander: Colonel David Lang (May 9, 1838 – December 13, 1917) was a land surveyor, Confederate States Army officer during the American Civil War, civil engineer, and Florida politician.

After Action Report: After Action Report of Col. David Lang (will open a pop up window).

Regiments

2nd Florida Infantry

Commander: Maj. Walter R. Moore (1835-?). Native of Columbia County. Wounded at Seven Pines, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg. Survived the War to surrender at Appomattox.

Strength: 242; 24 killed, 71 wounded, at least 11 missing.

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

Capt. Elliott L. Hampton, Company M
Capt. R.G. Jerkins, Company B
Capt. William E. McCalsan, Company E
Lt. George E. Pooser, Company F
Lt. H.F. Riley, Company A
Lt. P. Shealy, Company C

Supplemental Materials: None.

5th Florida Infantry

Commander: Capt. Richmond N. Gardner (?-?).

Strength: 321; 39 killed, 77 wounded, at least 23 missing.

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

Capt. Joel C. Blake, Company K, aged 22
Capt. John Frink, Company F
Lt. John A. Jenkins, Company E
Lt. George R. Walker, Company G

Supplemental Materials: None.

8th Florida Infantry

Commander: Lt. Col. William Baya (1834-1903). Native of St. Augustine County. Wounded at Fredericksburg, Bristoe Station, and Weldon Railroad.

Strength: 176; 17 killed, 80 wounded, at least 11 missing.

Supplemental Materials: None.

Hill’s Corps, ANV at Gettysburg

Florida at Gettysburg

FLORIDA :: INFANTRY – 2nd Infantry – 5th Infantry – 8th Infantry

Garnett’s Brigade, Pickett’s Division, Longstreet’s Corps

Jenny — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:59:55 +0000

Garnett’s Brigade served as a member of Pickett’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.

How is it inscribed? The monument reads,

C. S. A.
ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
LONGSTREET’S CORPS PICKETT’S DIVISION
GARNETT’S BRIGADE
8th 18th 19th 28th 56th Virginia Infantry

July2. Arrived about sunset and bivouacked on the western border of Spangler’s Woods.

July 3. In the forenoon formed line on Kemper’s left in the field east of the woods. At the cessation of the cannonade advanced and took part in Longstreet’s assault on the Union position in the vicinity of the Angle. This advance was made in good order under a storm of shells and grape and a deadly fire of musketry after passing the Emmitsburg Road. The lines were much broken in crossing the post and rail fences on both sides of that road but with shattered ranks the Brigade pushed on and took part in the final struggle at the Angle. Gen. R. B. Garnett fell dead from his saddle in front of the stone wall.

July 4. Spent the day in reorganization and during the night began the march to Hagerstown.

Present 1480 Killed 78 Wounded 324 Missing 539 Total 941

When was this photograph taken? September 25, 2010.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on West side of West Confederate Avenue at Spangler Woods, south of Virginia State 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: Brig. Gen. Richard Brooke Garnett (November 21, 1817 – July 3, 1863) was a career United States Army officer and a Confederate general in the American Civil War. He was killed during Pickett’s Charge at the Battle of Gettysburg. More about this officer.

After Action Report: After Action Report of Maj. Charles S. Peyton (will open a pop up window).

Regiments

8th Virginia Infantry

Commander: Col. Eppa Hunton (1822-1908). Native of Warrenton. Wounded on July 3. Commanded Garnett’s Brigade and rose to rank of General. Post-war member of U.S. Congress in both House and Senate. Buried in Hollywood Cemetery.

Strength: 193; 39 killed, 79 wounded, 60 missing.

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

Lt. Edwin T. Adams, Company A
Lt. William T. Ayre, Company F, aged 20
Capt. William R. Bissell, Company A
Capt. Alexander Grayson, Company F
Capt. John T. Green, Company I
Lt. James B. Miller, Company A, aged 27
Lt. Fielding F. Payne, Company F
Lt. John R. Presgraves, Company I

Supplemental Materials: None.

18th Virginia Infantry

Commander: Lt. Col. Henry A. Carrington (1832-1885). Graduate of VMI. Wounded at Seven Pines and on July 3 at Gettysburg. Post-war farmer in Halifax County.

Strength: 312; 54 killed, 134 wounded, 57 missing.

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

Lt. William C. Austin, Company E
Lt. William F. Cocke, Company E, aged 26
Lt. Aurelius A. Watkins, Company C

Supplemental Materials: None.

19th Virginia Infantry

Commander: Col. Henry Gantt (1831-1884). VMI 1851. Native of Scottsville. Wounded at Second Manassas and Gettysburg. Lt. Col. John T. Ellis (1827-1863) took command from Gantt. Native of Amherst County. VMI 1848. Wounded at Gaines Mill and killed at Gettysburg.

Strength: 328; 42 killed, 41 wounded, 68 missing.

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

Lt. Col. John T. Ellis, Field Officer, aged 36
Lt. William W. Goss, Company E
Lt. James H. Grinstead, Company K
Lt. John W. Hill, Company A
Lt. James E. Landrum, Company H
Lt. William B. LeTellier, Company E, aged 24

Supplemental Materials: None.

28th Virginia Infantry

Commander: Col. Robert C. Allen (1834-1863). Native of Shenandoah County. VMI 1855; lawyer in Salem. Killed at Gettysburg. Lt. Col. William Watts (1817-1877) took command from Allen. He was Allen’s law partner in Salem. Wounded on July 3. Final commander was Maj. Nathaniel C. Wilson (1839-1863). Graduate of University of Virginia. Native of Fincastle. Wounded in face at Seven Pines and killed at Gettysburg.

Strength: 333; 44 killed, 65 wounded, 73 missing.

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

Col. Robert C. Allen, Field Officer, aged 29
Lt. James A. Graybill, Company K
Lt. Thomas C. Holland, Company G
Lt. Owen H. Tucker, Company B
Lt. John P. Waldron, Company D
Lt. John Walrond, Company D
Major Nathaniel C. Wilson, Field Officer, aged 23

Supplemental Materials: None.

56th Virginia Infantry.

Commander: Col. William D. Stuart (1830-1863). VMI 1850. Teacher in Richmond. Mortally wounded at Gettysburg, dying on July 30.

Strength: 289; 51 killed, 72 wounded, 66 missing.

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

Lt. William A. Blick, Company E
Lt. John T. Burton, Company E
Lt. Robert S. Ellis, Company C
Lt. Joseph H. Smith, Company C
Colonel William D. Stuart, field officer, aged 32
Capt. James C. Wyant, Company H

Supplemental Materials: None.

Longstreet’s Corps, ANV at Gettysburg

Virginia at Gettysburg