| Pennsylvania (Adams County), Gettysburg — 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry |
| | Position occupied on the afternoon of July 3rd 1863 16th Penna Cavalry 2nd Brigade 2nd Cavalry Division Cavalry Corps Army of the Potomac — Map (db m9502) |
| Pennsylvania (Adams County), Gettysburg — 10th New York Cavalry |
| | (Front): 10th New York Cavalry 2rd. Brig. 2nd. Div. Cavalry Corps July 2nd. 1863 3 to 8 P.M.(Back):Casualties Killed 2. Wounded 4. Missing 3. Total Loss 9. — Map (db m9469) |
| Pennsylvania (Adams County), Gettysburg — Union Second Cavalry Division |
| | Units of the Union Second Cavalry Division, commanded by Brig. Gen. D.M. Gregg, were engaged here with a portion of the Confederate "Stonewall" Brigade, Johnston's Division, from about 6 to 10 p.m. on July 2, 1863. The 3rd Pennsylvania Cavalry occupied the ground to the right, the 1st New Jersey Cavalry and Company A, Purnell (Maryland) Legion to the left, the 10th New York Cavalry and a section of Battery H, 3rd Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery were in support. On July 3, the 16th Pennsylvania . . . — Map (db m9472) |
| Pennsylvania (Adams County), Gettysburg — Battery H, 3d Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery |
| | Battery H 3d Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery 1st Brigade 2d Division Cavalry Corps Mounted as a battery of light artillery May 6 1863 Second Section Participated in the Battle Mustered in January 19 1863 Mustered out July 25, 1865 Temporarily attached to the 1st Brigade 2d Division Cavalry Corps from June 28 to July 7 1863 — Map (db m9471) |
| Pennsylvania (Adams County), Gettysburg — First Maine Cavalry |
| | (Front): This monument commemorates the services of the First Maine Cavalry on this battle-field, July 3, 1863 Col. C. H. Smith. Commanding. 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, Cavalry Corps (Back): Middletown - Winchester Cedar Mountain - Second Bull Run South Mountain - Antietam Fredericksburg - Rappahannock St'n Brandy Station - Aldie Middleburg - Upperville Gettysburg - Shepardstown Sulphur Springs - Mine Run Fortifications of Richmond - Old Church Todd's Tavern - Ground Squirrel . . . — Map (db m9129) |
| Pennsylvania (Adams County), Gettysburg — Third Brigade Second Division - Cavalry Corps Army of the Potomac |
| | Army of the Potomac Cavalry Corps Second Division Third Brigade Col. J. Irvin Gregg 1st Maine (10 cos.) 10th New York 4th, 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry July 2 Arrived and took position on Hanover Road 2 miles from Gettysburg in proximity to Lieut. Gen. Ewell's Corps about 11 a.m. Two regiments of infantry from Eleventh Corps were in front as skirmishers. They were withdrawn about 3 p.m. and 10th New York deployed in their place. Confederate sharpshooters from hill and woods in front were . . . — Map (db m9124) |
| Pennsylvania (Adams County), Gettysburg — Battery M, Second U.S. Artillery First Brigade Horse Artillery Cavalry Corps |
| | Army of the Potomac Cavalry Corps First Brigade Horse Artillery Battery M Second U.S. Artillery Six 3 inch rifles Lieut. A. C. M. Pennington Commanding July 2 Engaged with the Confederates at Hunterstown July 3 Engaged in Brig. General Custer's Brigade with Major General J.E.B. Stuart's Confederate Cavalry on the right of the Union Army Casualties Wounded 1 Officer — Map (db m9123) |
| Pennsylvania (Adams County), Gettysburg — Batteries E & G First U.S. Artillery Cavalry Corps Army of the Potomac |
| | Army of the Potomac Cavalry Corps Batteries E & G First U.S. Artillery Four 12 pounders Captain Alanson M. Randol Commanding July 1 & 2 With First Brigade Second Cavalry Division. Not engaged. July 3 One section under Lieut. James Chester was ordered to Second Brigade Third Cavalry Division and took position west of the Low Dutch Road and with Brig. Gen. Custer's Second Brigade Third Division Cavalry Corps was hotly engaged in repelling the attack of Major General Stuart's Confederate . . . — Map (db m9148) |
| Pennsylvania (Adams County), Gettysburg — Second Brigade Horse Artillery - Cavalry Corps Army of the Potomac |
| | Army of the Potomac Cavalry Corps Horse Artillery Second Brigade Capt. John C. Tidball 1st U.S. Batteries E and G Capt. Alanson M. Randol July 2d and 3d with cavalry on right under Brig. Gen. D. McM. Gregg 1st U.S. Battery K Capt. William M. Graham July 3d with the Reserve Cavalry Brigade on extreme left 2d U.S. Battery A Lieut. John H. Calef July 1st with First Brigade First Division on the right and left of Chambersburg Pike July 2d in front of Little Round Top 3d U.S. Battery C . . . — Map (db m9170) |
| Pennsylvania (Adams County), Gettysburg — Batteries E & G First U.S. Artillery Cavalry Corps Army of the Potomac |
| | Army of the Potomac Cavalry Corps Batteries E & G First U.S. Artillery Four 12 pounders Captain Alanson M. Randol Commanding July 1 & 2 With First Brigade Second Cavalry Division. Not engaged. July 3 One section under Lieut. James Chester was ordered to Second Brigade Third Cavalry Division and took position west of the Low Dutch Road and with Brig. Gen. Custer's Second Brigade Third Division Cavalry Corps was hotly engaged in repelling the attack of Major General Stuart's Confederate . . . — Map (db m9172) |
| Pennsylvania (Adams County), Gettysburg — Second Division Cavalry Corps Army of the Potomac |
| | Army of the Potomac Cavalry Corps Second Division The extreme right flank of the Army of the Potomac July 3, 1863. Held by Capt. James W. Walsh's Squadron 3d Pennsylvania Cavalry on the left of which to the west of the Low Dutch Road was posted Capt. Frank W. Hess's Squadron. On the left of the latter squadron was Capt. Wm. E. Miller's Battalion of the Regiment which charged through the Confederate column almost up to their batteries on Cress's Ridge north of Rummel Farm Buildings. — Map (db m9119) |
| Pennsylvania (Adams County), Gettysburg — 1st Regt. MD Cav |
| | (Front Face): Maryland's Tribute to Her Loyal Sons Dedicated to the 1st Regt. MD. Cav. Lt. Col. James M. Deems 1st Brig. 2nd Div. Cavalry Corps Illegible inscription line July 3d, 1863 (Rear Face): Organized at Baltimore, MD. November 1861 Participated in sixty-two engagement including the following- Charlestown, Va - May 23, 1862. 2d Bull Run - Aug. 29-30, 1862. Stoneman's Raid, Va. - Apr & May 1863. Brandy Station, Va. - June 9, 1863. Aldie, Va. - June 19, 1863. . . . — Map (db m9173) |
| Pennsylvania (Adams County), Gettysburg — First Brigade Second Division - Cavalry Corps Army of the Potomac |
| | Army of the Potomac Cavalry Corps Second Division First Brigade Col. John B. McIntosh 1st Md. (11 Cos.) Purnell Legion, 1st Mass. Co. A. 1st New Jersey, 1st, 3rd Penna. Cavalry Section Battery H, 3rd. Penna. H. Artillery July 2 After an exhausting march took position about noon on Hanover Road near intersection with Low Dutch Road. Third brigade on left. During the afternoon there was a skirmish between Penna., Purnell Legion, 1st New Jersey, and Section Battery H 3d Penna. H.A. and 2d . . . — Map (db m9250) |
| Pennsylvania (Adams County), Gettysburg — Second Division Cavalry Corps Army of the Potomac |
| | Army of the Potomac Cavalry Corps Second Division Brig. General David McM. Gregg First Brigade Col. John B. McIntosh Second Brigade Col Pennock Huey Third Brigade Col. J. Irvin Gregg July 2 Gen. Gregg with two Brigades left Hanover and took position about noon at the junction of the Hanover Road with the Low Dutch Road First Brigade on the right Third on the left connecting with the infantry pickets. (The Second Brigade having been sent to Westminster) Took and held Brinkerhoff Ridge after . . . — Map (db m9296) |
| Pennsylvania (Adams County), Gettysburg — Union Cavalry Gregg Cavalry Shaft |
| | (East Face Inscription): This Shaft marks the field of the engagement between the Union Cavalry commanded by Brig. Gen. D. McM. Gregg and the Confederate Cavalry Commanded by Maj. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart July 3d, 1863. (North Face Inscription): Union Forces. 2d Brigade 3d Cavalry Division Brig. Gen. G. A. Custer. 1st Mich. Cavalry, Col. C. H. Town. 5th Mich. Cavalry, Col. R. A. Alger. 6th Mich Cavalry, Col. Geo. Gray. 7th Michigan Cavalry, Col. W. D. Mann. Union . . . — Map (db m9268) |
| Pennsylvania (Adams County), Gettysburg — Third Pennsylvania Cavalry |
| | . . . — Map (db m9273) |
| Pennsylvania (Adams County), Gettysburg — Co. A Purnell Legion Maryland Cavalry |
| | (Front): Co. A. Purnell Legion Maryland Cavalry Maryland's Tribute to Her Loyal Sons (Around Base): 1st Brigade 2nd Division Cavalry Corps (Back):This detached company commanded by Capt. Robert E. Duvall. served in the cavalry engagement on this flank. July 2nd and 3rd 1863. Organized at Pikesville MD. Sept. Oct. and Nov. 1861 Mustered out at Fort Monroe, Va. July 23 1865. — Map (db m9325) |
| Pennsylvania (Adams County), Gettysburg — Michigan Cavalry Brigade 2nd Brig. 3rd Div. Cavalry Corps |
| | (Left Face): This monument marks the field where the Michigan Cavalry Brigade under its gallant leader General George A. Custer rendered signal and distinguished service in assisting to defeat the further advance of a numerically superior force under the Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart, who in conjunction with Pickett's charge upon the centre, attempted to turn the right flank of the Union army at that critical hour of conflict upon the afternoon of July 3rd 1863. Field held from 8 . . . — Map (db m9328) |
| Pennsylvania (Adams County), Gettysburg — A Violent Collision of Cavalry July 3, 1863 - Third Day |
| | "So sudden and violent was the collision that many of the horses were turned end over end, and crushed their riders beneath them." Capt. William E. Miller, U.S.A. 4th Pennsylvania Cavalry On the afternoon of July 3, Confederate Maj. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart mounted several cavalry attacks against Brig. Gen. David M. Gregg's Union cavalry positioned along the Hanover Road 1/2 mile in front of you. A colonel of the 1st Virginia Cavalry reported the fighting was "hand to hand, blow for blow, cut for . . . — Map (db m9130) |
| Pennsylvania (Adams County), Gettysburg — Second Brigade Third Division - Cavalry Corps Army of the Potomac |
| | Army of the Potomac Cavalry Corps Third Division Second Brigade Brig. Gen. George A. Custer 1st. 5th. 6th. 7th (10 cos.) Michigan Cavalry June 30 Skirmished with Major Gen. Stuart's Cavalry at Hanover supported Battery M 2d U.S. July 1 Not engaged. July 2 Engaged with Brig. Gen. Hampton's Brigade of Major Gen. Stuart's Cavalry at Hunterstown and with the aid of Battery M 2d U.S. forced it from the field. The 7th Michigan dismounted as skirmishers. July 3 Marched to Two Taverns arriving . . . — Map (db m9333) |
| Pennsylvania (Adams County), Gettysburg — First New Jersey Cavalry |
| | (Front or North Face):Maj. Myron H. Beaumont. 1st Brigade, 2d Cavalry Division ——— July 3, 1863. ——— Erected by the State of New Jersey 1888 (Left or West Face):Organized in September 1861, and served to the end of the war. Participated in 97 engagements ——— Losses Killed in action 79. Died of wounds Etc. 170, Died, prisoners of war, 34. Missing, supposed dead, 12. (Back or South Face):Officers killed in battle during . . . — Map (db m9379) |
| Pennsylvania (Adams County), Gettysburg — Stuart Strikes the Rear July 3, 1863 - Third Day |
| | I...hoped to effect a surprise on the enemy's rear...." Maj. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart, C.S.A. Commander, Confederate Cavalry Division On this high ground three miles east of Gettysburg, 6,300 Confederate cavalrymen under Maj. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart took position on the afternoon of July 3. Their objective was to exploit the anticipated success of the Confederate infantry assault on Cemetery Ridge. Most of his troopers were concealed in the woods in front of you along Cress Ridge. Some were posted . . . — Map (db m9382) |
| Pennsylvania (Adams County), Gettysburg — Jenkins's Brigade Stuart's Cavalry Division Army of Northern Virginia |
| | C.S.A. Army of Northern Virginia Stuart's Cavalry Division Jenkins's Brigade 14th, 16th, 17th Virginia Cavalry 34th and 36th Virginia Cavalry Battalions July 3 The Brigade had been with Ewell's Corps but rejoined the Cavalry Division here on this day about noon. It was armed with Enfield Rifles but by an oversight brought to this field only about ten rounds of ammunition. While this lasted it was actively engaged mainly on foot as sharpshooters around and in front of the Rummel Barn and . . . — Map (db m9385) |
| Pennsylvania (Adams County), Gettysburg — Chambliss's Brigade Stuart's Cavalry Division Army of Northern Virginia |
| | C.S.A. Army of Northern Virginia Stuart's Cavalry Division Chambliss's Brigade 2nd North Carolina and 9th, 10th, 13th Virginia Cavalry July 3 The Brigade reached here about noon and took an active part in the fight until it ended. Some of the men serving as sharpshooters in the vicinity of the Rummel Barn but most of the Command participating in the charges made by the Cavalry during the afternoon. It left the field after nightfall. Losses Killed 6 Wounded 41 Missing 25 Total 74 — Map (db m9422) |
| Pennsylvania (Adams County), Gettysburg — Captain Thomas E. Jackson's Battery Stuart's Horse Artillery Army of Northern Virginia |
| | Army of Northern Virginia Stuart's Horse Artillery Captain Thomas E. Jackson's Battery Two 3 inch Rifles and two howitzers July 3 The Battery was attached to Jenkins's Cavalry Brigade and took part in the fight here on the right wing of the Confederates not far from the Rummel barn but its limited supply of ammunition was soon exhausted and it was withdrawn. Losses not reported. — Map (db m9423) |
| Pennsylvania (Adams County), Gettysburg — Cavalry Division Army of Northern Virginia |
| | Army of Northern Virginia Cavalry Division Stuart's Division Major General J.E.B. Stuart Hampton's Brigade Brig. Gen. Wade Hampton, Col. L. S. Baker Robertson's Brigade Brig. Gen. Beverly H. Robertson Fitz Lee's Brigade Brig. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee Jenkins's Brigade Brig. Gen. A.G. Jenkins, Col. M.J. Ferguson Jones's Brigade Brig. Gen. William E. Jones W.H.F. Lee's Brigade Col. J.R. Chambliss, Jr. Stuart's Horse Artillery Six Batteries Major R.F. Beckham Robertson's and Jones's Brigades with 3 . . . — Map (db m9425) |
| Pennsylvania (Adams County), Gettysburg — McGregor's Battery - Beckham's Battalion Stuart's Horse Artillery Army of Northern Virginia |
| | Army of Northern Virginia Stuart's Horse Artilery Beckham's Battalion McGregor's Battery Two Napoleons and two 3 inch Rifles July 3 The Battery took an active part in the fight arriving about 2 p.m. and keeping up its fire until the ample supply of ammunition furnished on its way here in the forenoon was exhausted. It withdrew from the field under orders about nightfall Losses Killed 5 Wounded 7 Total 12 Horses killed and disabled 11 — Map (db m9426) |
| Pennsylvania (Adams County), Gettysburg — Hampton's Brigade Stuart's Cavalry Division Army of Northern Virginia |
| | C.S.A. Army of Northern Virginia Stuart's Cavalry Division Hampton's Brigade 1st. North Carolina 1st. and 2nd. South Carolina Cavalry Jeff Davis (Miss.) and Cobb's and Phillips's (GA.) Legions July 2 Engaged in the evening with 3rd Division Cavalry Corps near Hunterstown. Cobb's Legion led the attack and lost a number of officers and men killed and wounded. July 3 The Brigade arrived here about noon and skirmished with Union sharpshooters. In the afternoon the 1st North Carolina and Jeff . . . — Map (db m9454) |
| Pennsylvania (Adams County), Gettysburg — Breathed's Battery - Beckham's Battalion Stuart's Horse Artillery Army of Northern Virginia |
| | Army of Northern Virginia Stuart's Horse Artillery Beckham's Battalion Breathed's Battery Four 3 Inch Rifles July 3 The battery arrived here about 2 p.m. and took an active part in the fight until its ample supply of ammunition received in the forenoon on the way here was exhausted. It was withdrawn from the field about dark. Losses Killed 6 Wounded 8 Total 14 Horses killed or disabled 10 — Map (db m9456) |
| Pennsylvania (Adams County), Gettysburg — Horse Artillery Stuart's Cavalry Division Army of Northern Virginia |
| | C.S.A. Army of Northern Virginia Stuart's Cavalry Division Horse Artillery Major R. F. Beckham Commanding Breathed's Virginia Battery Chew's Virginia Battery Griffin's Maryland Battery Hart's South Carolina Battery McGregor's Virginia Battery Moorman's Virginia Battery July 3 These batteries were not permanently attached to the Cavalry Brigades but were sent to them when needed. Breathed's Battery with Brig. General W.H.F. Lee's Brigade. Chew's Battery with Brig. Gen. W.E. Jones's Brigade. . . . — Map (db m9457) |
| Pennsylvania (Adams County), Gettysburg — Green's Battery - Jones's Battalion Early's Division - Ewell's Corps Army of Northern Virginia |
| | Army of Northern Virginia Ewell's Corps Early's Division Jones's Battalion Green's Battery Louisiana Guard Artillery Two 10 pounder Parrotts and two 3 inch rifles July 3 After taking part in the fighting on the previous two days at Gettysburg and Hunterstown this Battery being detached from its Battalion brought its Parrott guns here and rendered important service in the cavalry battle not withdrawing until after dark. Losses - Killed 2 Wounded 5 Total 7 Horses disabled 2. — Map (db m9458) |
| Pennsylvania (Adams County), Gettysburg — Fitzhugh Lee's Brigade Stuart's Cavalry Division Army of Northern Virginia |
| | C.S.A. Army of Northern Virginia Stuart's Cavalry Division Fitzhugh Lee's Brigade 1st. Maryland Battalion and 1st. 2nd. 3rd. 4th. 5th. Virginia Cavalry July 2 The Battalion being on duty with Ewell's Corps the Brigade brought only the five regiments to the field where it arrived soon after midday and took position on the left of Hampton's Brigade on the edge of the neighboring woods. It participated actively in the conflict which ensued. Losses Killed 5 Wounded 16 Missing 29 Total 50 — Map (db m9459) |
| Pennsylvania (Adams County), Hunterstown — Army of the Potomac July 2, 1863 |
| | Second, Fifth and Sixth Corps, Lockwood's Brigade from the Middle Department, First and Third Brigades Second Cavalry Division, Third Cavalry Division and the Artillery Reserve reached the field of Gettysburg. First and Second Brigades First Cavalry Division marched from Gettysburg to Taneytown and Merritt's the Reserve Brigade of the First Cavalry Division from Mechanicsburg to Emmitsburg. Battle of Gettysburg second day, and skirmishes at Hunterstown and near Chambersburg, Pa. — Map (db m9543) |
| Pennsylvania (Adams County), Hunterstown — Brigadier General George Armstrong Custer |
| | (Front Plaque):"Wolverines" Three-fourths of a mile south of this site on the Hunterstown Road, newly appointed Brigadier General George Armstrong Custer led the Michigan Cavalry Brigade (1st, 5th, 6th, and 7th Regiments) in his first charge against superior forces of Confederate cavalry under General Wade Hampton and Cobb's Legion on July 2, 1863. During the attack, Custer's horse was shot from under him. Without a horse but uninjured, he found himself prone to the mercy of Confederate . . . — Map (db m10816) |
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