Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
11th Mississippi Infantry Regiment
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 17, 2008
1. 11th Mississippi Advance Position Marker
(Front):
Infantry Regiment
Seven Pines
Gaines Farm
Malvern Hill
(Plaque):
The Regiment was here "subjected to a most galling fire of musketry and artillery that so reduced the already thinned ranks that any further effort to carry the position was hopeless, and there was nothing left but to retire."
Report of Brig. Gen. Joseph R. Davis.
(Lower Inscription):
Killed in Action / Died of Wounds - 110
Wounded / Wounded Captured - 193
Captured unwounded - 37
Non-casualty - 53
Erected 2000.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 3, 1863.
Location. 39° 48.92′ N, 77° 14.131′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Memorial is on Hancock Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Located next to the Brian Farm Buildings on Cemetery Ridge, at Gettysburg National Military Park. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 111th New York Infantry (a few steps from this marker); 12th Regiment New Jersey Volunteers (a few steps from this marker); Third Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); The Brian Farm (within shouting distance of this marker); Third Division (within shouting distance of this marker); Abraham Brian Farm (within shouting distance of this marker); 107th Regiment Pennsylvania Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Pettigrew's Charge (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 17, 2008
2. Plaque on Top of Marker
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 17, 2008
3. Back of Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2010
4. 11th Mississippi Infantry Regiment Marker
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 17, 2008
5. Advance of the 11th Mississippi
Looking past the position marker toward the Confederate lines on Seminary Ridge. The Regiment began its advance on July 3 in the woods seen in the distance. The 11th Mississippi was the left most unit in the advance and was subjected to heavy fire on it's front and flanks. Only a handful of the men reached the stone wall. Company A, the "University Greys" lost every man in the assault - killed, wounded, or captured.
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 21, 2009
6. Looking from the Attacker's Point of View
Looking up the slope of Cemetery Ridge in the direction the 11th Mississippi assaulted. The position marker stands to the right of the Bryan barn, next to the fence.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,931 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 20, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on November 13, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on December 20, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 6. submitted on March 29, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
