Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Davis's Brigade
Heth's Division - Hill's Corps
— Army of Northern Virginia —
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 1, 2008
1. Davis's Brigade Tablet
Army of Northern Virginia
Hill's Corps Heth's Division
Davis's Brigade
2nd. 11th. 42nd. Mississippi
55th. North Carolina Infantry
July 1 Formed west of Herr's Tavern crossed Willoughby Run about 10 a.m. Advanced in line and soon encountered artillery supported by 2nd Brigade 1st Division First Corps. The engagement was stubborn. The advance was made to the railroad cut after a short interval the attack was renewed at the cut and the Brigade was forced back losing many killed and wounded. A large force advancing on the right and rear opening a heavy flank fire the order was given to retire. About 3 p.m. the Brigade again moved forward with the Division and reached the suburbs of the town. The Brigade in the advance in the morning reached the railroad cut.
July 2 Not engaged.
July 3 Formed part of the column of Longstreet's assault.
July 4 The Brigade took up the line of march during the night to Hagerstown.
Erected 1910 by Gettysburg National Military Park Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1935.
Location. 39° 50.3′ N, 77° 14.87′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Brevet Major General James Samuel Wadsworth (a few steps from this marker); Trapped in the Cut (a few steps from this marker); 147th New York Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 3rd Indiana Cavalry (within shouting distance of this marker); 56th Pennsylvania Infantry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); M.O.L.L.U.S. Memorial (about 300 feet away); 14th Regiment New York State Militia (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named M.O.L.L.U.S. Memorial (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Davis's Brigade Tablets at Gettysburg.
Also see . . . Reports of Brig. Gen. Joseph R. Davis. Gen. Davis described the advance of his brigade in his official report:
The line of skirmishers advanced, and the brigade moved forward about 1 mile, driving in the enemy's skirmishers, and came within range of his line of battle, which was drawn up on a high hill in a field a short distance
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 23, 2015
2. Davis's Brigade Marker
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 23, 2015
3. Davis's Brigade Marker
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 1, 2008
4. Davis's Brigade Tablet
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 23, 2015
5. Davis's Brigade Marker
Looking South Along Reynolds Avenue
Looking South Along Reynolds Avenue
Photographed By Craig Swain, January 13, 2007
6. Advance of Davis' Brigade
Looking at the Second Railroad Cut from a point northwest of the tablet location. Davis' Brigade advanced from in this direction against what was at that time the right flank of the Federal infantry line. The Federals of Cutler's Brigade were just then deploying north of the railroad bed. Davis' Brigade was arrayed from left to right - 55th North Carolina, 2nd Mississippi, and 42nd Mississippi.
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 1, 2008
7. Davis' Brigade in the Cut
Looking from the Second Railroad Cut bridge to the southwest (toward Gettysburg). The 2nd Mississippi and 55th North Carolina reached the railroad bed. Davis' men were stopped by the reforming regiments of Cutler's Brigade and other Federals advancing from the south. At the furthest point, the 55th North Carolina early reached the Third Railroad Cut beside the tree line in the upper left of this photo. The 2nd Mississippi then defended in the railroad bed in the center of this photo.
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 1, 2008
8. Davis Falls Back
Looking west from the Second Railroad Cut bridge. The first railroad cut is along the rise in the center. As the Federals boxed in Davis' men in the railroad bed, they withdrew across the fields to the right of this view.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,206 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 16, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2, 3. submitted on July 17, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 4. submitted on January 16, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 5. submitted on July 17, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 6, 7, 8. submitted on January 16, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
