Near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Army of Northern Virginia

July 3, 1863

Photographed By Craig Swain, August 16, 2008

1. Army of Northern Virginia Tablet - July 3, 1863

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Pickett's Division Longstreet's Corps arrived on the field early in the morning.

Robertson's and Jones's Brigades Stuart's Cavalry Division marched from Chambersburg via Cashtown and Fairfield to a position on the right flank of the Confederate Army. Jones's Brigade had a severe fight with the 6th United States Cavalry near Fairfield Penna.

Imboden's Brigade of Mounted Infantry reached the field at noon.

Erected by Gettysburg National Military Park Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.

Location. 39° 49.634′ N, 77° 14.686′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. Marker is on West Confederate Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Located near the Shultz Woods in Gettysburg National Military Park, across the street from the National Guard Armory. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gettysburg PA 17325, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Army of Northern Virginia (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Army of Northern Virginia

Army of Northern Virginia Itinerary Tablets image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain

2. Army of Northern Virginia Itinerary Tablets

Ten tablets cover the movements of the Confederate army from June 26 to July 5, 1863.

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(here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Army of Northern Virginia (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Army of Northern Virginia (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Army of Northern Virginia (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Army of Northern Virginia (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Army of Northern Virginia (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Army of Northern Virginia (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.

More about this marker. The tablet is one of ten placed originally by the Battlefield Commission around the turn of the century. These were restored and placed on Seminary Ridge in 2007.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 839 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 27, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.