Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Wofford's Brigade
McLaws's Division - Longstreet's Corps
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Photographed by Craig Swain, August 17, 2008
1. Wofford's Brigade Tablet
Army of Northern Virginia
Longstreet's Corps McLaws's Division
Wofford's Brigade
16th. 18th. 24th Regiments Cobb's and
Phillips's Legions Georgia Infantry
July 2 Arrived at 4 p.m. and formed line 100 yards west of this ordered to the front about 6 p.m. and advancing soon afterwards along the Wheatfield Road flanked the Union forces assailing the Loop and aided the Confederates thereby relieved in forcing them back through the Wheatfield to the foot of Little Round Top. Assailed there by a strong body of fresh troops and receiving at the same moment an order to withdraw the Brigade fell back at sunset to the grove west of the Wheatfield.
July 3 One regiment was left on outpost duty in that grove. The others supported artillery on Peach Orchard Ridge. All withdrew late in the afternoon.
July 4 In line here all day. At midnight began the march to Hagerstown.
Present about 1350. Killed 36, wounded 207, missing 112. Total 355.
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 1810.
Location. 39° 48.181′ N, 77° 15.37′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in
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Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Eshleman's Battalion (a few steps from this marker); Squires's Battery - Eshleman's Battalion (a few steps from this marker); Louisiana State Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Miller's Battery - Eshleman's Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); Barksdale's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Richardson's Battery - Eshleman's Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); Mississippi (within shouting distance of this marker); Barksdales Charge (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Photographed by Craig Swain, August 17, 2008
2. Wofford's Brigade Tablet
Wofford's Brigade formed behind Barksdale's Brigade on Seminary Ridge on the afternoon of July 2, on the west side of Pitzer's Woods. The Brigade later held a position along the Ridge on July 4, near this tablet's location.
Photographed by Craig Swain, August 16, 2008
3. Wofford's Brigade in the Wheatfield
Wofford's Brigade advanced through the Peach Orchard on July 2 and cleared the woods to the east, landing on the flank of three different Federal Brigades. From there, Wofford's men entered the Wheatfield. There they met counterattacks from several Federal Brigades sent to shore up the weakened sector. This view looks from the northern edge of the Wheatfield across to Little Round Top. Crawford Avenue is seen crossing Plum Run in the foreground.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,367 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 7, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
