Near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Hays's Brigade
Early's Division - Ewell's Corps
— Army of Northern Virginia —
Army of Northern Virginia
Ewell's Corps Early's Division
Hays's Brigade
5th. 6th. 7th. 8th. 9th. Louisiana Infantry
July 1 Advanced at 3 p.m. with Hoke's Brigade flanked Eleventh Corps aided in taking guns pursued retreating Union troops into town capturing many and late in evening halted on East High St.
July 2 Moved forward early into the low ground here with its right flank resting on Baltimore St. and skirmished all day. At 8 p.m. with Hoke's Brigade charged East Cemetery Hill. Enfiladed by Artillery and exposed to musketry fire in front it pushed forward over all obstacles scaled the Hill and planted its colors on the lunettes capturing several guns. Assailed by fresh troops and with no supports it was forced to retire but brought off 75 prisoners and 4 stands of colors.
July 3 Occupied a position on High St. in the town.
July 4 At 2 a.m. moved to Seminary Ridge. After midnight began the march to Hagerstown.
Present about 1200. Killed 36, wounded 201, missing 95. Total 332.
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 1782.
Location. 39° 49.725′ N, 77° 13.58′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. Marker is on East Confederate Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Located adjacent to the Gettysburg Middle School, in the Gettysburg National Military Park. 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. Early's Division (within shouting distance of this marker); Gordon's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Hoke's Brigade (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Henry Culp Farm (about 700 feet away); Trinity United Church of Christ (about 700 feet away); "…in less than half an hour…" (about 800 feet away); Pioneer Organizers of Methodism in Adams County (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Adams County Prison (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Also see . . .
1. Early's Division, Hayes Brigade. Stone Sentinels website entry (Submitted on May 23, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Harry T. Hays. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 11, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,007 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 11, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on November 11, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4. submitted on November 11, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.