Near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gordon's Brigade
Early's Division - Ewell's Corps
— Army of Northern Virginia —
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 17, 2008
1. Gordon's Brigade Tablet
Army of Northern Virginia
Ewell's Corps Early's Division
Gordon's Brigade
13th. 26th. 31st. 38th. 60th. 61st.
Georgia Infantry
July 2 After participating in the operations of July 1st at Barlow Knoll and elsewhere it took position in the afternoon on the railroad between the town and Rock Creek. When the assault was made at 8 p.m. on East Cemetery Hill the Brigade advanced to its support but was halted here because the expected re-enforcements from the right were unable to co-operate and it was evident that the assault would fail.
July 3 Remained here skirmishing with sharpshooters and exposed to Artillery fire.
July 4 The Brigade was withdrawn and moved to Seminary Ridge after midnight began the march to Hagerstown.
Present about 1500. Killed 71, wounded 270, missing 39. Total 380.
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 1910.
Location. 39° 49.693′ N, 77° 13.552′ 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hoke's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Hays's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Early's Division (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Henry Culp Farm (about 700 feet away); Trinity United Church of Christ (approx. 0.2 miles away); "…in less than half an hour…" (approx. 0.2 miles away); Culp's Hill (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.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Gordon's Brigade at Gettysburg
Also see . . .
1. John B. Gordon. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 11, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Report of Brig. Gen. J. B. Gordon. 38th Regiment Georgia Volunteers website entry:
Concerning the actions of July 2 and 3, Gordon wrote, The movements during the succeeding days of the battle (July 2 and 3), I do not consider of sufficient importance to mention. (Submitted on November 12, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
3. Early's Division, Gordon's Brigade. Stone Sentinels
via Wikipedia, 1862
2. John Brown Gordon
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 17, 2008
3. Gordon's Brigade Tablet
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 17, 2008
4. Gordon's Brigade in Reserve
In the later stages of the action on July 2 and on July 3, Gordon's Brigade was stationed along Winebrenner's Run facing south toward East Cemetery Hill and Culp's Hill. This view looks past the tablet location to the east. Trees mark in the distant center mark the course of Winebrenner's Run. To the distant left is the Henry Culp House and Farm.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,094 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 12, 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 12, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
