Hamiltonban Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Jones's Brigade
Stuart's Cavalry Division
— Army of Northern Virginia —
Photographed By Craig Swain, January 30, 2010
1. Jones's Brigade Tablet
Stuart's Cavalry Division
Jones's Brigade
6th. 7th. 11th. 12th. Cavalry Regiments
and 35th. Virginia Cavalry Battalion
July 2 Marched from near Greencastle Pa. to Chambersburg Pa.
July 3 The Brigade marched from Chambersburg Pa. via Cashtown to Fairfield Pa. Met the 6th U.S. Cavalry about two miles from Fairfield. The 7th Virginia charged in the advance and was repulsed. The 6th Virginia in support charged and forced the Union Regiment to retire with heavy losses. The Brigade encamped at Fairlfield for the night.
July 4 The Brigade held the Mountain Passes and picketed the left flank of the Army. Casualties Killed 11 wounded 30 missing 3. Total 47.
Erected by Gettysburg National Military Park Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1840.
Location. 39° 49.577′ N, 77° 22.083′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Hamiltonban Township. Marker is on Carrolls
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sixth Regiment U.S. Cavalry (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hugh Culbertson Farm (approx. half a mile away); Robertson's Brigade (approx. 1.4 miles away); Charles J. Gilland AmVets (approx. 2.2 miles away); Fairfield (approx. 2.4 miles away); Major Samuel S. Starr (approx. 2.7 miles away); St. John's United Church of Christ Bell (approx. 2.7 miles away); Field Hospital (approx. 2.7 miles away).
Also see . . . Battle of Fairfield. Gettysburg Daily article with Civil War authors J.D. Petruzzi Steve Stanley providing part two of a tour the Battle of Fairfield. (Submitted on January 31, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, January 30, 2010
2. Jones's Brigade Tablet
The Marshall House, which served as a field hospital after the fighting at Fairfield, is the red house in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,572 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 31, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
