Mount Pleasant Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Jenkins's Brigade
Stuart's Cavalry Division
| | Army of Northern Virginia | |
Photographed by Craig Swain, April 12, 2008
1. Jenkins's Brigade Tablet
Army of Northern Virginia
Stuart's Cavalry Division
Jenkins's Brigade
14th, 16th, 17th Virginia Cavalry
34th and 36th
Virginia Cavalry Battalions
July 3 The Brigade had been with Ewell's Corps but rejoined the Cavalry Division here on this day about noon. It was armed with Enfield Rifles but by an oversight brought to this field only about ten rounds of ammunition. While this lasted it was actively engaged mainly on foot as sharpshooters around and in front of the Rummel Barn and out-houses.
It was withdrawn from the field at an early hour in the evening.
Losses not reported.
Erected 1910 by Gettysburg National Military Park Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Gettysburg National Military Park Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 3, 1863.
Location. 39° 49.946′ N, 77° 10.43′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Mount Pleasant Township. It is on Confederate Cavalry Avenue north of Gregg Avenue, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located in the East Cavalry Battlefield section of the Gettysburg National Military Park.
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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: Chambliss's Brigade (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Captain Thomas E. Jackson's Battery (approx. Ό mile away); Cavalry Division (approx. Ό mile away); Braving the Firestorm (approx. 0.3 miles away); McGregor's Battery - Beckham's Battalion (approx. 0.3 miles away); First New Jersey Cavalry (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hampton's Brigade (approx. 0.4 miles away); Breathed's Battery - Beckham's Battalion (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Stuart Strikes the Rear (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Regarding Jenkins's Brigade. A contributor notes that the marker may be missing as of February 2022.
Also see . . . Jenkins' Brigade in the Gettysburg Campaign. A study of the Brigade's operations in the campaign. Jenkins' cavalry was on the field for all three days of the battle, but was posted on the flanks, seeing only limited action until July 3. General Jenkins himself was wounded by Federal
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 23, 2015
2. Jenkins's Brigade Marker
Photographed by Craig Swain, April 12, 2008
3. Jenkins's Brigade Tablet
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 23, 2015
4. Jenkins's Brigade Marker
Photographed by Craig Swain, April 12, 2008
5. Rummel Farm Fields
Looking east from the tablet location. The park road cuts through the tree line around Little's Run in the distance, just right of center. Much of Jenkins' Brigade was deployed on a skirmish line across the fields in the foreground. The statement on the marker regarding the amount of ammunition carried into battle by the brigade has been questioned by many historians. Since Jenkins' men were engaged for three to four hours alone, certainly more ammunition was available and issued.
Photographed by Craig Swain, April 12, 2008
6. Rummel Farm Buildings
The Rummel Farm's buildings were used by sharpshooters from Jenkins' Brigade.
Photographed by Mike McKeown, March 24, 2024
7. Jenkins's Brigade Marker
Marker damaged/removed as of March 2024
Photographed by Mike McKeown, March 22, 2026
8. Jenkins's Brigade Marker
Park Service has replaced marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,242 times since then and 54 times this year. Last updated on March 22, 2026, by Mike McKeown of Baltimore, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on July 20, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on November 30, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3. submitted on July 20, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on November 30, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 5, 6. submitted on July 20, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 7. submitted on March 24, 2024, by Mike McKeown of Baltimore, Maryland. 8. submitted on March 22, 2026, by Mike McKeown of Baltimore, Maryland. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
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