Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Semmes's Brigade
McLaws's Division - Longstreet's Corps
— Army of Northern Virginia —
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 17, 2008
1. Semmes's Brigade Tablet
Army of Northern Virginia
Longstreet's Corps McLaws's Division
Semmes's Brigade
10th. 50th. 51st. 53rd. Georgia Infantry
July 2 Arrived about 3.30 p.m. and formed line 50 yards west of this. Advanced about 5 p.m. in support of Kershaw and Anderson and took a prominent part in the severe and protracted conflict on Rose Hill and in the ravine and forest east of there and in the vicinity of the Loop. Participated also in the general advanced late in the evening by which the Union forces were forced out of the Wheatfield and across Plum Run Valley. Brig.-Gen. Paul J. Semmes fell mortally wounded in the ravine near the loop.
July 3 During the forenoon Anderson's Brigade being withdrawn for duty elsewhere the Brigade was left in occupancy of the woodland south of the Wheatfield. At 1 p.m. under orders it resumed its original position near here.
July 4 About midnight began the march to Hagerstown, Md.
Present about 1200. Losses 430.
Erected 1910 by Gettysburg National Military Park Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1200.
Location. 39° 47.923′ N, 77° 15.358′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Georgia (a few steps from this marker); Kershaw's Brigade (a few steps from this marker); Carlton's Battery - Cabell's Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); Manly's Battery - Cabell's Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); McLaws's Division (within shouting distance of this marker); South Carolina (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Ashland Virginia Artillery (about 400 feet away); Longstreet Tower - South View (about 400 feet 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. Semmes' Brigade at Gettysburg.
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 17, 2008
2. Semmes's Brigade Tablet
The tablet stands near the starting point for the regiment's advance on July 2.
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 17, 2008
3. Semmes's Frock Coat
One of the many artifacts on display in the Gettysburg Visitor Center Museum is this coat worn by General Semmes on July 2. The coat still bears the bloodstains of the wound.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,102 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 9, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
