Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Kershaw's Brigade

Photographed By Craig Swain, November 1, 2008

1. Kershaw's Brigade Marker

Inscription. Brigadier General Joseph B. Kershaw's South Carolina Brigade of McLaw's Division ordered on the afternoon of July 2, 1863 to attack the Union battle line north and east of the Rose Farm 100 yards eastward. Crossed the Emmitsburg Road in this area. By nightfall their attack, joined with those of other Confederate Brigades, had forced the Union troops from the Peach Orchard and Wheatfield. Late on July 3 the Brigade withdrew and went into position in the woods a quarter mile west.
Erected by
Project Southland
in Cooperation with the
Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Association
1976

Erected 1976 by Project Southland.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 2, 1863.

Location. 39° 47.894′ N, 77° 15.101′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Marker is on Emmitsburg Road (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling south. Located opposite the entrance to the Rose Farm, just south of the Peach Orchard, in 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. 3rd Maine Infantry (approx. 0.2 miles away); 2d New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

(approx. 0.2 miles away); 68th Pennsylvania Infantry (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wofford's Brigade (approx. 0.2 miles away); 3rd Michigan Infantry (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cabell's Battalion (approx. ¼ mile away); Manly's Battery - Cabell's Battalion (approx. ¼ mile away); Carlton's Battery - Cabell's Battalion (approx. ¼ mile 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. Kershaw's Brigade Advance as seen by markers.

Photographed By Craig Swain, November 1, 2008

2. Kershaw's Brigade Marker

Advance of Kershaw's Brigade image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, November 1, 2008

3. Advance of Kershaw's Brigade

Looking north along Emmitsburg Road toward the Peach Orchard. Kershaw's Brigade advanced south of Rose Run (the low ground in the center here. The angle of their advance allowed the Brigade to move south of the Peach Orchard salient and, although receiving fire from artillery positions there, were able to gain a foothold in the Rose Woods.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,015 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 8, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.