Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Irish Brigade

Photographed By Kevin W., February 2, 2008

1. Irish Brigade Marker

Inscription. 2nd Brigade, 1st Div., II Corps
Army of the Potomac While posted here in the early morning of Dec. 13, 1862, the men of the Irish Brigade placed sprigs of boxwood in their caps in honor of their Irish heritage. Later in the day, they took part in the futile assaults against confederate positions on Marye's Heights. After the battle, the Union dead closest to the Confederate positions wore sprigs of boxwood in their caps.

   Killed Wounded Missing
69th NY    10 95 23
88th NY    17 97 13
63rd NY       2 38 4
28th MA    14 124    28
116th PA    7 67    14

To the sons of Erin
who put God, country, and duty before self,
we must never forget
the sacrifices they made for our freedom.
Erin go braugh.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is December 13, 1862.

Location. 38° 17.832′ N, 77° 27.249′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Marker is on Sophia Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fredericksburg VA 22401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker. The Middle Passage (within shouting distance of this marker); The Slave Ship Othello (within shouting distance of this marker); No Outlet (within shouting distance of this marker); 1910 (within shouting distance of this marker); Fredericksburg City Dock (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Fredericksburg City Dock (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Fredericksburg City Dock (about 300 feet away); Washington's Boyhood Home (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

Also see . . . 'Undaunted Courage': The Irish at Fredericksburg. A three part series on the Irish Brigade, by Joseph E. Gannon and published on The Wild Geese Today webpage. In 1862, the second year of America's Civil War, Meagher's Irish Brigade made two of the most gallant charges in American history, crashing bloodily against a Confederate strongpoint at Antietam's "Bloody Lane" and, 87 days later, attacking Confederates, many Irish, behind Fredericksburg's "Stone Wall." (Submitted on February 2, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)

Photographed By Kevin W., February 2, 2008

2. Irish Brigade Marker

Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, July 18, 2008

3. Irish Brigade Marker

69th New York (Irish Brigade) Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin W., February 2, 2008

4. 69th New York (Irish Brigade) Marker

88th New York (Irish Brigade) Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin W., February 2, 2008

5. 88th New York (Irish Brigade) Marker

63rd New York (Irish Brigade) Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin W., February 2, 2008

6. 63rd New York (Irish Brigade) Marker

28th Massachusetts (Irish Brigade) Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin W., February 2, 2008

7. 28th Massachusetts (Irish Brigade) Marker

116th Pennsylvania (Irish Brigade) Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin W., February 2, 2008

8. 116th Pennsylvania (Irish Brigade) Marker

Photographed By Kevin W., February 2, 2008

9. Irish Brigade Marker

An AMTRAK train is crossing the railroad bridge in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,270 times since then and 37 times this year. Last updated on April 17, 2022, by Anonymous of Fredericksburg, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 2, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 3. submitted on July 25, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on February 2, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.