The Monuments and Memorials of the Gettysburg Campaign
11th Mississippi Infantry (Advanced Position)
Dedicated: May 27, 2000.
Location: Bryan Barn on Cemetery Ridge off of Hancock Avenue.
Description: Denotes the regiment’s furthest advance in the July 3, 1863 assault. The side of the memorial facing the stonewall and Hancock Avenue has a bronze version of the regiment’s battle flag. The side facing Seminary Ridge contains a plaque with inscription. The inscription reads in part: July 3, 1863. The 11th Mississippi Infantry regiment, with its ranks growing thinner at every step, advanced with the colors to the stone wall near the Brian Barn.
