The Monuments and Memorials of the Gettysburg Campaign
4th New Jersey (Position Marker)
Dedicated: 1888.
Location: Junction of Granite School House Road and Blacksmith Shop Road. Indicates position guarded by 7 Companies of 4th N.J. July 2-3, 1863 and the site where they stopped fleeing Union soldiers.
Description: The 4th New Jersey was on detached service guarding the Army’s artillery reserve trains during the battle. This small stone marker that features the Sixth Corps Greek Cross, denotes the unit’s service. Monument is a granite monolith with a pebble finish. The monolith has a polished Sixth Corps Greek cross symbol with an incised inscription.