Dedicated: December 19, 1910.
Location: East Confederate Avenue, south of East Middle Street, overlooking Culp Farm.
Description: One of 64 Confederate brigade monuments. Monolith consisting of polished smooth red Maine granite pedestal with a circular base. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of the unit. Erected by the U.S. War Department and designed by E.B. Cope. They indicate the general location of the centers of the various Confederate brigades and artillery battalions during several phases of the battle. Bronze from melted Civil War cannons was used to create many of the inscription tablets.
Inscription:
C. S. A.
ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
EWELL’S CORPS EARLY’S DIVISION
GORDON’S BRIGADE
13th 26th 31st 38th 60th 61st Georgia Infantry
July 2. After participating in the operations of July 1st at Barlow Knoll and elsewhere it took position in the afternoon between the town and Rock Creek. When the assault was made at 8 P. M. on East Cemetery Hill the Brigade advanced to its support but was halted here because the expected reenforcements were unable to cooperate and it was evident that the assault would fail.
July 3. Remained here skirmishing with sharpshooters and exposed to artillery fire.
July 4. The Brigade was withdrawn and moved to Seminary Ridge. After midnight began the march to Hagerstown.
Present about 1500 Killed 71 Wounded 270 Missing 39 Total 380
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