Location: South Reynolds Avenue
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
STUART’S CAVALRY DIVISION
JONES’ BRIGADE
6th 7th 11th 12th Virginia Cavalry Regiments and 35th Virginia
Cavalry Battalion
July 1. The 12th Regiment was detached and remained on the south side of the Potomac River. White’s 35th Virginia Battalion was also detached. The remaining regiments crossed the Potomac at Williamsport Md.
July 2. Marched from near Greencastle Pa. to Chambersburg Pa.
July 3. The Brigade marched from Chambersburg Pa. via Cashtown to Fairfield Pa. Met the 6th U. S. Cavalry about two miles from Fairfield. The 7th Virginia charged in the advance and was repulsed. The 6th Virginia in support charged and forced the Union Regiment to retire with heavy loss. The Brigade encamped at Fairfield for the night.
July 4. The Brigade held the mountain passes and picketed the left flank of the Army.
Casualties Killed 11 Wounded 30 Missing 6 Total 47
Other Monuments: Main Monument | Fairfield Marker
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