Jones's Brigade
Stuart's Cavalry Division
Army of Northern Virginia
Stuart's Cavalry Division
Jones's Brigade
6th. 7th. 11th. 12th. Cavalry Regiments
and 35th. Virginia Cavalry BattalionJuly 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 losses. The Brigade encamped at Fairlfield 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 3. Total 47.
Marker is on Carrolls Tract Road (County Route 3011), on the right when traveling south.
Courtesy hmdb.org
