Early's Division - Ewell's Corps

C.S.A.

Army of Northern Virginia

Ewell's Corps Early's Division

Smith's Brigade

31st. 49th. 52nd. Virginia Infantry

July 3 The Brigade having been detached two days guarding York Pike and other roads against the reported approach of Union Cavalry was ordered to Culp's Hill to reinforce Johnson's Division. Arriving early it formed line along this stone wall receiving and returning fire of Infantry and sharpshooters in the woods opposite and being also subjected to heavy fire of Artillery. It repulsed the charge of the 2nd Massachusetts and 27th Indiana Regiments against this line and held its ground until the Union forces regained their works on the Hill. It then moved to a position further up the Creek and during the night marched to Seminary Ridge where it rejoined Early's Division.

July 4 Occupied Seminary Ridge. After midnight began the march to Hagerstown.

Present about 800. Killed 12, wounded 113, missing 17. Total 142.

Marker is at the intersection of East Confederate Avenue and Colgrove Avenue, on the left when traveling south on East Confederate Avenue.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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