Confederate Headquarters Markers > Stuart’s Cavalry Division
A monument to Robertson’s Cavalry Brigade is on South Reynolds Avenue on the west side of Gettysburg. (South Reynolds Avenue tour map) It is one of three monuments at that location for Confederate cavalry brigades who were not present on the battlefield but played a major role in the campaign. A position marker is in front of the United Methodist Church in Orrtanna, seven miles west of Gettysburg, where the brigade protected the rear of Lee’s army.
There was also a Robertson’s Infantry Brigade at Gettysburg.
Monument to Robertson’s Cavalry Brigade at Gettysburg
From the monument
C. S. A.
Army of Northern Virginia
Stuart’s Cavalry Division
Robertson’s Brigade
4th and 5th North Carolina Cavalry
July 1. The Brigade crossed the Potomac at Williamsport Md. and marched to Greencastle Pa.
July 2. Marched from Greencastle Pa. to Chambersburg Pa.
July 3. Marched to Cashtown and in the direction of Fairfield guarding the flank of the Army.
July 4. Held Jack’s Mountain and picketed the left flank of the Army of Northern Virginia.
No report nor details of losses made.
Location of the monument to Robertson’s Brigade
The monument is west of Gettysburg on the west side of Reynolds Avenue just north of Fairfield Road. (39°49’38.0″N 77°15’10.5″W)
Position marker for Robertson’s Cavalry Brigade in Orrtanna
Marker for Robertson’s Cavalry Brigade in Orrtana
From the marker in Orrtana
C. S. A.
Army of Northern Virginia
Stuart’s Cavalry Division
Robertson’s Brigade
4th and 5th North Carolina Cavalry
July 1. The Brigade crossed the Potomac at Williamsport Md. and marched to Greencastle Pa.
July 2. Marched from Greencastle Pa. to Chambersburg Pa.
July 3. Marched to Cashtown and in the direction of Fairfield guarding the flank of the Army.
July 4. Held Jack’s Mountain and picketed the left flank of the Army of Northern Virginia.
No report nor details of losses made.
The United Methodist Church in Orrtanna, with the tablet for Robertson’s Cavalry Brigade below the right side of the window.
Location of the position marker
The marker is about 6.5 miles west of Gettysburg on Carroll’s Tract Road in Orrtanna. It is on the east side of the road, in front of the United Methodist Church.