The marker for Hampton’s Brigade of Stuart’s Cavalry Division is on the west side of Maryland Route 65 north of Confederate Avenue. (Hagerstown Pike tour map)
From the marker:
C.S.A.
Hampton’s Brigade, Stuart’s Cavalry Division
Brig. Gen. Wade Hampton, Commanding.
Organization.
1st North Carolina Cavalry
2nd Carolina Cavalry*
Cobb’s Legion, Georgia Cavalry
Jeff. Davis Legion
September 17 – 18, 1862
Hampton’s Brigade reached the field on September 17 and took position on the left of Jackson’s Command, occupying, with Lee’s Brigade, a line extending from the left of the Confederate Infantry to the Potomac River.
No. 318.
*This should read “2nd South Carolna Cavalry”
