Aerial View with Labels

[E_just_E]

Gen. Elon Farnsworth

I just realized that Farnsworth and Armistead have (at least) 5-6 things in common:

In addition to dying the same day, same place due to ill-advised charges against better fortified positions (that's 2, actually 3), they both were expelled from their respective academic institutions (that's 4; We all know the plate on ol' Jube's head story about Armistead. Farnsworth story is more unbelievable: He was in a University of Michigan Fraternity, they had a party and someone died flying out a window; cannot make it up). They both went to the Army as civilians who became officers (that's 5), they both were under Albert Sidney Johnston in the Utah Expedition/War (that's 6) and Farnsworth was one of his staff officers. Pretty sure that Armistead was not.

Anyways. Just some stream of consciousness off the top of my head I'd thought I'd share

 

[Eric Wittenberg]

Also, this area--the Slyder farm, Bushman Hill--is part of South Cavalry Field. From Civil War Trust site: ". . . one of Kilpatrick's brigadiers, Gen. Elon Farnsworth, despaired at having to make a mounted charge against infantry over terrain broken by boulders and stone walls. Farnsworth's charge was met by Alabamians and Texans of Hood's division, who made quick work of repulsing the Federal horsemen. Among the casualties of Kilpatrick's ill-conceived attack was Farnsworth himself."

@Eric Wittenberg would know a little something about that.

Perhaps.

 

[bdtex]

Glad you liked it, but that's what I've heard the old-timers call it, so that's what I call it.

E_just_E called it a clearing and you called it a D shaped field. Thought y'all was just funning me.

 

[E_just_E]

E_just_E called it a clearing and you called it a D shaped field. Thought y'all was just funning me.

Hey. I am not an "old timer"

 

[War Horse]

Glad you liked it, but that's what I've heard the old-timers call it, so that's what I call it.

I've heard it too Pam!

 

[War Horse]

I just realized that Farnsworth and Armistead have (at least) 5-6 things in common:

In addition to dying the same day, same place due to ill-advised charges against better fortified positions (that's 2, actually 3), they both were expelled from their respective academic institutions (that's 4; We all know the plate on ol' Jube's head story about Armistead. Farnsworth story is more unbelievable: He was in a University of Michigan Fraternity, they had a party and someone died flying out a window; cannot make it up). They both went to the Army as civilians who became officers (that's 5), they both were under Albert Sidney Johnston in the Utah Expedition/War (that's 6) and Farnsworth was one of his staff officers. Pretty sure that Armistead was not.

Anyways. Just some stream of consciousness off the top of my head I'd thought I'd share

Now that's interesting!

 

[JohnW.]

As if they body count at Gettysburg wasn't high enough......enter KILL CAVALRY!!!!!....I feel so sorry for Farnsworth and his men. They deserved so much better. Elon Farnsworth was quite the rising star.

 

[JohnW.]

I also would have liked to see the way far right flank of the Union line (Lost Avenue). I think it is still private property.

 

[James N.]

I just realized that Farnsworth and Armistead have (at least) 5-6 things in common:

In addition to dying the same day, same place due to ill-advised charges against better fortified positions (that's 2, actually 3), they both were expelled from their respective academic institutions (that's 4; We all know the plate on ol' Jube's head story about Armistead. Farnsworth story is more unbelievable: He was in a University of Michigan Fraternity, they had a party and someone died flying out a window; cannot make it up). They both went to the Army as civilians who became officers (that's 5), they both were under Albert Sidney Johnston in the Utah Expedition/War (that's 6) and Farnsworth was one of his staff officers. Pretty sure that Armistead was not.

Anyways. Just some stream of consciousness off the top of my head I'd thought I'd share

Not to be overly critical, but although Farnsworth was killed outright, Armistead was mortally wounded, not dying until, I believe, July 5.

 

[Warren]

I also would have liked to see the way far right flank of the Union line (Lost Avenue). I think it is still private property.

It is, but there is a narrow strip of land as an easement that allows foot passage up to the point of skirmish action between the two armies. It is one of the less-visited areas of the battlefield because of it's location.

 

[JohnW.]

It is, but there is a narrow strip of land as an easement that allows foot passage up to the point of skirmish action between the two armies. It is one of the less-visited areas of the battlefield because of it's location.

That is good to know....next time I make a pilgrimage I will definitely check that out. Thanks!!!!

 

[Warren]

@ JohnW, the gentleman that owns the private land along the easement, his name is Mr. Schultz and he is a very knowledgeable person about the battle and also the action along the Lost Avenue. If you see him say hello, and maybe he will accompany you up to the Lost Avenue and tell you some stories. It is actually this skirmish site where it is believed that Wesley Culp, whose family owned Culps Hill, was killed. Not on Culps Hill, like the erroneous story has circulated. Due to it's location and somewhat difficult access the Lost Avenue is one of the least visited battle site, if not THE least one. If you go there, wear a good pair of hiking shoes or boots!