The closest Union troops available to halt the Confederate charge was the 1st Michigan. Gen. George Custer rode to the head of the regiment, stood up in his stirrups, and with a determined yell lead a countercharge!
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While I was photographing monuments in East Cavalry Field this farmer was busy earning a living and loading bales of hay onto his truck. |
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Another shot of the baling operation going on where Cavalry were once engaged! |
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Farm house behind the
monument to Michigan Cavalry in the middle of East Cavalry Field.
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This sign for Custer Ave. is just off the road in the field occupied by the monument to the Michigan Cavalry. |
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On the afternoon of July
3rd Confederate Maj. Gen. Jeb Stuart mounted attacks against Brig. Gen.
David M. Gregg's Union cavalry about 1/2 mile from this sign on Custer
Ave. At 4:00 p.m. Stuart assembled 12 regiments of troopers for the
final charge of the day.
The closest Union troops available to halt the Confederate charge was the 1st Michigan. Gen. George Custer rode to the head of the regiment, stood up in his stirrups, and with a determined yell lead a countercharge! |