American Civil War: Confederate States at Gettysburg

The turning point of the Civil War in the East, the Battle of Gettysburg saw the Union Army of the Potomac defeat the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. Clashing July 1-3, 1863, the armies contained regiments from almost every state. On the Confederate side, twelve states were represented in the ranks with Virginia (right), Georgia, and North Carolina contributing the highest numbers of troops. Other states, such as Texas, only contributed a few regiments but still played a key role in determining the battle's outcome. Today we look at each Southern state's contingent as well as some of the commanders that led them.

Photograph © 2008 Patricia A. Hickman