High-water mark of the Confederacy
The high-water mark of the Confederacy or high tide of the Confederacy refers to an area on Cemetery Ridge near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, marking the farthest point reached by Confederate forces during Pickett's Charge on July 3, 1863. Similar to a high water mark of water, the term is a reference to arguably the Confederate Army's best chance of achieving victory in the war. The line of advance was east of "The Angle" stone wall.
| High-water mark of the Confederacy | |
|---|---|
To the left (east) of The Angle stone wall was the farthest advances of the units of Longstreet's assault during the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg. | |
| Location | Cemetery Ridge, Gettysburg National Military Park |
| Coordinates | 39°48′45″N 77°14′09″W |
| Establishing event | Pickett's Charge, July 3, 1863 |
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