Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First Division
Eleventh Corps
— Army of the Potomac —
Eleventh Corps
First Division
Brig. Gen. Francis C. Barlow - Brig. Gen. Adelbert Ames
First Brigade Col. Leopold Von Gilsa
Second Brigade Brig. Gen. Adelbert Ames
Col. Andrew L. Harris
July 1. Arrived about 10.30 a.m. and went into position on a hill about a mile north from the town the left extending southwesterly connecting with Third Division. Attacked by Dole's and Gordon's Georgia Brigades under enfilading fire from Jones's Artillery Battalion, Hoke's and Hays's Brigades of Early's Division moved across Rock Creek upon the right and rear and compelled a retreat through the town to Cemetery Hill and the Division took position on East Cemetery Hill and at its base the First Division First corps on the right. Third Division on the left.
July 2. About 8 p.m. was attacked by Hoke's and Hays's Brigades which swept up among the Batteries at the top. The attack was repulsed about 9.30 p.m. wiht the aid of First Brigade Third Division Second Corps.
July 3. At 1 p.m. heavy cannonade opened and continued with considerable effect for an hour and a half followed by a charge on the Second Corps on the left which was repulsed with great loss.
Casualties - Killed 9 officers 113 men - Wounded 46 officers 631 men - Captured or missing 15 officers 492 men - Total 1306.
Erected 1910 by Gettysburg National Military Park Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1306.
Location. 39° 50.692′ N, 77° 13.604′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Marker is on Howard Avenue, ¼ mile north of Old Harrisburg Road (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling south. Located in Gettysburg National Military Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gettysburg PA 17325, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gordon's Brigade (a few steps from this marker); Second Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); 25th and 75th Ohio Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Driven Back (within shouting distance of this marker); Francis Channing Barlow (within shouting distance of this marker); 107th Ohio Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 17th Connecticut Volunteers (within shouting distance of this marker); Battery G Fourth U.S. Artillery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
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