Straban Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Raine's Battery - Latimer's Battalion
Johnson's Division - Ewell's Corps
— Army of Northern Virginia —
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
1. Latimer's Battalion - Raine's Battery Tablet
Ewell's Corps - Johnson's Division
Latimer's Battalion - Raine's Battery
The Lee Battery
Two 20 pounder Parrotts - one 10 pounder Parrott
and one 3 inch Rifle
July 2 The 10 pounder Parrott and 3 inch Rifle took position here about 4 p.m. and were engaged in the severe cannonade that lasted over two hours. They also aided in supporting the attack of Johnson's Infantry on Culp's Hill and did not retired to the rear until dark. The 20 pounder Parrotts took an active part in the cannonade from their position some distance in the rear of the other guns.
July 3 The 20 pounder Parrotts were actively engaged in the great cannonade
July 4 Withdrew from the field with the Battalion.
Losses - Wounded 8 - Horses killed 3
Erected 1910 by Gettysburg National Military Park Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1932.
Location. 39° 49.575′ N, 77° 12.836′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Straban Township. Marker is on Benner's Hill Loop, 0.2 miles south of Hanover Road (Pennsylvania Highway 116), on the right when traveling south. Located in the Benner's Hill
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dement's Battery - Latimer's Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); Latimer's Battalion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carpenter's Battery - Latimer's Battalion (about 400 feet away); An Unequal Contest (about 500 feet away); Brown's Battery - Latimer's Battalion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Graham's Battery - Dance's Battalion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Milledge's Battery - Nelson's Battalion (approx. ¼ mile away); Nelson's Battalion (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Also see . . .
1. 1905 Gettysburg National Commission Report. This is the original 1905 report of the Gettysburg National Military Park Commission to the Secretary of War in which this tablet is mentioned as having been erected during the previous fiscal year. (Submitted on August 13, 2013, by Eric Milask of Cherry Hill, New Jersey.)
2. 3-Inch Ordnance Rifle (Replica). A comprehensive explanation of this rifle. (Submitted on August 13, 2013, by Eric Milask of Cherry Hill, New Jersey.)
3. 10-Pounder Parrott Rifle (Replica). A comprehensive explanation of this rifle. (Submitted on August 13, 2013, by Eric Milask of Cherry Hill, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
2. Latimer's Battalion - Raine's Battery Tablet
A replica 3 inch Ordnance Rifle and an empty carriage mark the spot occupied by portions of Raine's Battery.
Additional commentary.
1. Addition of 10-Pounder Parrott Rifle (Replica)
As of July 4, 2013, there is now a 10-Pounder Parrott Rifle (Replica) to the left of the Raine’s Lee Battery - CS Battery Marker.
— Submitted August 13, 2013, by Eric Milask of Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
Photographed By Eric Milask, July 4, 2013
3. Raine’s Lee Battery - CS Battery Marker
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
4. Position Occupied by a Section of Raine's Battery
The lighter of the two sections of Raine's battery occupied this elevation on Benner's Hill on July 2. From here the 3-inch Rifle and 10-pdr Parrott fired on Federal positions around Culp's Hill.
Photographed By Eric Milask, July 4, 2013
5. 10-Pounder Parrott Rifle (Replica)
Photographed By Eric Milask, July 4, 2013
6. 3-Inch Ordnance Rifle (Replica)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 899 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 30, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on August 13, 2013, by Eric Milask of Cherry Hill, New Jersey. 4. submitted on August 30, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 5, 6. submitted on August 13, 2013, by Eric Milask of Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
