Straban Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Nelson's Battalion
Artillery Reserve - Ewell's Corps
— Army of Northern Virginia —
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
1. Nelson's Battalion Tablet
Army of Northern Virginia
Ewell's Corps - Artillery Reserve
Nelson's Battalion
Kirkpatrick's, Massie's, and Milledge's Batteries
One 10 Pounder Parrott - Four 3 Inch Rifles
Six Napoleons
July 1 The Battalion arrived on the field too late to participate in the engagement of the day was ordered to report to the Chief of Artillery Rodes's Division.
July 2 Took position on Seminary Ridge 1/4 mile north of Chambersburg Pike. About 11 a.m. moved to the rear of Pennsylvania College and remained until the night when the Battalion returned to the position of the morning.
July 3 Ordered to the extreme left of the Confederate line to find a position to withdraw the fire from the Confederate Infantry. Opened about 12 m. firing 20 to 25 rounds.
At midnight moved with Johnson's Division to Seminary Ridge.
July 4 Was ordered to take position on the ridge west of town. At night took up the line of march to Hagerstown.
Ammunition expended 48 rounds - Casualties not reported
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 1767.
Location. 39° 49.791′ N, 77° 12.76′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Milledge's Battery - Nelson's Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); Kirkpatrick's Battery - Nelson's Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); Massie's Battery - Nelson's Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); Graham's Battery - Dance's Battalion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brown's Battery - Latimer's Battalion (about 500 feet away); An Unequal Contest (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carpenter's Battery - Latimer's Battalion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Latimer's Battalion (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
2. Nelson's Battalion Tablet
The supports for three additional tablets stand on line around the tablet for Nelson's Battalion. The other tablets were taken down for routine maintenance.
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
3. Nelson's Battalion View of Culp's Hill
During the night of July 2-3, 1863, Nelson's guns were placed just north of Hanover Road, not far from where Latimer's Battalion had been posted earlier on July 2. Nelson's Battalion had the task of drawing fire away from the Confederate infantry which was still heavily engaged on Culp's Hill in the early morning hours of July 3.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 914 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 2, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
