Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Moore's Battery - Garnett's Battalion
Heth's Division - Hill's Corps
— Army of Northern Virginia —
Hill's Corps Heth's Division
Garnett's Battalion Moore's Battery
The Huger Artillery
One 10 pounder Parrott, One 3 inch Rifle
And Two Napoleons
July 1 The Parrott and Rifle about 3.30 p.m. relieved some of Pegram's guns on the ridge west of Herr's Tavern their ammunition being exhausted and from that that time part in the conflict.
July 2 Opened fire here at 3 p.m. on East Cemetery Hill and kept it up for some hours. Renewed it at dusk in support of Early's assault.
July 3 Moved under orders to position south of McMillian's Woods and remained inactive all day through sometimes under fire.
July 4 At 8 a.m. marched to Cashtown to reinforce the cavalry escorting the wagon train. The Napoleons took no part in the battle but were in position here on this day and at evening began the march to Hagerstown.
Losses not reported in detail.
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 1862.
Location. 39° 49.375′ N, 77° 14.714′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Marker is on West Confederate Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Located on the McMillan Woods section of Confederate Avenue 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. Perrin's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Grandy's Battery - Garnett's Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); Pender's Division (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Garnett's Battalion (about 500 feet away); Brander's Battery - Pegram's Battalion (about 500 feet away); Thomas's Brigade (about 700 feet away); McGraw's Battery - Pegram's Battalion (about 700 feet away); Lane's Brigade (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Gettysburg Markers and Monuments near the McMillan Woods
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,266 times since then and 7 times this year. Last updated on August 25, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 14, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on September 28, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.