Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Perrin's Brigade
Pender's Division - Hill's Corps
— Army of Northern Virginia —
Army of Northern Virginia
Hill's Corps Pender's Division
Perrin's Brigade
1st. Rifles, 12th. 13th. 14th. Regiments and 1st.
Provisional South Carolina Infantry
July 1 Crossed Willoughby Run about 3.30 p.m. with its left in Reynolds Woods and advancing relieved Heth's line took a prominent part in the struggle by which the Union forces were dislodged from Seminary Ridge and pursuing them into the town captured many prisoners. The Rifle regiment was on duty as train guard and not in the battle of this day.
July 2 Supported artillery south of Fairfield Road. At 6 p.m. advanced a Battalion of sharpshooters which skirmished with the Union outposts until dark. At 10 p.m. took position on Ramseur's right in the Long Lane leading from the town to the Bliss House and Barn.
July 3 In the same position and constantly engaged in skirmishing.
July 4 After night withdrew and began the march to Hagerstown.
Present about 1600. Killed 100, wounded 477, Total 577.
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 1967.
Location. 39° 49.343′ N, 77° 14.728′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Marker is on West Confederate Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Located on the 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. Grandy's Battery - Garnett's Battalion (a few steps from this marker); Moore's Battery - Garnett's Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); Pender's Division (within shouting distance of this marker); Brander's Battery - Pegram's Battalion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomas's Brigade (about 500 feet away); McGraw's Battery - Pegram's Battalion (about 500 feet away); Lane's Brigade (about 600 feet away); Garnett's Battalion (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Also see . . . Perrin's Report. ICDC website entry:
Official report of the campaign from Col. Perrin. Of the action on July 3rd, he wrote, Early next morning (the 3d), the heaviest skirmishing I have ever witnessed was here kept up during the greater part of the day. (Submitted on September 14, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
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 974 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 14, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.