Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Grandy's Battery - Garnett's Battalion
Heth's Division - Hill's Corps
— Army of Northern Virginia —
Hill's Corps Heth's Division
Garnett's Battalion Grandy's Battery
The Norfolk Light Artillery Blues
Two 3 inch Rifles, Two 12 pounder Howitzers
July 1 Arrived on the field in the afternoon but was not engaged.
July 2 The Rifles took position here in the morning and participated during the afternoon and evening in the artillery duel with the Union batteries on Cemetery Hill.
July 3 Ordered to the south side of McMillan's Woods and held all day in reserve without firing a shot though sometimes under fire.
July 4 The Howitzers were never actively engaged in the battle but on this day were placed in position here. At night they rejoined the Rifles and with them 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 1856.
Location. 39° 49.337′ N, 77° 14.719′ 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 (a few steps from this marker); Pender's Division (within shouting distance of this marker); Moore's Battery - Garnett's Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); Brander's Battery - Pegram's Battalion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); McGraw's Battery - Pegram's Battalion (about 400 feet away); Thomas's Brigade (about 400 feet away); Lane's Brigade (about 600 feet away); Zimmerman's Battery - Pegram's Battalion (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
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 1,031 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 14, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.