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Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Crenshaw's Battery - Pegram's Battalion

Artillery Reserve - Hill's Corps

— Army of Northern Virginia —

 
 
Pegram's Battalion - Crenshaw's Battery Tablet image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
1. Pegram's Battalion - Crenshaw's Battery Tablet
Inscription.
Army of Northern Virginia
Hill's Corps Artillery Reserve
Pegram's Battalion Crenshaw's Battery

Two Napoleons, Two 12 pounder Howitzers

July 1 The Napoleons occupied the ridge west of Herr's Tavern and took an active part in the battle. The Howitzers were not engaged.

July 2 Early in the morning all the guns took position here and were actively engaged throughout the day. Sometimes annoyed by sharpshooters which the Howitzers aided in silencing.

July 3 Remained here and participated in all the operations of the Artillery.

July 4 About sunset withdrew and 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 1848.
 
Location. 39° 49.21′ N, 77° 14.795′ 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. Scales's Brigade (within shouting distance of
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this marker); Pegram's Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); Marye's Battery - Pegram's Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); Zimmerman's Battery - Pegram's Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); Third Army Corps (within shouting distance of this marker); Lane's Brigade (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ross's Battery - Lane's Battalion (about 300 feet away); Brockenbrough's Brigade (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
 
Crenshaw's Battery Position image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
2. Crenshaw's Battery Position
Platforms for two artillery pieces represent the battery's position for a portion of the battle. The guns have been removed for maintenance and restoration.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,051 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on September 16, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.

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