Near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Griffin's Battery - Dance's Battalion
Artillery Reserve - Ewell's Corps
— Army of Northern Virginia —
Ewell's Corps Artillery Reserve
Dance's Battalion Griffin's Battery
The Salem Artillery
Two 3 inch Rifles, Two Napoleons
July 1 Reached the field too late to take part in the battle.
July 2 Remained in reserve on this Ridge north of the Railroad.
July 3 The Rifles were moved to this position early in the morning and took part in the cannonade preceding Longstreet's assault and continued firing for some time afterward. Withdrew at night to camp in rear.
July 4 The Napoleons occupied a position on this Ridge south of the Railroad Cut but did no firing. After nightfall they joined the Rifles and with them began the march to Hagerstown.
No losses reported. Ammunition expended 154 rounds.
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 1828.
Location. 39° 49.584′ N, 77° 14.689′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. Marker is on West Confederate Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Located opposite the Schultz Woods section of Seminary Ridge on 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. Maurin's Battery - Garnett's Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); Watson's Battery - Dance's Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); Johnson's Virginia Battery - McIntosh's Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Watson's Battery - Dance's Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); Army of Northern Virginia (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Army of Northern Virginia (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Army of Northern Virginia (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Army of Northern Virginia (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 913 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 28, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.