Cumberland Township near Round Top in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Artillery Brigade
Sixth Corps
— Army of the Potomac —
Photographed By Craig Swain, December 27, 2008
1. Artillery Brigade, Sixth Corps Tablet
The Greek Cross of the Sixth Corps appears at the top of the tablet.
Sixth Corps
Artillery Brigade
Col. Charles H. Tompkins
Mass. 1st Battery A, Six 12 pounder
Capt William H. McCartney
New York 1st Battery, Six 3 inch Rifles
Capt. Andrew Cowan
New York 3d Battery, Six 10 pounder Parrotts
Capt. William A. Harn
1st Rhode Island Battery C, Six 3 inch Rifles
Capt. Richard Waterman
1st Rhode Island Battery G, Six 10 pounder Parrotts
Capt. George W. Adams
2d U.S. Battery D, Six 12 pounders
Lieut. Edward B. Williston
2d U.S. Battery G, Six 12 pounders
Lieut. John H. Butler
5th U.S. Battery F, Six 10 pounder Parrott
Lieut. Leonard Martin
July 2 Arrived in the afternoon and evening from Manchester Md. and the artillery was placed under the orders of Brig. Gen. H. J. Hunt Chief of Artillery of the army.
July 3 The Batteries were placed in reserve on different portions of the field so as to be available but with the exception of 1st New York Battery were not actively engaged.
Casualties. Killed 4 men. Wounded 2 officers 6 men. Total 12.
Erected 1912 by Gettysburg National Military Park Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 2, 1863.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battery G, 1st New York Light Artillery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Third Division (about 400 feet away); Dow's 6th Maine Battery (about 500 feet away); Reverend Father William Corby, C.S.C. (about 500 feet away); First Brigade (about 500 feet away); 1st New Jersey Brigade (about 600 feet away); 2nd Connecticut Light Battery (about 600 feet away); First Volunteer Brigade (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Round Top.
Also see . . . Cemetery Ridge. National Park Service virtual tour stop. (Submitted on February 5, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, December 27, 2008
2. Artillery Brigade Tablet
Just to the left of the tablet is a signpost for Sedgwick Avenue.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 889 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 5, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
