Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Brooks Artillery
Artillery Reserve - Longstreet's Corps
| | Army of Northern Virginia | |
Photographed by Craig Swain, April 12, 2008
1. The Brooks Artillery Tablet
Longstreet's Corps Artillery Reserve
Alexander's Battalion Rhett's Battery
The Brooks Artillery
Four 12 Pounder Howitzers
July 2 Took position here at 4 p.m. and opened fire. When the charge was made on the Peach Orchard moved to a point near there and with other batteries supported the infantry in its further advance. Assisted in harassing the retiring Union forces causing them to abandon temporarily several guns. Continued firing until night and aided in preventing pursuit of the Confederate advanced lines when they fell back shortly before dark
July 3 In position at dawn in the artillery line on the ridge running north from the Peach Orchard and on duty there all day. Took part in the cannonade preceding Longstreet's assault and retired from the front after night
July 4 Remained near here until 4 p.m. and then withdrew to Marsh Creek on the Fairfield Road
Losses heavy but 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 1766.
Location. 39° 48.132′ N, 77° 15.368′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams
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Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mississippi (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Barksdales Charge (within shouting distance of this marker); Madison Light Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); Barksdale's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Miller's Battery - Eshleman's Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); Squires's Battery - Eshleman's Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); Louisiana State Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wofford's Brigade (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Barksdale's Charge (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Craig Swain, April 12, 2008
2. The Brooks Artillery Tablet
The tablet is in front of the Mississippi State Monument. The battery occupied a position near this point before Barksdale's Brigade pushed forward toward the Peach Orchard.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,429 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
