Straban Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Milledge's Battery - Nelson's Battalion
Artillery Reserve - Ewell's Corps
— Army of Northern Virginia —
Photographed By Craig Swain, April 4, 2009
1. Milledge's Battery - Nelson's Battalion Tablet
The tablet was restored and remounted in the winter of 2009.
Ewell's Corps - Artillery Reserve
Nelson's Battalion - Milledge's Battery
Georgia Artillery
One 10 Pounder Parrott, Two 3 Inch Rifles
July 1 The Battery arrived on the field too late to participate in the engagement of the day.
July 2 Took position on Seminary Ridge 1/4 mile north of Chambersburg Pike. About 11 A. M. moved to the rear of Pennsylvania College and remained until night when the Battery returned to the position of the morning.
July 3 Ordered to the extreme left of the Confederate line to find a position to withdraw the fire from the Confederate infantry. Opened about 12 M. firing from 20 to 25 rounds.
July 4 Took position west of town and at midnight moved on the march to Hagerstown.
Ammunition expended 48 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 1767.
Location. 39° 49.778′ N, 77° 12.764′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Straban Township. Marker is on Hanover Road (State Highway 116), on the right when traveling west. Located in the Benner's Hill section of Gettysburg
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Nelson's Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); Kirkpatrick's Battery - Nelson's Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); Graham's Battery - Dance's Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); Massie's Battery - Nelson's Battalion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brown's Battery - Latimer's Battalion (about 400 feet away); An Unequal Contest (about 800 feet away); Carpenter's Battery - Latimer's Battalion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Latimer's Battalion (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
2. Nelson's Battalion - Milledge's Battery Tablet Support
The tablet was removed recently for maintenance. The support stands between two concrete platforms for artillery pieces.
Photographed By Craig Swain, April 4, 2009
3. Milledge's Battery - Nelson's Battalion Tablet
After restoration.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 898 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 15, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on September 2, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on April 15, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
