Straban Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Green's Battery - Jones's Artillery Battalion
Early's Division - Ewell's Corps
— Army of Northern Virginia —
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
1. Green's Battery Tablet
Ewell's Corps - Early's Division
Jones's Artillery Battalion
Green's Battery - Louisiana Guard Artillery
Two 10 pounder Parrotts, Two 3 inch Rifles
July 1 Arrived on the field with Early's Division Placed in position to the right of Tanner's Battery on the north side of Rock Creek and opened fire on Union troops on the south side of the creek continued firing with effect until the Confederate Infantry was in position and advancing.
July 2 Occupied the position of the previous day before sunset was ordered to General Hampton at Hunterstown with a section of Parrott Guns. Engaged Battery M 2nd U.S. Fell back a mile and remained for the night.
July 3 Moved forward with the Cavalry about 2 p.m. Guns placed in position and opened on a column of advancing Cavalry. Received a severe fire and ordered withdrawn.
Again engaged in the afternoon.
Casualties - Killed 2 - Wounded 5 - Ammunition expended 161 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 1638.
Location. 39° 51.09′ N, 77° 12.79′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tanner's Battery - Jones's Artillery Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); Garber's Battery - Jones's Artillery Battalion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carrington's Battery - Jones's Artillery Battalion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jones's Artillery Battalion (approx. ¼ mile away); Jacob Kime Farm (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named The Jacob Kime Farm (approx. 0.4 miles away); W.H. Monfort Farm (approx. 0.4 miles away); From Farm to Hospital (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Green's Battery Tablets
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
2. Green's Battery Tablet
Concrete blocks for artillery pieces flank the tablet. On July 1, the battery was positioned closer to the Old Harrisburg Road.
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 1,262 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 2, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
