Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Battery K, Fifth U.S. Artillery
Twelfth Corps
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Photographed by Craig Swain, June 22, 2008
1. Battery K, Fifth U.S. Artillery Tablet
Twelfth Corps
Battery K Fifth U.S. Artillery
Four 12 Pounders
Lieut. David H. Kinzie Commanding
July 1 Marched to within a mile and half of Gettysburg.
July 2 At daylight took position to command a gap between the First and Twelfth Corps. At 5 p.m. one section was placed on the summit of Culp's Hill and assisted in silencing Confederate Batteries on Benner's Hill. At 6 p.m. rejoined the Battery at the foot of Powers's Hill.
July 3 At 1 a.m. posted with Lieut. S.T. Rugg's Battery F, 4th U.S. Artillery on the south side of Baltimore Pike opposite the centre of the line of the Twelfth Corps. At 4.30 a.m. opened fire on the Confederates in possession of the line vacated by the Twelfth Corps the preceding night. Firing continued at intervals until after 10 a.m. when the Confederates were driven out. Remained in the same position exposed to the severe shelling which came over Cemetery Hill in the afternoon.
Casualties Wounded 3 men.
Erected 1907 by Gettysburg National Military Park Commission.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Gettysburg National Military Park Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1863.
Location.
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Regionally, this memorial 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: Battlefield Landmarks - North and West (a few steps from this marker); The Deadened Woods (a few steps from this marker); Battlefield Landmarks - South and West (a few steps from this marker); Culp's Hill Rehabilitation (a few steps from this marker); 76th New York Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Defense of Culp's Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); Independent Battery E (within shouting distance of this marker); 95th New York Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker). 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. Kinzie's Battery Tablets at Gettysburg.
Photographed by Craig Swain, June 22, 2008
2. Battery K, Fifth U.S. Artillery Tablet
One of two 12-pounder Model 1857 Napoleon represents the section posted to the summit of Culp's Hill on July 2 is seen to the left of the tablet.
Photographed by Craig Swain, June 22, 2008
3. Gunner's View from Culp's Hill
The line of site to Benner's Hill is obstructed by heavy woods, the same view the gunners at the battle had. Culp's Hill was forested at the time of the battle, but with somewhat less underbrush. Although a key position, its defense rested mostly on the infantry that ringed the crest in hastily constructed breastworks.
Photographed by Craig Swain, September 17, 2008
4. The Battery Position
The observation tower base is in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,416 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 13, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on December 2, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
