Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Brander's Battery - Pegram's Battalion
Artillery Reserve - Hill's Corps
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Photographed by Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
1. Pegram's Battalion - Brander's Battery Tablet
Hill's Corps Artillery Reserve
Pegram's Battalion Brander's Battery
The Letcher Artillery
Two Napoleons, Two 10 pounder Parrotts
July 1 In position at first on the ridge west of Herr's Tavern but moved later to a hill east of Willoughby Run about 500 yards from the Union batteries and from that point fired upon the Union infantry with much effect although itself exposed to a heavy fire of canister.
July 2 Occupied this position early in the morning and was engaged at intervals in firing upon the Union lines and batteries.
July 3 Actively participated in all the operations of the artillery including the cannonade preceding Longstreet's assault.
July 4 Withdrew about sunset and began the march to Hagerstown.
Losses 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 1864.
Location. 39° 49.29′ N, 77° 14.74′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. It is on West Confederate Avenue, on the right when
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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: Pender's Division (within shouting distance of this marker); McGraw's Battery - Pegram's Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Lane's Brigade (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Grandy's Battery - Garnett's Battalion (about 300 feet away); Perrin's Brigade (about 300 feet away); Zimmerman's Battery - Pegram's Battalion
Photographed by Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
2. The Letcher Artillery Position
Platforms for two artillery pieces represent the battery's position for a portion of the battle. The guns have been removed for maintenance and restoration.
Photographed by Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
3. Brander's Battery View of Cemetery Ridge
Looking east from the tablet location toward Cemetery Ridge. The Pennsylvania Monument dome is clearly seen on the ridge, and serves as a handy reference. Brander's Guns occupied a position near this point on July 2 and 3, bombarding Federal positions on the ridge.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,162 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 15, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
