Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Zimmerman's Battery - Pegram's Battalion
Artillery Reserve - Hill's Corps
| | Army of Northern Virginia | |
Photographed by Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
1. Pegram's Battalion - Zimmerman's Battery Tablet
Hill's Corps Artillery Reserve
Pegram's Battalion Zimmerman's Battery
The Pee Dee Artillery
Four 3 inch Rifles
July 1 Three guns were in position on the ridge west of Herr's Tavern actively engaged and did effective service. The other was disabled for the day by accident while hastening into action.
July 2 Early in the morning took position here and at intervals was engaged with the Union batteries endeavoring especially to enfilade them when they sought to concentrate their fire upon the Confederate right.
July 3 Took an active part 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 1775.
Location. 39° 49.239′ N, 77° 14.774′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. It is on West Confederate Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Located on the McMillan Woods section of Confederate Avenue, just south
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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: Pegram's Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); Lane's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Crenshaw's Battery - Pegram's Battalion (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); Scales's Brigade (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Marye's Battery - Pegram's Battalion (about 300 feet away); Brander's Battery - Pegram's Battalion (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Photographed by Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
2. The Pee Dee Artillery Position
Two empty carriages and a platform for a third artillery piece represent the battery's position along West Confederate Avenue. The guns have been removed for maintenance and restoration. The tree standing behind the tablet is a "witness tree" and dates to the time of the battle.
Photographed by Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
3. The Battery's View of the Battlefield
For July 2 and 3, the battery had a sweeping view of the battlefield from Cemetery Ridge to the left over to the round tops on the right.
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 1,243 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 15, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
