Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Richardson's Battery - Eshleman's Battalion
Artillery Reserve - Longstreet's Corps
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Photographed by Craig Swain, August 17, 2008
1. Eshleman's Battalion - Richardson's Battery Tablet
The battery was also known as 2nd Company, Washington (Louisiana) Artillery.
Longstreet's Corps Artillery Reserve
Eshleman's Battalion Richardson's Battery
Two Napoleons and One 12 pounder Howitzer
July 3 The Napoleons took position before daylight north of the Peach Orchard but moved at dawn further northward and west of the Emmitsburg road. A Union 3 inch Rifle left the day before between the lines was brought in under a heavy fire of skirmishers and served with this battery which took part in the cannonade preceding Longstreet's assault. After the repulse of that assault was joined by the Howitzer and made preparations to assist in repelling a countercharge if attempted. Withdrew from the front after dark.
July 4 At 9 a.m. marched with the Battalion to Cashtown to reinforce the cavalry escorting the wagon train.
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 day of the year for for this entry is July 3.
Location. 39° 48.204′ N, 77° 15.359′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. It is on West Confederate Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Located on Seminary Ridge, in front
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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: Eshleman's Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); Wofford's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Norcom's Battery - Eshleman's Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); Louisiana State Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Squires's Battery - Eshleman's Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); Miller's Battery - Eshleman's Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); Barksdale's Brigade (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stribling's Battery - Dearing's Battalion (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Photographed by Craig Swain, August 17, 2008
2. Eshleman's Battalion - Richardson's Battery Tablet
Two Confederate Napoleons flank the tablet, representing the battery. However, the battery's position on July 3 was further to the east along Emmitsburg Road.
Photographed by Craig Swain, August 17, 2008
3. Confederate 12-pounder Napoleon from Macon Arsenal
Markings on the muzzle of this cannon identify it as registry number 19, produced by Macon Arsenal in 1863. At time of manufacture, it weighed 1180 pounds.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,237 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 6, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
