Cumberland Township in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Attack on Devil's Den

By Craig Swain, September 17, 2008

1. The Attack on Devil's Den Marker

The marker is from one of the "older" National Park Service interpretive marker sets in the park's collection. It probably dates to the 1950s or 1960s.

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The Confederate infantry attack of July 2nd swept from Seminary Ridge and struck the left of Sickles line. For two terrible hours one reinforced Union Brigade and two batteries of artillery took the full shock of a three brigade attack. The survivors finally fell back to Cemetery Ridge.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.

Location. 39° 47.517′ N, 77° 14.55′ W. Marker is in Cumberland Township, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. Marker is on Sickles Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Located in the Devils Den section of Gettysburg National Military Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gettysburg PA 17325, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 4th New York Independent Battery (a few steps from this marker); Robertson's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Smith's New York Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fight for Devil's Den (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Photography (within shouting distance of this marker); 99th Pennsylvania Infantry

By Craig Swain, September 17, 2008

2. The Attack on Devil's Den Marker

The marker stands between the artillery pieces representing Smith's 4th New York Artillery.

(within shouting distance of this marker); Devil's Den and the Slaughter Pen (within shouting distance of this marker); 124th New York Infantry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cumberland Township.

More about this marker. This weathered marker has a map of the attacks on the Devil's Den and a drawing in the lower right.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,630 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 4, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.