Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
3rd New York Independent Battery
Artillery Brigade
| | Sixth Corps | |
Photographed by Craig Swain, December 27, 2008
1. 3rd New York Independent Battery Monument
The monument features the state seal at the top center. Cannon balls are on the flanks. A bronze replica of a rammer is on the top step. Finally the Greek cross of Sixth Corps appears in the lower center.
(Front):
Independent Battery
Artillery Brigade
Sixth Corps
July 2 & 3, 1863
(Back):
No losses
Mustered in May 21, 1861, participating
in all the campaigns of the Army of
the Potomac to the end of the war
Erected 1888 by State of New York.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 21, 1861.
Location. 39° 49.002′ N, 77° 13.933′ W. Memorial is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. It is on Taneytown Road (State Highway 134), on the right when traveling north. Located south of the National Cemetery, on the opposite side of the road from the old visitor center parking area. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Gettysburg PA 17325, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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: Maryland (within shouting distance of this marker); Gettysburg Orientation Map (within shouting distance of this marker); Delaware (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln Address Memorial Plaza (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lincoln Address Memorial
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Also see . . . 3rd New York Independent Battery. Service history of the battery. (Submitted on February 10, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed by Craig Swain, December 27, 2008
2. Back of Monument
Photographed by Craig Swain, December 27, 2008
3. 3rd New York Independent Battery Monument
An artillery piece representing the battery is currently removed for maintenance. The Battery consisted of six 10-pounder Parrott Rifles at Gettysburg. To each side of the monument are flank markers for the battery. At the battle the battery was commanded by Captain William A. Harn.
Photographed by Karl Stelly, January 23, 2010
4. 3rd New York Independent Battery Monument
This view is taken looking toward the east.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,267 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 10, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on January 23, 2010, by Karl Stelly of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
