Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The King William Artillery
Rodes's Division - Ewell's Corps
| | Army of Northern Virginia | |
Photographed by Craig Swain, April 4, 2009
1. The King William Artillery Tablet
The tablet was removed for maintenance in 2008 and restored in the winter of 2009.
Ewell's Corps Rodes's Division
T.H. Carter's Battalion W.P. Carter's Battery
The King William Artillery
Two 10 pounder Parrotts and two Napoleons
July 1 Soon after arriving here it opened an enfilading fire on the Union forces near the Chambersburg Pike causing some to seek shelter in the railroad cuts. Their guns replied slowly but not without inflicting some losses on the Battery in its exposed position. Later in the day it moved to the foot of this ridge to aid Doles's Brigade in repelling the Eleventh Corps and rendering effective service. When the fight ended by the withdrawal of the First Corps it pursued the Union forces to the edge of the town.
July 2 In position but was not engaged.
July 3 The Parrott guns on Seminiary Ridge near the railroad cut took part in the cannonade preceding Longstreet's assault.
July 4 After nightfall began the march to Hagerstown.
Losses Killed 4. Wounded 7. Ammunition expended 572 rounds.
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 1865.
Location. 39° 50.926′ N, 77° 14.631′ W. Marker is near
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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: Hardaway Alabama Artillery (a few steps from this marker); Daniel's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Eternal Light Peace Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Eternal Light Peace Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); A Dedication (within shouting distance of this marker); Gettysburg (within shouting distance of this marker); Rodes Attacks (within shouting distance of this marker); Rodes's Division (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Another marker is no longer nearby. General Rodes Attacks (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 23, 2015
2. The King William Artillery Marker
Photographed by Craig Swain, April 4, 2009
3. The King William Artillery Position
Two 12-pounder Confederate Napoleons flank the tablet. On the left is an example from Augusta Foundry. The gun on the right was cast in Macon, Georgia.
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 23, 2015
4. The King William Artillery Marker
from the Eternal Peace Light Memorial
from the Eternal Peace Light Memorial
Photographed by Craig Swain, November 1, 2008
5. Carter's Gunners Fire on the Railroad Cut
Looking down the barrel of the Augusta Napoleon toward the south. The Confederate gunners deployed on Oak Hill with the lead elements of Rodes' Division around mid-day. From the position, the gunners had a clear view of the Federal I Corps positions around the Chambersburg Pike. The railroad cut mentioned on the tablet are in the distant left, where Reynolds Avenue crosses over the railroad.
Photographed by Craig Swain, January 13, 2007
6. Battery Position
Another view of the battery position. The battery deployed north of the Mummasburg Road and the Forney Farm house, not far from the present day Peace Memorial.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,532 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 12, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on July 21, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3. submitted on April 12, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on July 21, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 5, 6. submitted on April 12, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
