Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Orange Artillery
Rodes's Division - Ewell's Corps
— Army of Northern Virginia —
Photographed By Craig Swain, April 4, 2009
1. The Orange Artillery Tablet
The tablet was removed for maintenance in 2008 and restored in the winter of 2009.
Ewell's Corps Rodes's Division
Carter's Battalion Fry's Battery
The Orange Artillery
Two 10 pounder Parrotts and Two 3 inch Rifles
July 1 Opened fire soon after arriving here on the Union troops near the Chambersburg Pike to which their artillery replied with a heavy fire that caused some loss. Soon afterward the Union forces extended their line northward to the Mummasburg Road and this Battery by its enfilading fire aided our Infantry in the severe conflict which ended with the withdrawal of the First Corps from Seminary Ridge.
July 2 In position but was not engaged.
July 3 All its guns were on Seminary Ridge near the Railroad cut and took part in the cannonade preceding Longstreet's assault.
July 4 After nightfall began the march to Hagerstown.
Losses not reported. Ammunition expended 882 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 1858.
Location. 39° 50.885′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rodes Attacks (a few steps from this marker); Iverson's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Rodes's Division (within shouting distance of this marker); Carter's Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); A Dedication (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); Daniel's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Photographed By Craig Swain, April 4, 2009
2. The Orange Artillery Tablet and Position
Two Parrott rifles represent the battery at this location. At least one is a replica.
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 1, 2008
3. View of the Tablet Location
View of the tablet location when it was down for repairs. From this view, Fry's gunners field of fire can be appreciated. On the distant right is the railroad cut which sheltered elements of the Federal First Corps from the artillery fire. Federal artillery was posted beyond the railroad south of Chambersburg Pike. On the left is Oak Ridge where Baxter's and Cutler's Federal Brigades deployed to contest Rodes' advance.
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 1,946 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 12, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
