Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Third Richmond Howitzers
Artillery Reserve - Ewell's Corps
— Army of Northern Virginia —
Photographed By Craig Swain, March 27, 2010
1. Third Richmond Howitzers Marker
Ewell's Corps Reserve Artillery
Dance's Battalion Smith's Battery
Third Richmond Howitzers
Four 3 Inch Rifles
July 1 Reached the field in evening too late to take part in the battle.
July 2 Early in the morning took position here. About 4 P. M. opened fire upon the batteries on Cemetery Hill and continued firing until dark.
July 3 Moved to position south of Fairfield Road. Took part in the great cannonade preceding Longstreet's final assault and kept firing for some time afterwards. Withdrew at night to camp in rear.
July 4 After nightfall began the march to Hagerstown.
Ammunition expended 314 rounds.
Losses Killed 1. Wounded not reported.
Erected 1910 by Gettysburg National Military Park Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1863.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 39° 49.845′ N, 77° 14.661′ W. Marker was in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. Marker was on Seminary Ridge north of Springs Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Located on Seminary Ridge in the Lutheran Theological
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Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this location. The Samuel Simon Schmucker House (within shouting distance of this marker); Daniel Alexander Payne (within shouting distance of this marker); Dance's Battalion - First Virginia Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Simon Schmucker (within shouting distance of this marker); Valentine Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cunningham's Battery - Dance's Battalion (about 400 feet away); Life as a Seminary Student (about 500 feet away); Co. D. 149th Pennsylvania Volunteers (about 500 feet away); Crisis Comes to the Seminary's Back Door (about 500 feet away); Samuel Simon Schmucker Hall (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 1, 2008
2. Third Richmond Howitzers Tablet
The tablet was removed in 2008 for repairs.
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 23, 2015
3. Third Richmond Howitzers Marker
Photographed By Craig Swain, April 4, 2009
4. Third Richmond Howitzers Tablet Location
Photographed By Craig Swain, March 27, 2010
5. Tablet and Cannon
The tablet after restoration in 2010. The cannon is a 3-inch Ordnance Rifle, registry number 5, produced by Phoenix Ironworks Company in 1861.
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 23, 2015
6. 3-inch Ordnance Rifle
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 23, 2015
7. Artillery Cannon Markings
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,708 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 12, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on April 16, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on December 7, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 4. submitted on April 16, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 5. submitted on June 12, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 6, 7. submitted on December 7, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
