Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
A Costly Day
July 2
— Gettysburg National Military Park —
Photographed By Karl Stelly, January 25, 2021
1. A Costly Day Marker
The fierce fighting here, at the southern end of the battlefield, proved costly for both armies. After three hours of combat, Confederate troops held Devil's Den and Sherfy's Peach Orchard. The Union Army still controlled the high ground on Little Round Top and Cemetery Ridge. Darkness descended and the roar of battle was replaced by heart-wrenching moans of wounded soldiers. There was no time for rest or sleep. Exhausted soldiers buried the dead, watered and fed horses, and prepared guns and ammunition for what might come tomorrow. To the north, on Culp's and Cemetery Hill, rare night combat pierced the silence, lighting up the night. Despite the casualties on July 2, the battle was still far from over.
(caption) Confederate soldiers lie in shallow graves on the Rose Farm.
Erected 2021 by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 2, 1863.
Location. 39° 48.113′ N, 77° 14.369′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Marker is on United States Avenue, 0.4 miles east of Sickles Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Located at Auto Tour Stop
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battery I, Fifth U.S. Artillery (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); 39th New York Infantry (about 600 feet away); 150th New York Infantry (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ninth Massachusetts Battery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Major General Sickles (approx. 0.2 miles away); Unflinching Under Fire (approx. 0.2 miles away); 3d Corps Headquarters (approx. 0.2 miles away); Battery G, 1st New York Light Artillery (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Old Marker At This Location titled "End of the Second Day".
Photographed By Karl Stelly, January 25, 2021
2. Closeup of Confederate Graves on the Rose Farm
From the marker
Photographed By Karl Stelly, January 25, 2021
3. A Costly Day Marker
This view from the marker looks toward the south. Big and Little Round Top can both be seen on the horizon, partially obscured by trees closer to the camera.
Photographed By Karl Stelly, January 25, 2021
4. A Costly Day Marker
This view from the marker has the camera pointed about 45 degrees to the left as compared to Photo No. 3.
Photographed By Karl Stelly, January 25, 2021
5. A Costly Day Marker
This view from the marker has the camera pointed about 45 degrees to the right as compared to Photo No. 3.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2022, by Karl Stelly of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 25, 2022, by Karl Stelly of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
