Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Bedford Virginia Artillery
Artillery Reserve - Longstreet's Corps
— Army of Northern Virginia —
Photographed By Craig Swain, April 12, 2008
1. The Bedford Virginia Artillery Tablet
Longstreet's Corps Artillery Reserve
Alexander's Battalion Jordon's Battery
The Bedford Virginia Artillery
Four 3 inch Rifles
July 2 Took position here 4:30 p.m. Fired a few rounds at the Peach Orchard. Joined the infantry charge and afterwards occupied position on crest near the Peach Orchard and was actively engaged until night.
July 3 Remained near the same position which was on the main artillery line took part in the cannonade preceding Longstreet's final assault and aided in supporting that assault. Retired from the front after night.
July 4 In position near here until 4 p.m. Then withdrew to Marsh Creek on Fairfield Road.
Losses serious but not reported in detail
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 1785.
Location. 39° 48.028′ N, 77° 15.375′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Marker is at the intersection of West Confederate Avenue and Millerstown Road, on the left when traveling south on West Confederate Avenue. Located near stop six (Pitzer Woods) of the driving tour
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Parker's Battery - Alexander's Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); Lieut. General James Longstreet (within shouting distance of this marker); Freedom Threatened (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexander's Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); Longstreet Tower - East View (within shouting distance of this marker); Longstreet Tower - South View (within shouting distance of this marker); Taylor's Battery - Alexander's Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ashland Virginia Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Photographed By Craig Swain, April 12, 2008
2. The Bedford Virginia Artillery Tablet
Two cannon which represent Jordon's Battery have been removed for maintenance. They did sit atop the concrete platforms flanking the tablet.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,095 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on March 9, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 10, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
