Straban Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Graham's Battery - Dance's Battalion
Artillery Reserve - Ewell's Corps
— Army of Northern Virginia —
Photographed By Craig Swain, April 4, 2009
1. Graham's Battery - Dance's Battalion Tablet
Ewell's Corps - Artillery Reserve
Dance's Battalion - Graham's Battery
Rockbridge Artillery
Four 20 pounder Parrotts
July 1 The Battery arrived on the field too late to participate in the engagements of the day. Was ordered to report to Lieut-Colonel H.P. Jones commanding Artillery Early's Division and moved into position on the left to the south and east of town.
July 2 Remained in position on the left firing occasionally
July 3 Remained in position during the day and rejoined the Battalion during the night.
July 4 Took up line of march to Hagerstown.
Ammunition expended 439 rounds - Losses 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 1988.
Location. 39° 49.739′ N, 77° 12.787′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Straban Township. Marker is at the intersection of Benner's Hill Loop and Hanover Road (Pennsylvania Highway 116), on the right when traveling south on Benner's Hill Loop. Located in the Benner's Hill section of Gettysburg National Military Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gettysburg PA 17325, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Also see . . . 1st Rockbridge (Virginia) Light Artillery. "The Civil War in the East" unit history. (Submitted on May 22, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
2. Rockbridge Battery Tablet
A 20-pounder Parrott represents the battery. However, the battery's location was most likely to the north of the Hanover Road.
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
3. 20-pounder Parrott
The Rockbridge Battery was armed with 20-pounder Parrotts, like the example seen here. This piece was produced in 1861, and like all true Parrott Rifles was made at West Point Foundry, New York. However, this weapon was used by the U.S. Navy. Note the slots over and above the knob on the breech. These were for attachment of a clevis, used for the breeching ropes on naval gun mounts.
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
4. Battery Position
Graham's (Rockbridge) Battery and two 20-pounder Parrotts from Raine's Battery were posted on the high ground here just to the north of Hanover Road. From this position, the guns could fire on Cemetery Hill, but were masked from firing on Culp's Hill by the locations of the friendly batteries on Benner's Hill.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,319 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 15, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 1, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
