Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Wingfield's Battery - Lane's Battalion

Anderson's Division - Hill's Corps

— Army of Northern Virginia —

Lane's Battalion - Wingfield's Battery Tablet image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008

1. Lane's Battalion - Wingfield's Battery Tablet

Inscription. Army of Northern Virginia
Hill's Corps Anderson's Division
Lane's Battalion Wingfield's Battery
Two 20 pounder Parrotts, Three 3 inch Navy Parrotts
July 2 In position here actively engaged and exposed all the while to a heavy fire from the Union artillery.

July 3 Remained here and took part in all the artillery conflicts of the day including that which preceded Longstreet's assault.

July 4 Withdrew about sunset and began the march to Hagerstown.

Losses Wounded 9, missing 2.

Ammunition expended 406 rounds.

Horses killed or disabled 20.

Erected 1910 by Gettysburg National Military Park Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant day of the year for for this entry is July 2.

Location. 39° 49.101′ N, 77° 14.862′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Marker is on West Confederate Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Located on Seminary Ridge in Gettysburg National Military Park, near the North Carolina State Memorial. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gettysburg PA 17325, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Davis's Brigade (a few steps from this marker); The War for Memory (a few steps from this

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marker); Heth's Division (within shouting distance of this marker); Graham's Battery - Poague's Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); North Carolina (within shouting distance of this marker); Lane's Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); 11th Mississippi Infantry Regiment (within shouting distance of this marker); Lieut. General Ambrose P. Hill (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.

Lane's Battalion - Wingfield's Battery Position image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008

2. Lane's Battalion - Wingfield's Battery Position

The Battery was also called Company C, Sumter (GA) Artillery. A platform for an artillery piece is beside the tablet. The gun has been removed for maintenance and restoration.

2.9 inch or 10 pounder Parrott image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008

3. 2.9 inch or 10 pounder Parrott

This Parrott Rifle, along with a 3-inch version, stand near the walkway to the North Carolina Memorial. Representing both Ross' and Wingfield's Batteries. This particular piece was produced in 1861 by West Point Foundry. The nearby 3-inch version (slightly larger to conform with standard ammunition calibers), was made in 1864.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 930 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 16, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.