Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Battery E, 5th Massachusetts Light Artillery
First Brigade - Artillery Reserve
— Army of the Potomac —
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 21, 2009
1. Battery E, 5th Massachusetts Light Artillery Tablet
First Brigade Artillery Reserve
Massachusetts Light Artillery
5th Battery E
Six 3 inch Rifles
Captain Charles A. Phillips Commanding
July 2 Withdrew at 5 p.m. from the field near the Peach Orchard and went into Battery here.
July 3 About 1.30 p.m. by order of Brig. General H.J. Hunt fired on the Confederate Batteries but did little damage. Opened an enfilading fire soon after on Longstreet's advancing line of Infantry and assisted in repulsing the assault. A charge was made within the range of the Battery immediately afterwards by the Florida Brigade and at about the same time a Confederate Battery opened on the left front which at once received the concentrated fire of the Batteries of the Brigade driving the cannoneers from their guns which they abandoned.
July 4 Remained in this position until afternoon.
Casualties. Killed 2 men. Wounded 1 officer and 13 men. Total 16.
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 2, 1863.
Location. 39° 48.342′ N, 77° 14.091′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 148th Regiment Pennsylvania Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); First Division (within shouting distance of this marker); Battery B, First Pennsylvania Light Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); 15th Battery New York Light Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); 90th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers (within shouting distance of this marker); 88th Pennsylvania Volunteers Position (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Regiment Minnesota Volunteers (about 300 feet away); Battery H, 3rd Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. 5th Massachusetts Battery E at Gettysburg.
Also see . . . History of the 5th Massachusetts, Battery E. (Submitted on March 1, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 21, 2009
2. Phillips Battery Tablet
Two cannons represent the battery at this location. On the right is a reproduction 3-inch rifle produced by the Battlefield Commission. On the left is an original 3-inch Rifle. It is registry number 612 produced in 1863. The tablet was recently removed for maintenance and returned.
Photographed By Craig Swain, December 27, 2008
3. Field of Fire for Phillip's Gunners
Looking down the barrel of the authentic 3-inch Rifle at this position. The Battery engaged targets on and just beyond the high ground on horizon line seen on this misty day.
Photographed By Eric Milask, July 5, 2012
4. Captain Charles A. Phillips
The 5th Mass. Artillery (Battery E) or Phillip's United States Battery was commanded by Captain Charles A. Phillips (1841-1876).
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,093 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 1, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on December 27, 2012, by Eric Milask of Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
