Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Battery I, First Ohio Artillery
Eleventh Corps
— Army of the Potomac —
Photographed By Craig Swain, December 27, 2008
1. Battery I, First Ohio Artillery Tablet
At the top of the tablet is the crescent moon symbol of Eleventh Corps.
Eleventh Corps
Battery I First Ohio Artillery
Six 12 pounders
Captain Hubert Dilger commanding
July 1 Arrived at Gettysburg before noon and went into position west of the Carlisle Road. Engaged with two Confederate batteries. A Confederate rifled battery having opened fire. Wheeler's Thirteenth New York battery was added to the command of Capt. Dilger and a fierce artillery duel ensued. About 4 p.m. retired to take position on Cemetery Hill. One section was posted on Baltimore street above the square in town to cover the retreating infantry until relieved by two pieces of battery G Fourth U.S. Artillery. At 5 p.m. took position in the Cemetery next to the Baltimore pike facing westerly. Remained there until the close of the battle. One gun disabled.
Casualties. Wounded 13 men.
28 horses killed.
Erected 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 1863.
Location. 39° 49.261′ N, 77° 13.79′ W. Marker is in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. Marker can be reached from Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling south. Located near the north entrance
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fifth New York Independent Battery (a few steps from this marker); The American Legion Tablet (within shouting distance of this marker); Fifth New York Light Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); Major General John Reynolds (within shouting distance of this marker); Battery B, Fourth U.S. Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); Army of the Potomac (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Army of the Potomac (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Army of the Potomac (within shouting distance of this marker). 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. Dilger's Battery at Gettysburg.
Also see . . . Dilger's Report. In his report, Dilger complains of defective fuses for his shells. (Submitted on March 8, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Doda, November 11, 2018
2. Battery I, First Ohio Artillery Marker
New Paint
Photographed By Craig Swain, December 27, 2008
3. Battery I, First Ohio Artillery Position
Two 12-pounder Napoleons flank the tablet location representing the battery.
Photographed By Craig Swain, December 27, 2008
4. View from the Battery Position
Looking from one a Napoleon representing Dilger's guns toward the town of Gettysburg. At the time of the battle, this was an open slope with Schurz's Division of infantry arrayed in defense.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 937 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 8, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on December 29, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3, 4. submitted on March 8, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
