Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Morris Artillery
Rodes's Division - Ewell's Corps
— Army of Northern Virginia —
Photographed By Craig Swain, April 4, 2009
1. The Morris Artillery Tablet
The tablet was removed for maintenance in 2008 and restored in the winter of 2009.
Ewell's Corps Rodes's Division
Carter's Battalion Page's Battery
The Morris Artillery
Four Napoleons
July 1 Not engaged until the Union forces on Seminary Ridge extended their line to the right when it opened upon them with a rapid enfilading fire in support of the Infantry in the conflict which ensued. Meanwhile it suffered from the fire of Union Artillery in the valley north of the town. Afterward moved to the foot of the ridge and aided in dislodging both the Artillery and Infantry of the Eleventh Corps.
July 2 Held in readiness to move into position but was not engaged.
July 3 On Seminary Ridge in reserve.
July 4 After nightfall began the march to Hagerstown.
Losses. Killed and mortally wounded 4. Wounded 26.
Ammunition expended 215 rounds. Horses killed or disabled 17.
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 1858.
Location. 39° 50.838′ N, 77° 14.54′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Marker is on North Confederate Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Located
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Jeff Davis Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); Carter's Battalion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Iverson's Brigade (about 300 feet away); The Orange Artillery (about 400 feet away); O'Neal's Brigade (about 400 feet away); Rodes Attacks (about 400 feet away); Rodes's Division (about 400 feet away); A Dedication (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Photographed By Craig Swain, April 4, 2009
2. The Morris Artillery Position
A 12-pounder Confederate Napoleon produced by Macon Arsenal represents the battery.
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 23, 2015
3. The Morris Artillery Marker
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 23, 2015
4. The Morris Artillery Marker
Photographed By Craig Swain, April 4, 2009
5. View of Gettysburg and Oak Ridge
The gunners of the battery had a good field of fire both enfilading the Federal line on Oak Ridge and into Gettysburg. The Oak Ridge observation tower is on the far right, and is near the right end of the Federal First Corps line. The Federal Eleventh Corps left flank was posted in the valley below, beyond the McClean farm seen beyond the cannon's muzzle.
Photographed By Craig Swain, April 4, 2009
6. Placement of Page's Battery
From a point just north of the tablet location, looking south down Oak Ridge. The Mummasburg Road passes from left to right. The Federal line stood with their right flank on the road, along the ridge, just left of center. While Page's battery was in a good position to enfilade the Federal line posted on the ridge, the space to maneuver the guns was limited. The battery, packed into a tight working space, suffered 34% casualties (killed, wounded, or missing).
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,076 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 12, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3, 4. submitted on July 24, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 5, 6. submitted on April 12, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
