Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Hardaway Alabama Artillery
Artillery Reserve - Hill's Corps
— Army of Northern Virginia —
Hill's Corps Artillery Reserve
McIntosh's Battalion Hurt's Battery
Hardaway Alabama Artillery
Two Whitworth 3 inch Rifles
July 1 The Whitworths were in position to the right of the Chambersburg Pike near the position of Pegram's Battalion. Opened fire slowly and effectively shelling the woods occupied by the Union troops to the right of the town.
July 2 The Battery in position on Seminary Ridge south of the Hagerstown Road exposed to a heavy fire from the Union sharpshooters and artillery.
July 3 The Whitworth guns were moved to this position and fired with great effect. The 3 Inch Rifles remaining on Seminary Ridge south of the Hagerstown Road.
July 4 Withdrew at evening to Marsh Creek on the Fairfield Road.
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 1.
Location. 39° 50.932′ N, 77° 14.619′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Marker is on North Confederate Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Located near the Eternal Peace Light Memorial (auto tour stop 2) in Gettysburg National Military Park. 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. Daniel's Brigade (a few steps from this marker); The King William Artillery (a few steps from this marker); Eternal Light Peace Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Eternal Light Peace Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Rodes's Division (within shouting distance of this marker); Rodes Attacks (within shouting distance of this marker); A Dedication (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Orange 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. Hart's Battery at Gettysburg.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,505 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 31, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on July 21, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3. submitted on April 16, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on July 21, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 5. submitted on September 27, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 6. submitted on April 16, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.