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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Cumberland Township, Pennsylvania

 
Clickable Map of Adams County, Pennsylvania and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Adams County, PA (1442) Cumberland County, PA (428) Franklin County, PA (228) York County, PA (438) Carroll County, MD (210) Frederick County, MD (558)  AdamsCounty(1442) Adams County (1442)  CumberlandCounty(428) Cumberland County (428)  FranklinCounty(228) Franklin County (228)  YorkCounty(438) York County (438)  CarrollCountyMaryland(210) Carroll County (210)  FrederickCounty(558) Frederick County (558)
Gettysburg is the county seat for Adams County
Gettysburg is in Adams County
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301 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Barksdale's Charge — July 2, 1863 - Second Day
On West Confederate Avenue at Millerstown Road, on the left when traveling south on West Confederate Avenue. Reported missing.
"...I never saw anything equal the dash and heroism of the Mississippians." Capt. G.B. Lamar, Jr., C.S.A. Aide to Maj. Gen. Lafayette McLaws On the afternoon of July 2, most of General Longstreet's Confederate First Corps were engaged in . . . Map (db m10083) HM
302 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Barlow and General Eisenhower
On Taneytown Road (Pennsylvania Route 134) at Barlow Greenmount Road, on the right when traveling south on Taneytown Road.
The Barlow Fire Company, founded in 1931, their mission being to save lives and property, constructed on this site in 1939 a Fire Hall that also served as a Community Center. General Dwight D. Eisenhower, having served eight successful years as . . . Map (db m130322) HM
303 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Barlow Creamery
On Taneytown Road (Pennsylvania Route 134) at Barlow Road, on the right when traveling north on Taneytown Road.
Samuel Swartz built and operated a creamery on this site in 1898, with milk and cream from local dairy farmers. The creamery manufactured ice cream, becoming famous for "Barlow Ice Cream." In 1909, C.D. Dougherty purchased the business, later . . . Map (db m192378) HM
304 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Barnyard Diplomacy — Eisenhower National Historic Site — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Near Eisenhower Farm Road.
Dad preferred to take visitors over to the show barn to show his ribbons. Dad would climb into the corral with his bull and poke him in the rump with his shotgun until the bull would stand up. The Secret Service were petrified, but didn’t dare . . . Map (db m64405) HM
305 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Batteries B & L, Second U.S. Artillery — First Brigade - Horse Artillery - Cavalry Corps — Army of the Potomac —
On Pleasonton Avenue at Taneytown Road (Pennsylvania Highway 134), on the right when traveling west on Pleasonton Avenue.
Army of the Potomac Cavalry Corps First Brigade Horse Artillery Batteries B & L Second U.S. Artillery Six 3 inch Rifles Lieut. Edward Heaton Commanding July 2 Arrived near the battlefield at 5.30 a.m. and reported to Major General Alfred . . . Map (db m15967) HM
306 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Batteries C & F, Pennsylvania Independent Light Artillery
On Hancock Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
C & F Indp't Penn'a Artillery Position occupied Indp't Pa. Art'y F Hampton's Battery July 3rd A.D. 1863 Organized at Pittsburgh Pa Oct. 8th 1861 Mustered out of United States Service June 24th 1865 On this field the following members fell Joseph . . . Map (db m155305) HM WM
307 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Batteries F & K, Third U.S. Artillery — First Regular Brigade - Artillery Reserve — Army of the Potomac —
On Hancock Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Army of the Potomac Artillery Reserve First Regular Brigade Batteries F& K Third U.S. Artillery Six 12 pounders Lieut. John C. Turnbull Commanding July 1 Took position on crest of hill near General Meade's Headquarters. July 2 Moved to a . . . Map (db m14842) HM
308 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Batteries F & K, Third U.S. Artillery — First Regular Brigade - Artillery Reserve — Army of the Potomac —
On Emmitsburg Road (Business U.S. 15) at Sickles Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Emmitsburg Road.
Army of the Potomac Artillery Reserve First Regular Brigade Batteries F & K Third U.S. Artillery Six 12 pounders Lieut. John C. Turnbull Commanding July 1 Took position on crest of hill near General Meade's Headquarters. July 2 Moved to a . . . Map (db m17354) HM WM
309 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battery A, 1st New Jersey Artillery
On Hancock Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
(Front):Battery A, 1. N.J. Art. From its position in reserves s.w. of Powers' Hill Galloped into action at 3 p.m. July 3, 1863. Fired 120 rounds shrapnel at Pickett's column and 80 shell at a battery in left front Erected by the State of New . . . Map (db m16538) HM WM
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310 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battery A, Fourth U.S. Artillery — Artillery Brigade - Second Corps — Army of the Potomac —
On Hancock Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Army of the Potomac Second Corps Artillery Brigade Battery A Fourth U.S. Artillery Six 3 inch Rifles Lieut. Alonzo H. Cushing and Sergt. Frederick Fuger commanding July 2 Arrived and took position with the brigade of Brig. General A.S. Webb . . . Map (db m16108) HM WM
311 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battery A, Maryland Light Artillery
Near Granite Schoolhouse Lane, on the right when traveling west.
(Front):Maryland's Tribute to her loyal sons Rigby's Maryland Battery A (Right):Losses in action Killed 5 - Wounded 18 - Missing 3. Total 26. Strength at Gettysburg Officers 4 - Enlisted men 102. (Left):Organized at . . . Map (db m17879) HM WM
312 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battery A, Second U.S. Artillery — Second Brigade - Horse Artillery - Cavalry Corps — Army of the Potomac —
On Chambersburg Pike (U.S. 30) at Stone Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Chambersburg Pike.
Army of the Potomac Cavalry Corps Second Brigade Horse Artillery Battery A Second U.S. Artillery Six 3 inch Rifles Lieut. John H. Calef commanding June 30 Arrived in the evening from Emmitsburg and took position on the Chambersburg Pike. July 1 . . . Map (db m12663) HM
313 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battery A, Second U.S. Artillery — Second Brigade - Horse Artillery - Cavalry Corps — Army of the Potomac —
On Reynolds Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Army of the Potomac Cavalry Corps Second Brigade Horse Artillery Battery A Second U.S. Artillery Six 3 inch rifles Lieut. John H. Calef commanding June 30 Arrived in the evening from Emmitsburg and took position on the Chambersburg Pike. July 1 . . . Map (db m15272) HM
314 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battery B, 1st New York Light Artillery — Artillery Brigade — 2nd Corps —
On Hancock Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
(Front):Battery B 1st New York Light Artillery, Artillery Brigade, 2d Corps. (Back):Position held afternoon of July 3d 1863. Casualties; Killed 10, Wounded 16. (Left):Mustered into service Aug. 31, 1861. participated in 78 . . . Map (db m16351) HM WM
315 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battery B, 1st Rhode Island Artillery
On Hancock Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
(Front):Brown's Battery B 1st R.I. Lt. Art.ly (Back):Art.ly Brig 2nd Corps Army PotomacMap (db m16218) WM
316 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battery B, First Pennsylvania Artillery
On Reynolds Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Battery B First Pennsylvania Artillery P.R.V.C. Commanded by Capt. James H. Cooper 4-3 inch rifled guns July 1, 1863 the Battery arrived here about noon and engaged Confederate artillery on Herr's Ridge. About 1:30 p.m. moved to the rear. Changed . . . Map (db m168215) HM
317 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battery B, First Pennsylvania Light Artillery — Volunteer Artillery Brigade - First Corps — Army of the Potomac —
On Hancock Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Army of the Potomac First Corps Volunteer Artillery Brigade First Penna. Light Artillery Battery B Four 3 inch Rifles Captain James H. Cooper commanding July 3 Moved to this position from East Cemetery Hill at 3 p.m. during a heavy cannonade and . . . Map (db m16559) HM
318 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battery B, Fourth U.S. Artillery — Artillery Brigade - First Corps — Army of the Potomac —
On Chambersburg Pike (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling west.
Army of the Potomac First Corps Artillery Brigade Battery B Fourth U.S. Artillery Six 12 pounders Lieut. James Stewart commanding July 1 In position about 200 yards south of the Lutheran Theological Seminary until 3 p.m. when ordered to support . . . Map (db m15314) HM
319 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battery C, Fifth U.S. Artillery — First Regular Brigade - Artillery Reserve — Army of the Potomac —
On Hancock Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Army of the Potomac Artillery Reserve First Regular Brigade Battery C Fifth U.S. Artillery Lieut. Gulian V. Weir commanding July 2 Arrived at Gettysburg from near Taneytown and in the afternoon was ordered to the front and by direction of Major . . . Map (db m16342) HM
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320 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battery C, First New York Light Artillery — Artillery Reserve - Fifth Corps — Army of the Potomac —
On Howe Avenue, 0.1 miles east of Taneytown Road (Pennsylvania Road 194), on the right when traveling west.
. . . Map (db m9990) HM
321 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battery C, First West Virginia Artillery
Near Taneytown Road (State Highway 134), on the right when traveling north.
Erected by the State of West Virginia to commemorate the valor and fidelity of Battery C First West Virginia ArtilleryMap (db m16816) WM
322 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battery C, Fourth U.S. Artillery — First Regular Brigade - Artillery Reserve — Army of the Potomac —
On Hancock Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Army of the Potomac Artillery Reserve First Regular Brigade Battery C Fourth U.S. Artillery Six 12 pounders Lieut. Evan Thomas commanding July 2 Arrived and took position on crest of hill near General Meade's Headquarters on the left of the . . . Map (db m16534) HM
323 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battery C, Massachusetts Light Artillery — Artillery Reserve - Fifth Corps — Army of the Potomac —
On Wright Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
. . . Map (db m13404) HM
324 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battery C, Pennsylvania Light Artillery — (Thompson's)
On Wheatfield Road at Emmitsburg Road (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling east on Wheatfield Road.
(Front): Battery C Penna. Light Artillery (Thompson's) (Back): July 2. Occupied this position from about 5 to 6 O'Clock p.m. July 3rd. In position on right of First Volunteer Brigade Reserve Artillery and engaged the enemy. . . . Map (db m12985) HM WM
325 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battery C, Third U.S. Artillery — Second Brigade - Horse Artillery - Cavalry Corps — Army of the Potomac —
On Taneytown Road (State Highway 134) at Granite School House Road, on the right when traveling south on Taneytown Road.
Army of the Potomac Cavalry Corps Second Brigade Horse Artillery Battery C Third U.S. Artillery Six 3 inch Rifles Lieut. William D. Fuller Commanding July 1 Proceeded under orders to Manchester Md. and picketed and held all roads until afternoon . . . Map (db m13338) HM
326 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battery D, Second U.S. Artillery — Artillery Brigade - Sixth Corps — Army of the Potomac —
On Taneytown Road (State Highway 134), on the right when traveling north.
. . . Map (db m17276) HM
327 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battery E, 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery — Randolph's Battery
On Emmitsburg Road (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling north.
. . . Map (db m17436) HM WM
328 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battery E, 5th Massachusetts Light Artillery — First Brigade - Artillery Reserve — Army of the Potomac —
On Hancock Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Army of the Potomac 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. . . . Map (db m16561) HM
329 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battery E, Pennsylvania Light Artillery
Near Granite Schoolhouse Lane, on the right when traveling west.
(Front):Battery E. (Knap's) Penna. Light Artillery (Front):Mustered in Oct. 1st 1861. Reenlisted Jan. 1864. Mustered out June 14th 1865. At 3:30 p.m. July 2d one gun was placed on Culp's Hill in the position marked by a monument, and . . . Map (db m17886) HM WM
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330 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battery F, Fifth U.S. Artillery — Artillery Brigade - Sixth Corps — Army of the Potomac —
On Hancock Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Army of the Potomac Sixth Corps Artillery Brigade Battery F Fifth U.S. Artillery Six 10 pounder Parrotts Lieut. Leonard Martin Commanding July 2 Arrived on the afternoon with the Corps and held in reserve. July 3 Brought up to Ziegler's Grove . . . Map (db m9926) HM
331 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battery F, Fourth U.S. Artillery — Artillery Brigade - Twelfth Corps — Army of the Potomac —
On Hunt Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Army of the Potomac Twelfth Corps Artillery Brigade Battery F Fourth U.S. Artillery Six 12 pounders Lieut. Sylvanus T. Rugg commanding July 1 Approached Gettysburg on the Baltimore Pike to Two Taverns and took position to counteract any . . . Map (db m13363) HM
332 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battery F, Pennsylvania Light Artillery — Hampton's Battery
On Wheatfield Road at Emmitsburg Road (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling east on Wheatfield Road.
(Front):F. Penna. Light Artillery Organized at Pittsburgh Hampton's Battery (Right): From June 3 1863 to March 25 1864 Batteries F and C served as a consolidated battery. July 2, occupied this position from about 5 to 6 . . . Map (db m12984) HM WM
333 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battery G Fourth U.S. Artillery — Artillery Brigade - Eleventh Corps — Army of the Potomac —
On Howard Avenue, 0.2 miles north of Old Harrisburg Road (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling south.
Army of the Potomac Eleventh Corps Artillery Brigade Battery G Fourth U.S. Artillery Six 12 pounders Lieut. Bayard Wilkeson Commanding July 1 Arrived at Gettysburg about 11 a.m. Advanced and took position two sections on Barlow's Knoll the left . . . Map (db m11409) HM
334 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battery G, 1st N.Y. Light Artillery
On Emmitsburg Road (Business U.S. 15) at Wheatfield Road, on the right when traveling north on Emmitsburg Road.
(Front):Battery G. (Ames') 1st N.Y. Light Artillery ————— Engaged here with 3d Corps 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. July 2, 1863. July 3d, on Cemetery Ridge with 1st Div. 2d Corps. ———— Casualties, . . . Map (db m13015) HM WM
335 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battery G, Second U.S. Artillery — Artillery Brigade - Sixth Corps — Army of the Potomac —
On Hancock Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Army of the Potomac Sixth Corps Artillery Brigade Battery G Second U.S. Artillery Six 12 Pounders Lieut. John H. Butler commanding July 2 Arrived in the afternoon with the Corps and held in reserve. July 3 Brought up to Ziegler's Grove in rear . . . Map (db m9908) HM
336 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battery H, 1st U.S. Artillery — First Regular Brigade - Artillery Reserve — Army of the Potomac —
Near Taneytown Road (State Highway 134), on the right when traveling north.
Army of the Potomac Artillery Reserve First Regular Brigade Battery H First U.S. Artillery Six 12 pounders Lieut. Chandler P. Eaken commanding July 2 In position on Cemetery Hill facing the Emmitsburg Road. Engaged Juy 2d and 3d. Lieut Eakin was . . . Map (db m16863) HM WM
337 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battery H, 3rd Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery — First Brigade - Second Division - Cavalry Corps — Army of the Potomac —
On Hancock Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Army of the Potomac Cavalry Corps Second Division First Brigade 3rd Penna. Heavy Artillery Section Battery H Two 3 inch Rifles Captain William D. Rank July 2 Marched with the 2d. Cavalry Division and went into position on the Hanover Road 3 . . . Map (db m16565) HM
338 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battery I First U.S. Artillery — Artillery Brigade - Second Corps — Army of the Potomac —
On Hancock Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Army of the Potomac Second Corps Artillery Brigade Battery I First U.S. Artillery Six 12 pounders Lieut. George A. Woodruff Commanding Lieut. Tully McCrea Commanding July 2 & 3 Arrived and took position in Ziegler's Grove on the left of . . . Map (db m9939) HM
339 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battery I, Fifth U.S. Artillery — Artillery Brigade, Fifth Corps — Army of the Potomac —
On United States Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Army of the Potomac Fifth Corps Artillery Brigade Battery I Fifth U.S. Artillery Four 3 inch Rifles Lieut. Malbone F. Watson commanding July 2 About 4.30 p.m. arrived and took position north of Little Round Top. 5.30 moved to the front at the . . . Map (db m17446) HM
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340 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battery K, 1st N.Y. Light Artillery — (11th New York Ind. Battery Attached) — Artillery Reserve —
On Hancock Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
(Front):Battery K. 1st N.Y. Light Artillery. (11th New York Ind. Battery Attached) Artillery Reserve. (Back): Battery K, (Fitzhugh's), Held this position July 3rd 1863 and assisted in repulsing Pickett's Charge. Casualties, wounded . . . Map (db m14894) HM WM
341 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battery K, Fifth U.S. Artillery — Twelfth Corps — Army of the Potomac —
On Culp's Hill Drive, 0.1 miles north of Slocum Avenue, in the median.
Army of the Potomac Twelfth Corps Battery K Fifth U.S. Artillery Four 12 Pounders Lieut. David H. Kinzie Commanding July 1 Marched to within a mile and half of Gettysburg. July 2 At daylight took position to command a gap between the First and . . . Map (db m11438) HM WM
342 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battery K, Fifth U.S. Artillery — Twelfth Corps — Army of the Potomac —
On Hunt Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Army of the Potomac Twelfth Corps Battery K Fifth U.S. Artillery Four 12 pounders Lieut. David H. Kinzie commanding July 1 Marched to within a mile and half of Gettysburg. July 2 At daylight took position to Command a gap between the First and . . . Map (db m13366) HM
343 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battery K, First U.S. Artillery — Second Brigade - Horse Artillery - Cavalry Corps — Army of the Potomac —
Near Emmitsburg Road (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling north.
Army of the Potomac Cavalry Corps Second Brigade Horse Artillery Battery K First U.S. Artillery Six 3 inch Rifles Captain William M. Graham commanding July 3 Arrived on the field and took position on the left with Cavalry and engaged during the . . . Map (db m13446) HM
344 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battery K, Fourth U.S. Artillery — Artillery Brigade, Third Corps — Army of the Potomac —
On Emmitsburg Road (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling north.
Army of the Potomac Third Corps Artillery Brigade Battery K Fourth U.S. Artillery Six 12 pounders Lieut. Francis W. Seeley Commanding July 1 Arrived at night and encamped in a field south of the town between the Emmitsburg and Taneytown Roads. . . . Map (db m17336) HM
345 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battery L, 1st New York Light Artillery — Artillery Brigade — 1st Corps —
On Reynolds Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
[Front]:"Reynolds" Battery L. 1st N.Y. Light Artillery, Artillery Brigade 1st Corps. [Back]:Casualties July 1st, 1863 Near Chambersburg Pike 1 Killed, 15 Wounded, 1 Missing. July 2nd and 3rd engaged with enemy from position on . . . Map (db m15213) HM
346 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battery L, 1st New York Light Artillery
On Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling north.
Erected 1891 by the State of New York to commemorate the detached men of Battery "E", First N.Y. Lt. Artillery ser- ving with "L" (Reynolds). - These works were built and held by Battery L, Lieutenant George Beck commanding against as- saults of . . . Map (db m16942) HM WM
347 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battery M, 1st New York Light Artillery — 1st Division, 12th Corps
Near Granite Schoolhouse Lane, on the right when traveling west.
(Front):Battery M, 1st N.Y. Light Artillery, 1st Division, 12th Corps. Held this position July 2d - 3d, 1863. (Left):Organized Lockport, N.Y. Mustered in Oct. 14, 1861. Re-enlisted Dec. 10, 1863. (Back):Battles: Winchester, . . . Map (db m17889) HM WM
348 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battlefield Landmarks - North and West
On Culp's Hill Loop, in the median.
"It had not been intended to deliver a general battle so far from our base unless attacked, but coming unexpectedly upon the whole Federal Army, to withdraw through the mountains with our extensive trains would have been difficult and dangerous." . . . Map (db m14076) HM
349 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battlefield Landmarks - South and West
On Culp's Hill Loop, in the median.
"Being satisfied from the reports received from the field that it was the intention of the enemy to support with his whole army the attack already made, and the reports of Major-Generals Hancock and Howard on the character of the position being . . . Map (db m14119) HM
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350 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battlefield Landmarks - West and North — July 3, 1863 - Third Day
On Hancock Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Reported missing.
"...The whole plain was covered with unarmed rebels, waving coats, hats, and handkerchiefs in token of a wish to surrender." Lt. Col. Franklin Sawyer, U.S.A. 8th Ohio Infantry You are standing at the Union position on Cemetery Ridge, looking west . . . Map (db m16063) HM
351 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Battlefield Landmarks—South and West — July 3, 1863 - Third Day
On Hancock Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Reported missing.
the enemy is advancing. Every eye could see the legions, an overwhelming resistless tide of an ocean of armed men sweeping upon us!" 1st Lt. Frank A. Haskell, U.S.A. Aide to Brig. Gen. John Gibbon You are standing at the Union . . . Map (db m16139) HM
352 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Benning's Brigade — Hood's Division - Longstreet's Corps — Army of Northern Virginia —
On Sickles Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Army of Northern Virginia Longstreet's Corps Hood's Division Benning's Brigade 2d. 15th. 17th. 20th. Georgia InfantryJuly 2 Formed in line about 4 p.m. in rear of Law's and Robertson's Brigades and moving forward in support took active part in . . . Map (db m15091) HM
353 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Benning's Brigade — Hood's Division - Longstreet's Corps — Army of Northern Virginia —
On South Confederate Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
C.S.A. Army of Northern Virginia Longstreet's Corps Hood's Division Benning's Brigade 2nd. 15th. 17th. 20th. Georgia Infantry July 2 Arrived and formed line about 4 p.m. in rear of Law's and Robertson's Brigades and moving forward in support of . . . Map (db m15490) HM
354 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Bigelow's Desperate Stand — July 2, 1863 - Second Day
On United States Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Reported missing.
"…horses were plunging and laying all around.... The enemy were yelling like demons, yet my men kept up a rapid fire...." Capt. John Bigelow, U.S.A. 9th Massachusetts Artillery Here at the farm of Abraham Trostle on the afternoon of July 2, Capt. . . . Map (db m17439) HM
355 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Blount's Battery - Dearing's Battalion — Pickett's Division - Longstreet's Corps — Army of Northern Virginia
On West Confederate Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Reported missing.
Army of Northern Virginia Longstreet's Corps Pickett's Division Dearing's Battalion Blount's Battery Four Napoleons July 3 Advanced to the front about daybreak. Later in the morning took position on the ridge west of the Emmitsburg road 200 . . . Map (db m101201) HM
356 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Brander's Battery - Pegram's Battalion — Artillery Reserve - Hill's Corps — Army of Northern Virginia —
On West Confederate Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Army of Northern Virginia Hill's Corps Artillery Reserve Pegram's Battalion Brander's Battery The Letcher Artillery Two Napoleons, Two 10 pounder Parrotts July 1 In position at first on the ridge west of Herr's Tavern but moved later to a hill . . . Map (db m11483) HM
357 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Brevet Major General James Samuel Wadsworth — United States Volunteers — 1807 - 1864 —
On Reynolds Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
(Front):Brevet Major General James Samuel Wadsworth United States Volunteers 1807 - 1864 in command of First Division First Army Corps at the Battle of Gettysburg July 1, 2, 3 1863 (Back): Volunteer aid-de-camp with the rank of . . . Map (db m15349) HM
358 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Brigadier General John Gibbon
On Hancock Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
(Front):John Gibbon Brigadier General July 2-3, 1863 At Gettysburg commanded 2nd Division, II Corps on July 3, 1863 serving with "conspicuous gallantry and distinction" in the repulse of Longstreet's Assault, until he was wounded and . . . Map (db m16363) HM WM
359 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Brigadier General Lewis Armistead, C.S.A.
On Hancock Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Brigadier General Lewis A. Armistead C.S.A. fell here July 3, 1863.Map (db m16119) HM WM
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360 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Brigadier General Samuel Wiley Crawford
On Crawford Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Brig. General Samuel Wiley Crawford Commander of the Pennsylvania Reserves 1829 - 1892Map (db m15755) WM
361 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Brockenbrough's Brigade — Heth's Division - Hill's Corps — Army of Northern Virginia —
On West Confederate Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
C.S.A. Army of Northern Virginia Hill's Corps Heth's Division Brockenbrough's Brigade 40th. 47th. 55th. Regiments and 22nd. Battalion Virginia Infantry July 1 Crossed the Run at 2 p.m. between Chambersburg Pike and Reynolds Woods. Engaged Union . . . Map (db m204711) HM
362 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Brooke's Battery - Poague's Battalion — Pender's Division - Hill's Corps — Army of Northern Virginia —
On West Confederate Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Army of Northern Virginia Hill's Corps Pender's Division Poague's Battalion Brooke's Battery Two Napoleons, Two 12 pounder Howitzers July 2 Late in the evening the Napoleons were placed in position about 400 yards eastward from this point. July . . . Map (db m11906) HM
363 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Buford
On Chambersburg Pike (U.S. 30) at Stone Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Chambersburg Pike.
(Front):In Memory of Major General John Buford Comdg. 1st Div. Cav. Corps Army of the Potomac who with the first inspiration of a cavalry officer selected this battlefield July 1st. 1863. (Back):From this crest was fired the . . . Map (db m12669) HM
364 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Cabell's Battalion — McLaws's Division - Longstreet's Corps — Army of Northern Virginia —
On West Confederate Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
C.S.A. Army of Northern Virginia Longstreet's Corps McLaws's Division Cabell's Battalion Fraser's, McCarthy's, Carlton's and Manly's Batteries Four Napoleons, Four 10 pounder Parrotts Six 3 inch Rifles, Two 12 pounder Howitzers July 2-3 Took an . . . Map (db m12367) HM
365 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Camp Colt
Near Emmitsburg Road at Long Lane, on the right when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
The Tank Corps was new. There were no precedents except in basic training and I was the only officer in the command. Now I really began to learn about responsibility. Dwight D. Eisenhower At Ease: Stories I Tell to Friends During World . . . Map (db m15127) HM
366 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Capturing the Carnage — Gettysburg National Military Park —
On Brooke Avenue, 0.5 miles west of Sickles Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
On July 5, photographer and Scottish immigrant Alexander Gardner and his assistants, Timothy O'Sullivan and James Gibson, arrived at Gettysburg to document the carnage. Gardner's photographs of the Antietam Battlefield in 1862 had elicited strong . . . Map (db m195397) HM
367 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Carlton's Battery - Cabell's Battalion — McLaws's Division - Longstreet's Corps — Army of Northern Virginia —
On West Confederate Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Army of Northern Virginia Longstreet's Corps McLaws's Division Cabell's Battalion Carlton's Battery The Troup Artillery Second Section Two 12 pounder Howitzers July 2 This section took position here at 4 p.m. and was actively engaged until near . . . Map (db m12256) HM
368 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Carlton's Battery - Cabell's Battalion — McLaws's Division - Longstreet's Corps — Army of Northern Virginia —
On West Confederate Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Army of Northern Virginia Longstreet's Corps McLaws's Division Cabell's Battalion Carlton's Battery The Troup Artillery First Section Two 10 pounder Parrotts July 2 This section took position here 3.30 p.m. and was actively engaged until near . . . Map (db m12356) HM
369 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Carter's Battalion — Rodes's Division - Ewell's Corps — Army of Northern Virginia —
Near North Confederate Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
C.S.A. Army of Northern Virginia Ewell's Corps Rodes's Division Carter's Battalion Carter's, Fry's, Page's, and Reese's Batteries Four 10 pounder Parrotts, Six 3 inch Rifles and Six Napoleons July 1 Arrived on the field soon after noon and . . . Map (db m15440) HM
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370 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Caskie's Battery - Dearing's Battalion - — Pickett's Division - Longstreet's Corps — Army of Northern Virginia —
On West Confederate Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Army of Northern Virginia Longstreet's Corps Pickett's Division Dearing's Battalion Caskie's Battery The Hampden Artillery One 10 pounder Parrott, One 3 inch Rifle and Two Napoleons July 3 Advanced to the front about daylight. Later in the . . . Map (db m12051) HM
371 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Catherine Guinn Farm — Civil War Hospital
On Taneytown Road (Pennsylvania Route 134) north of Hunt Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Catherine Guinn Farm ♣ Second Corps July 2-3, 1863Map (db m64348) HM
372 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Cavalry Corps — Army of the Potomac
On Pleasonton Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Army of the Potomac Cavalry Corps Major General Alfred PleasantonFirst Division Brigadier General John Buford Second Division Brigadier General David McM. Gregg Third Division Brigadier General John Judson Kilpatrick Headquarters Guard Co. C. 1st. . . . Map (db m16503) HM
373 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Chaplain Samuel Henry Stein
On Emmitsburg Road (Business Pennsylvania Route 15) at Ridge Road, on the right when traveling south on Emmitsburg Road.
Chaplain This tablet marks the spot where the Rev. Samuel Henry Stein, D.D. L.L.D. met his death December 20, 1930 Chaplain of the Firemen's Association of the State of Pennsylvania 1914-1930 Erected to his memory by . . . Map (db m90690) HM
374 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Civil War Hospital
On Plank Road, on the left when traveling east.
John Currens Farm Pickett’s Division July 1863Map (db m198062) WM
375 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Civil War Hospital
On Waterworks Road, on the right when traveling south.
John Socks (Sachs) Mill & Pitzer's Schoolhouse July 1863Map (db m198167) HM
376 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Clark's Battery — Battery B 1st New Jersey Light Artillery — 3d Corps —
On Sickles Avenue at Wheatfield Road, on the left when traveling north on Sickles Avenue.
(Front):Clark's Battery ———— Battery B 1st New Jersey Light Artillery 3d Corps ———— Fought here from 2 Until 7 O'Clock on July 2, 1863. Firing 1300 rounds of ammunition . . . Map (db m13180) HM WM
377 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Colonel George H. Ward — 15th Massachusetts Volunteers
On Emmitsburg Road (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling north.
(Front):Here fell mortally wounded July 2d 1863 George H. Ward, Colonel commanding 15th Regt. Mass. Vols. His comrades and fellow citizens of Worchester raise this memorial of his valor and patriotism. (Back):1st Brig. 2nd Div. 2nd . . . Map (db m16263) HM
378 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Colonel Willard
Near Hancock Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
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379 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Companies A and C, 1st Ohio Cavalry
On Taneytown Road (State Highway 134) at Pleasonton Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Taneytown Road.
(Front):Companies A and C 1st Ohio Cavalry Headquarters Guard 2d and 3d Divisions Cavalry Corps Erected by The State of Ohio (Left):Companies A and C 1st Ohio Cavalry July 1, 2, 3, 1863 during the battle of Gettysburg these . . . Map (db m16001) HM WM
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380 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Companies E and H, Second U.S. Sharpshooters — Second Brigade — First Division, Third Corps —
On Slyder Lane, on the right when traveling east.
(Front):Companies E and H Second United States Sharpshooters. Second Brigade. First Division, Third Corps. ——————————Arrived on the field July 1. At 6 p.m. July 2 met the onset of . . . Map (db m15119) HM
381 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Companies E and I — 6th Pennsylvania Cavalry — "Lancers" —
On Taneytown Road (State Highway 134) at Hunt Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Taneytown Road.
(Front):Co's E & I 6th Penna. Cavalry "Lancers" Reserve Brigade 1st Div. Cavalry Corps On duty as escort to Maj. Gen'l. George G. Meade Com'dg Army of the Potomac Erected by the survivors of the Regiment (Back): The main body of this . . . Map (db m14486) HM WM
382 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Companies G and I, 4th Ohio Infantry — 1st Brigade, 3d Division, 2d Corps — July 2, 1863 —
On Steinwehr Avenue (Business U.S. 15) at Hancock Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Steinwehr Avenue.
(Front): Companies G and I, 4th Ohio Infantry, 1st Brigade, 3d Division, 2d Corps, July 2, 1863. (Left): At 3 p.m., July 2, 1863, while the regiment was lying on Cemetery Ridge, Companies G and I, 4th Ohio Infantry, detached under . . . Map (db m12189) HM
383 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Company "I", 60th New York Infantry
Near Culp's Hill Loop, on the right when traveling east.
July 2 and 3 1863 Company "I" 60th New York Infantry Captain Jesse H Jones First Sergeant James Brown Sergeants Jarvis P Blount - Chas Gray killed Wm. Leahy - D E Nash Corporals Laban Babcock - J M Brownson J E Chaffee - N J Chaffee . . . Map (db m14122) WM
384 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Company D, 2nd U.S. Sharpshooters — Maine Volunteers
On Slyder Lane, on the right when traveling east.
Company D Maine Volunteers 2nd U.S. Sharpshooters July 2, 1863 Killed 1 Wounded 5 Missing 5Map (db m15117) HM
385 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Company F, 1st U.S. Sharpshooters — 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 3rd Corps
On Berdan Avenue at West Confederate Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Berdan Avenue.
(Front):The State of Vermont to the officers and men of Co. F. 1st U.S. Sharpshooters. 2nd Brig. 1st Div. 3rd Corps. (Left):Engaged at this point on the morning of July 2, 1863. and on Cemetery Ridge July 3. Also on the . . . Map (db m12041) HM WM
386 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Confederate Line of Battle — July 3, 1863 - Third Day
On West Confederate Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
"Smoke soon hid everything, the firing was as rapid as musketry, and shot and shell flew in flocks." Lt. Col. E. Porter Alexander, C.S.A. Commander of the Confederate bombardment Confederate artillery and infantry occupied the low, wooded ridge you . . . Map (db m11539) HM
387 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Crenshaw's Battery - Pegram's Battalion — Artillery Reserve - Hill's Corps — Army of Northern Virginia —
On West Confederate Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Army of Northern Virginia Hill's Corps Artillery Reserve Pegram's Battalion Crenshaw's Battery Two Napoleons, Two 12 pounder Howitzers July 1 The Napoleons occupied the ridge west of Herr's Tavern and took an active part in the battle. The . . . Map (db m11516) HM
388 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Culp's Hill — "The barb of the hook"
On East Confederate Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
The hill to your front was occupied late on July 1 by Federal troops as they pulled back into defensive positions. The next evening most of these troops were sent to repel attacks along Cemetery Ridge. Returning that night, they found their . . . Map (db m13523) HM
389 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Culp's Hill Rehabilitation
On Culp's Hill Road, on the right.
"There is ... no place on the Gettysburg battlefield which presents such strong attractions as Culp's Hill. It is natural that the visitor would wish to see some tangible evidence of the battle. Many portions of the field have since been cultivated, . . . Map (db m180363) HM
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390 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Cushing's Union Battery — July 3, 1863 - Third Day
On Hancock Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Reported missing.
"No, I stay right here and fight it out, or die in the attempt." Lt. Alonzo H. Cushing, U.S.A. 4th U.S. Artillery, Battery A Battery A, 4th United States Artillery, commanded by Lt. Alonzo H. Cushing, held this key position on the afternoon of . . . Map (db m16384) HM
391 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Cyclorama Focal Point — July 3, 1863 - Third Day
On Hancock Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.
"You will find hard work to convince yourself that you are not standing on the top of Cemetery Ridge in the very center of the position occupied by the troops of the Northern army on that memorable day in July ...." Boston Sunday Globe . . . Map (db m194638) HM
392 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Daniel's Brigade — Rodes's Division - Ewell's Corps — Army of Northern Virginia —
On East Confederate Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
C.S.A. Army of Northern Virginia Ewell's Corps Rodes's Division Daniel's Brigade 32nd. 43rd. 45th. 53rd. Regiments and 2nd. Battalion North Carolina Infantry July 3 After taking part in the battles of the First and Second Days elsewhere on the . . . Map (db m13549) HM
393 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Daniel's Brigade — Rodes's Division - Ewell's Corps — Army of Northern Virginia —
On North Confederate Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
C.S.A. Army of Northern Virginia Ewell's Corps Rodes's Division Daniel's Brigade 32nd. 43rd. 45th. 53rd. Regiments and 2nd. Battalion North Carolina Infantry July 1 The Brigade formed the right of Division and its line extended from Forney field . . . Map (db m15445) HM
394 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — David L. Grove
On Emmitsburg Road, on the right when traveling south.
In Memory of Wildlife Conservation Officer David L. Grove March 5, 1979 - November 11, 2010 Officer Grove made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty while protecting the citizens of the Commonwealth and its wildlife resources.Map (db m105534)
395 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Davis's Brigade — Heth's Division - Hill's Corps — Army of Northern Virginia —
On West Confederate Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
C.S.A. Army of Northern Virginia Hill's Corps Heth's Division Davis's Brigade 55th North Carolina and 2nd. 11th. 42nd. Mississippi Infantry July 1 Formed line west of Herr's Tavern and crossing the Run at 10 a.m. dislodged 2nd Maine Battery and . . . Map (db m11667) HM
396 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Davis's Brigade — Heth's Division - Hill's Corps — Army of Northern Virginia —
On Reynolds Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
C.S.A. Army of Northern Virginia Hill's Corps Heth's Division Davis's Brigade 2nd. 11th. 42nd. Mississippi 55th. North Carolina Infantry July 1 Formed west of Herr's Tavern crossed Willoughby Run about 10 a.m. Advanced in line and soon . . . Map (db m15356) HM
397 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Deadly Sharpshooters
On Berdan Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
The brainchild of inventor Hiram Berdan, the United States Sharpshooters were an elite unit of marksmen. On July 2, 1863, approximately 100 soldiers of the 1st US Sharpshooters, supported by the 3rd Maine Infantry, entered these woods to determine . . . Map (db m168643) HM
398 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Dearing's Battalion — Pickett's Division - Longstreet's Corps — Army of Northern Virginia —
On West Confederate Avenue at Amphitheater Road, on the left when traveling south on West Confederate Avenue.
C.S.A. Army of Northern Virginia Longstreet's Corps Pickett's Division Dearing's Battalion Stribling's, Caskie's, Macon's, and Blount's Batteries Two 20 pounder Parrotts, Three 10 pounder Parrotts One 3 inch Rifle and Twelve Napoleons July 3 . . . Map (db m12050) HM
399 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Death at the Wall — July 3, 3:30 pm — Gettysburg National Military Park —
On Hancock Avenue, 0.4 miles north of Pleasonton Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Despite heavy losses, clusters of Confederates pushed toward the angled stone wall in front of you. Confederate General Lewis Armistead jabbed his hat on the tip of his sword and held it up guiding his men across the wall, shouting, "Come on, boys, . . . Map (db m194524) HM
400 Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Defense of Culp's Hill — July 2, 1863 - Second Day
On Culp's Hill Loop, on the right when traveling east.
"As soon as we were in position, we began to intrench ourselves and throw up breastworks...." Brig. Gen. George S. Greene, U.S.A. 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, Twelfth Corps On the morning of July 2, the task of defending the Union right flank on . . . Map (db m14074) HM

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