3d New York Independent Battery

The simple monument to the 3rd New York Independent Battery is located on the Taneytown Road across the street from the current Visitor’s Center. The monument notes: “Forced march 36 miles, second position.”

The regiment was raised as part of the 2nd Militia (82nd New York regiment) in June 1861.

It’s commander was Capt. William A. Harn (1834-1889), a veteran artilleryman from Philadlephia who late in life kept a lighthouse in St. Augustine, Florida.

3d New York Independent Battery

6th Corps Artillery Brigade

Capt. William A. Harn (1834-1889)

Engaged: 119 men, 6 Parrotts; no loss

Monument: Taneytown Road

Tags: Gettysburg, Monument Project, New York, Taneytown Road, VI Corps