1st Pennsylvania Artillery Battery B (Cooper’s)

Raised from Lawrence County, Battery B of the 1st Pennsylvania Artillery was commanded by Capt. James H. Cooper (1840-1906), a clerk from Mt. Jackson. This battery had four ordnance rifles and 114 men.

The main monument on Cemetery Hill features an interesting carved cannon barrel at the top. Secondary markers also appear on Cemetery Hill and along Reynolds Avenue on the first day’s battlefield. There is also a marker along Hancock Avenue.

1st Pennsylvania Artillery Battery B (Cooper’s)

1st Corps Artillery Brigade

Capt. James H. Cooper (1840-1906)

Engaged: 4 ordnance rifles and 114 men; 3 killed, 9 wounded

Monument: East Cemetery Hill

Tags: East Cemetery Hill, Gettysburg, I Corps, McPherson Ridge, Monument Project, Pennsylvania