3rd U.S. Artillery Battery C

The 3rd United States Artillery Battery C monument is located on the Taneytown Road at Granite Schoolhouse Lane. This Battery was a member of the horse artillery. It was made up of six 3″ rifles under the command of Lt. William D. Fuller.

This unit was detached along with Huey’s Brigade in Maryland during the battle.

The monument states the following: “July 1. Proceeded under orders to Manchester Md. and picketed and held all roads until afternoon of July 3 when ordered to Emmitsburg and marched to Westminster.”

3rd U.S. Artillery Battery C

Cavalry Corps, Horse Artillery (with the 3d Division)

Engaged: 6 3″ rifles

Monument: Taneytown Road at Granite Schoolhouse Lane

Tags: Cavalry Corps, Gettysburg, Monument Project, Taneytown Road, us regulars