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Amherst (Virginia) Artillery (Kirkpatrick’s)

Amherst (Virginia) Artillery (Kirkpatrick’s) This battery served as a member of Nelson’s Battalion Photographed: December 8, 2011. Location: Benner’s Hill, north of Hanover Road (PA 116). Commander: Capt. Thomas J. Kirkpatrick (1829-1887). Lynchburg lawyer and member of state legislature. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA EWELL’S CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE NELSON’S BATTALION KIRKPATRICK’S BATTERY AMHERST VA. ARTILLERY One 3 Inch Rifle Three Napoleons July 1. The Battery arrived too late on the field to participate in the engagement of the day. July 2. Took position on Seminary Ridge 1/4 mile north of Chambersburg Pike. …

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Fluvanna (Virginia) Artillery (Massie’s)

Fluvanna (Virginia) Artillery (Massie’s) This battery served as a member of Nelson’s Battalion Photographed: December 8, 2011. Location: Benners’ Hill, north of Hanover Road. Commander: Capt. John L. Massie Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA EWELL’S CORPS RESERVE ARTILLERY NELSON’S BATTALION MASSIE’S BATTERY FULVANNA VIRGINIA ARTILLERY One 3 Inch Rifle Three Napoleons July 1.The Battery arrived on the field too late to participate in the engagement of the day. July 2. Took position on Seminary Ridge 1/4 mile north of Chambersburg Pike. About 11 A. M. moved to the rear of Pennsylvania College …

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Milledge’s (Georgia) Battery

Milledge’s (Georgia) Battery This battery served as a member of Nelson’s Battalion Photographed: December 8, 2011. Location: Benners’ Hill, north of Hanover Road. Commander: Capt. John Milledge, Jr. Description: Cast iron tablet, 3’8″ x 3’4″, with raised inscription painted in a contrasting color and mounted on fluted cast iron post. All 4’4″ H. Tablets casts by Calvin Gilbert. The inscription on the 3.8′ x 3.4′ tablet narrates the events associated with Battery during the Battle. Inscription: Reads, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA EWELL’S CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE NELSON’S BATTALION MILLEDGE’S BATTERY GEORGIA ARTILLERY One 10 Pounder Parrott Two 3 Inch Rifles July 1. The Battery arrived on the field too late to participate in the engagement of the day. July 2. Took position on Seminary Ridge 1/4 mile north of Chambersburg Pike. About 11 A. M. moved to the rear of Pennsylvania …

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Nelson’s Battalion, Artillery Reserve, Ewell’s Corps

Nelson’s Battalion served as a member of the Artillery Reserve in the Second Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. About the Main Monument When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910. The last monument was completed on December 19, 1910. What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth red Maine granite. Plaque: Bronze. What size is it? 3.8 feet x 3.4 feet diameter base. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches and weighs 300 pounds. Overall weight is 3000 pounds. Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department. What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth red Maine granite pedestal with a circular base. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of the unit. What does it …

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