3rd United States Artillery, Battery C

The monument to Battery C, Third U.S. Artilery is south of Gettysburg on Taneytown Road at the intersection with Granite Schoolhouse Lane. (see map)

From the monument:

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 roads until afternoon of July 3 when ordered to Emmitsburg and marched to Westminster.

July 4. Arrived at Emmitsburg Not engaged

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