Confederate Artillery Batteries
“Hurt’s Battery”
Two markers to the Hardaway (Alabama) Artillery are northwest of Gettysburg on Oak Hill (North Confederate Avenue tour map) and southwest of town on West Confederate Avenue. (West Confederate Avenue – Pt. 1 tour map) The battery was commanded at the Battle of Gettysburg by Captain William B. Hurt.
Oak Hill Marker
From the marker on Oak Hill:
Army of Northern Virginia
Hill’s Corps Artillery Reserve
McIntosh’s Battalion, Hurt’s Battery
Hardaway Alabama Artillery
Two Whitworths Two 3 Inch Rifles
July 1. The Whitworths were in position to the right of the Chambersburg Pike near the position of Pegram’s Battalion. Opened fire slowly and effectively shelling the woods occupied by the Union troops to the right of the town.
July 2. The Battery in position on Seminary Ridge south of the Hagerstown Road exposed to a heavy fire from the Union sharpshooters and artillery.
July 3. The Whitworth guns were moved to this position and fired with great effect. The 3 Inch Rifles remaining on Seminary Ridge south of the Hagerstown Road.
July 4. Withdrew at evening to Marsh Creek on theFairfield Road.
Location of the Oak Hill Marker
The marker is northwest of Gettysburg on Oak Hill at the Eternal Light Peace Memorial. It is about 180 feet north of the west end of the Memorial and is flanked by two Whitworth Rifles.
West Confederate Avenue Marker
From the marker on West Confederate Avenue:
Army of Northern Virginia
Hill’s Corps Artillery Reserve
McIntosh’s Battalion, Hurt’s Battery
Hardaway Alabama Artillery
Two Whitworths Two 3 Inch Rifles
July 1. The Whitworths were in position near Chambersburg Pike west of Herr’s Tavern and actively engaged.
July 2. All the guns were in position here and actively engaged under heavy fire of sharpshooters and artillery.
July 3. The 3 Inch Rifles remained here. The Whitworths were moved to position on Oak Hill. All were actively engaged. The Whitworths were beyond the range of Union guns whilst their own fire reached all parts of the field.
July 4. Withdrew at evening to Marsh Creek on Fairfield Road.
Losses not reported in detail.
Location of the Marker
The marker is southwest of Gettysburg. It is on the west side of West Confederate Avenue in the Schultz Woods, about 500 feet south of West Middle Street and just north and across the street from “Red Patch.”