The Botetourt Artillery

1861-1865

(East Face)

In Commemoration of the deeds and services of the Buchanan Company. Organized Oct. 1859, as the Mountain Rifles Virginia Volunteers. Enlisted May 1861, in the Confederate States Army, for twelve months, as Co. 1-H-28 Regiment Virginia Infantry. Reenlisted Nov. ...

The Chatham Artillery

1786

On thefront,south side is inscribed:

Dedicate May 4, 1986

To honor the members of the

Chatham Artillery

Servants of God, Country,

State and Community

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Soldiers in War

Patriots in Peace

On the east side is inscribed:

Chatham History 1786-1886

Organized May 1, 1786. Captain Edward Lloyd, former Sergeant Major at ...

“For God’s sake, why is the Artillery here not being made use of

In front of you is the Upper Works, and inside were two flank batteries, each with large ship guns. Lieutenant John Roberts of the Royal Artillery went to the left battery, nearest the bay, after the first shots of the ...

The Artillery

June 1, 1781

Once a parallel was dug, troops could move artillery forward and place cannon in position to batter the ememy garrison. Greene's six-pounders (guns firing six pound cannon balls) were placed here on platforms that sat on earthen fortificatons ...

The Ashland Virginia Artillery

Artillery Reserve - Longstreet's Corps

Army of Northern Virginia

Longstreet's Corps Artillery Reserve

Alexander's Battalion Woolfolk's Battery

The Ashland Virginia Artillery

Two 20 pounder Parrotts and Two Napoleons

July 2 Took position here 4:30 p.m. and opened fire. Joined soon ...

The Bedford Virginia Artillery

Artillery Reserve - Longstreet's Corps

Army of Northern Virginia

Longstreet's Corps Artillery Reserve

Alexander's Battalion Jordon's Battery

The Bedford Virginia Artilery

Four 3 inch Rifles

July 2 Took position here 4:30 p.m. Fired a few rounds at the Peach Orchard. ...

The Brooks Artillery

Artillery Reserve - Longstreet's Corps

Army of Northern Virginia

Longstreet's Corps Artillery Reserve

Alexander's Battalion Rhett's Battery

The Brooks Artillery

Four 12 Pounder Howitzers

July 2 Took position here at 4 p.m. and opened fire. When the charge was made ...