3-Inch Ordnance Rifle # 38 - Chickamauga National Battlefield - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

One of four cannons at the mounument to Battery C, 1st Illinois Light Artillery in recognition of their service during the Battle of Chickamauga, fought September 19–20, 1863.

When standing behind the four cannons – this one is the on the left side of the monument.

Stamped on the muzzle,
No 38
PIC
1861
817 Lbs
TTSL

Text on the front of the monument:

Illinois
Battery C, 1st Light Artillery,
3rd Division – Sheridan
20th Army Corps – McCook

Text on the rear of the monument:

Commanded by
Captain Mark H. Prescott,
Sept. 19, 1863
4 P.M. 19th to 4 A.M. 20th
Loss 4

Text from plaque located next to the monument:

Battery C, 1st Illinois Light Artillery.
4 3” Rifles, 2 12 PDR. Howitzer
Bradley’s Brigade, Sheridan’s Division, McCook’s Corps.
September 19, 1863
Capt. Mark H. Prescott, Commanding
2d Lieut. Joseph R. Channel
2d Lieut. Stephen G. Grubb

This battery with its Brigade moved from Pond Spring early in the morning, forming temporary line of battle near Crawfish Spring, and, subsequently, near Lee and Gordon’s Mill, without becoming seriously engaged.

More information on the 1st Illinois Light Artillery.

What type of artillery is this?: 3-Inch Ordnance Rifle Where is this artillery located?: Park What military of the world used this device?: Union Army Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Date artillery was in use: Not listed Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed Still may work: Not Listed Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed

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