12 PDR Howitzer – Chickamauga National Battlefield
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N 34° 55.103 W 085° 14.813
16S E 660142 N 3865394
Scott's Tennessee Battery (CSA), located on a hiking trail, south of Brothernton road and east of Brock’s field.
Waymark Code: WMBNK7
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 06/06/2011
Views: 4
The nearby plaque reads:
Scott's Tennessee Battery
2 6 PDR., 2 12 PDR. Howitzer
Smith’s Brigade, Cheatham’s Division, Polk’s Corps
September 19, 1863
1st Lieut. John M. Marsh, commanding (wounded)
2D Lieut. A. T. Watson
The battery with its Brigade crossed the Chickamauga at Dalton’s Ford about 8 O’clock A. M. and after several halts moved rapidly in rear of the Brigade, and came into action on this ground about 12:00 P.M. under a heavy fire from musketry from the enemy. Several privates were wounded in coming into action. Opened fire on the enemy with spherical case and canister at short range with effect. The Howitzer on the right section, after firing two rounds, was disabled by the cap-square breaking. After firing some twenty minutes, 1st Lieut. John M. Marsh was severely wounded and taken from the field. Under a heavy fire of musketry and artillery from the enemy the Battery continued firing for about thirty minutes, when the Brigade was retired under orders about half a mile. Casualties: 2 privates killed, 3 seriously wounded and 10 slightly wounded. Lost 14 horses and 1 set of artillery harness. The battery was not engaged on the 20th.
What type of artillery is this?: 12 PDR Howitzer
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: Confederate
Parking location to view this Waymark: N 34° 55.330 W 085° 14.722
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: 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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