3-inch (10-pounder) Army Parrott rifles, Model of 1863 #34 ~ Chickamauga Georgia
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This 10-pounder Army Parrott rifle located at the monument to the Massenburg's Georgia Battery (CSA) on the west side of Lafayette Rd near the northern entrance to the Chickamauga National Battlefield.
Waymark Code: WMN152
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 12/05/2014
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The monument to the Massenburg's Georgia Battery (CSA) is in recognition of their service during the
Battle of Chickamauga, fought September 19–20, 1863.
| Foundry |
West Point Foundry, Cold Spring NY
|
| Registry # |
34 |
| Inspector |
DWF |
| Weight |
895 lbs |
| Number of rifling grooves, left or right twist |
3RH |
| Year made |
1864 |
Reference: Robinson's Battery - National Register of Surviving Civil War Artillery;
Sites A - F
Text on the plaque:
C
Massenburg's Georgia Battery.
2 10 PDR. Parrotts.
Robertson’s Reserve Artillery.
September 20, 1863
| Capt. Thomas L. Massenburg, Commanding. |
| 1st Lieut. J. F. Greer. |
| 2d Lieut. George B. Foster. |
| 2d Lieut. R. G. Burgess. |
The battery was not engaged on the 19th, but came into position on this ground soon after noon on the 20th, and opened fire on the enemy then falling back on Snodgrass Hill. About 5 P.M. the battery again came into position on the left of Major Williams’ Battalion, northwest of this ground and opened fire on the enemy's line east of the Kelley Field, taking it in reverse, and continuing to fire till his line on the right was abandoned and the
Confederate infantry line intervened.
Casualties: officers wounded 1, men wounded 3, horses killed 1.
From the NRHP nomination form:
| |
Structure Number: |
MT-1262(see note) |
More information:
1. Wikipedia -
Field artillery in the American Civil War
2. Wikipedia -
Parrott rifle
3. Wikipedia -
Battle of Chickamauga
4. The Civil War Home -
The Chickamauga Campaign - Confederate Order of Battle
5. CWBFM -
Massenburg's Georgia Battery #34