The Monuments and Memorials of the Gettysburg Campaign
1st New York Artillery, Battery C
Location: North side of Howe Avenue, near Big Round Top.
Description: Iron War Department tablet. Painted inscription tablet, 3’8″x3′. Mounted on fluted post, 4’4″ high. Cannon on West side of tablet. Second cannon located to the east of the tablet was stolen in the 1960s Text is as follows,
ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
FIFTH CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE
BATTERY C
FIRST NEW YORK LIGHT ARTILLERY
Four 3 Inch Rifles
Capt. Almont Barnes Commanding
July 3. At 3 A. M. moved to and occupied this position until the close of the battle.
