Last updated: October 15, 2024
Place
Battery L, 1st Ohio Artillery Monument
NPS Photo
Quick Facts
Location:
Little Round Top
Significance:
Battery L, 1st Ohio Light Artillery held the north slope of Little Round Top during July 2, 1863
Battery L
1st Ohio Light Artillery
July 2. 3. 1863
Arriving on the field at 8 am. July 2, went into position under a brisk skirmish fire on the extreme right of Wolf Hill. Afterwards move to the north slope of Little Round Top, and there became hotly engaged with Longstreet's Corps then trying to turn to the left. Held same position July 3.
This battery was recruited at Portsmouth Ohio, in the Autumn of 1861 by Captain L.N. Robinson. Was mustered out July 4, 1865. Took part in 12 important battles.
Erected by the State of Ohio.
1st Ohio Light Artillery
July 2. 3. 1863
Arriving on the field at 8 am. July 2, went into position under a brisk skirmish fire on the extreme right of Wolf Hill. Afterwards move to the north slope of Little Round Top, and there became hotly engaged with Longstreet's Corps then trying to turn to the left. Held same position July 3.
This battery was recruited at Portsmouth Ohio, in the Autumn of 1861 by Captain L.N. Robinson. Was mustered out July 4, 1865. Took part in 12 important battles.
Erected by the State of Ohio.