The Ashland Virginia Artillery

The Ashland Virginia Artillery, part of Alexander's Battalion in Longstreet's Corps Artillery Reserve of the Army of Northern Virginia, was equipped with two 20 pounder Parrotts and two Napoleons. On July 2 it took position here at 4:30 p.m. and opened fire, soon joining the advance of the infantry. During the rest of the day it occupied a position on the crest near Peach Orchard and was actively engaged in firing on the new line of Union forces. On July 3 it was in position near the N.E. corner of Spangler's Woods on the left of the artillery line that occupied the ridge from Peach Orchard to that point, took part in the cannonade preceding Longstreet's assault, followed and supported the assault, then helped repel sharpshooters and withdrew at midnight. On July 4 it remained in position near here until 4 p.m., then withdrew to Marsh Creek on Fairfield Road. Its losses were heavy but not reported in detail.

Freedom Township, Pennsylvania · United States