East Cemetery Hill

Union Artillery on East Cemetery Hill were heavily engaged in close quarters fighting on July 2nd

Jason Martz

Quick Facts

Location:

Gettysburg National Military Park

Significance:

At dusk, Union forces repelled a Confederate assault that reached the crest of this hill. By day’s end, both flanks of the Union army had been attacked and both had held, despite losing ground. In a council of war, Meade, anticipating an assault on the center of his line, determined that his army would stay and fight.

Designation:

Battlefield Location

Amenities

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At dusk, Union forces repelled a Confederate assault that reached the crest of this hill. By day’s end, both flanks of the Union army had been attacked and both had held, despite losing ground. In a council of war, Meade, anticipating an assault on the center of his line, determined that his army would stay and fight.

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Duration:

1 minute, 42 seconds

At dusk, Union forces repelled a Confederate assault that reached the crest of this hill.