First shot @ Gettysburg

Discussion in 'Civil War' started by Diptangshu, Jul 12, 2013.

  1. Diptangshu

    Diptangshu Active Member

    Lieut Marcellus Jones of 8th Illinois Cavalry which stationed at Chambersburg Pike, takes a shot first from a borrowed carbine by 7:30 am. I think it was the first shot that started the Battle of Gettysburg.
    By 1888, Jones erected a monument supported by own fund, still stands at Chambersburg Pike.
     

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