Barlow’s Knoll, initially known as Blocher’s Knoll, is a small hill located north of downtown Gettysburg. It was later named after Brigadier-General Francis Channing Barlow. On the afternoon of July 1, 1863, during the Battle of Gettysburg, Barlow commanded the first division of the Union 1st Corps when Confederate forces launched an attack from the north. However, Barlow’s men were spread too thin, their line too far ahead of support, and their right flank exposed. Confederate brigades quickly converged on this vulnerable position, and after a brief skirmish, they routed the Union troops and seized Blocher’s Knoll, which is today known as Barlow’s Knoll. Barlow was wounded and left for dead on the battlefield.
More Information
- Francis Channing Barlow Monument – Gettysburg Daily
- Exploring the First Day’s Battlefield at Barlow’s Knoll – American Battlefield Trust
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