A Confederate attack was directed against this hill on July 2 in
conjunction with the assault on East Cemetery Hill. Because of the steep
incline and the strength of the Union positions here at the crest, the
Confederate force shifted southward across Rock Creek for a flank
attack. Most of the Union troops had been ordered earlier to the defense
of the Wheatfield and Peach Orchard. The Confederates, meeting with
little resistance, took possession of the Union earthworks on the south
slope of this hill. Before a Confederate attack developed against this
position on the following morning, the Union force had returned. After
fighting throughout the forenoon of July 3, they forced the Confederates
out of the Union defense works. The Union brigade commanded by General
Greene retained this position throughout the battle of July 2 and 3.