21st Ohio Infantry Marker

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Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

21st Ohio Infantry

By Dale K. Benington, June 6, 2009

1. 21st Ohio Infantry Marker

Inscription. 21st Ohio Infantry
Starkweather's Brig., Johnson's Div., 14th Corps.
Capt. Charles H. Vantine
Nov. 5, 1863

At the opening of the battle, this regiment, with its brigade, occupied the right of the line of earthworks in front of Chattanooga. The remainder of the Division formed the right of the assault on Missionary Ridge.
After this move was well developed, Gen. J.M. Palmer, commanding the 14th Corps, ordered the brigade to move forward in support of the division.
It marched promptly and reached a position near the foot of the ridge as the division gained the summit.
Though under a long range fire it suffered no losses.

Location. 35° 1.694′ N, 85° 15.472′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. Marker is on South Crest Road 0.1 miles south of Rosemont Drive, on the right when traveling south. Click for map. In order to view this historical marker one must find a way to get to the crest of Missionary Ridge. The options to use in ascending Missionary Ridge are limited and difficult to locate if you are not familiar with the area. From downtown Chattanooga, I drove east to Missionary Ridge on Main Street, and using Main Street took me to the top of Missionary Ridge. Once at the top of Missionary Ridge I needed to make a series of three right turns to get on South Crest Street. From there one should travel north on South Crest street for approximately 0.6 miles and you will find the Ohio Reservation on your left. This particular historical marker is in the row of markers that line the right side property line of the Ohio Reservation. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19 South Crest Road, Chattanooga TN 37404, United States of America.

By Dale K. Benington, June 6, 2009

2. 21st Ohio Infantry Marker

View of historical marker in the foreground, along with other regimental markers, situated on the right property line of the Ohio Reservation, located on the crest of Missionary Ridge.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. 10th Ohio Infantry. (a few steps from this marker); Ohio at Chattanooga (within shouting distance of this marker); 3d Ohio Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Missionary Ridge (about 600 feet away, in a direct line); The McCallie School (approx. 0.2 miles away); 46th Pennsylvania Infantry (approx. 1.2 miles away); Andrews Raiders (approx. 1.7 miles away); Locomotive 4501 (approx. 2.3 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Chattanooga.

Ohio Reservation Photo, Click for full size

By Dale K. Benington, June 6, 2009

3. Ohio Reservation

View of Ohio Reservation, situated along crest of Missionary Ridge, where this historical marker is located.

By Dale K. Benington, June 6, 2009

4. Ohio Reservation

Another, closer, view of Ohio Reservation, situated along crest of Missionary Ridge, where this historical marker is located along the right property line.