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| Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print | | Near Fort Oglethorpe in Catoosa County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic) |
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VanDerveer’s Brigade.
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By Dale K. Benington, June 6, 2009 | |
| | | 1. VanDerveer’s Brigade. Marker | | |
Inscription. VanDerveer’s Brigade.
Brannan’s Division……………Thomas' Corps
Col. Ferdinand VanDerveer
Sept. 20, 1863. 2:30 to 7:30 P.M.
87th Indiana……………………………Col. Newell Gleason
2nd Minnesota………………………….Col. James George
9th Ohio………………………………..Col. Gustave Kammerling
35th Ohio………………………………Lieut. Col. Henry V. Boynton
4th U.S. Battery 1……………………....Lieut. Frank G. Smith
This Brigade arrived from its engagement in the Kelly Field at 2:30 P.M. It advanced to this crest strengthening the Union line from the present observation tower nearly to the right of Stanley’s Brigade. It in part relieved the 21st Ohio, which after replenishing ammunition, moved farther to the right where its monument now stands.
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Erected by Chickamauga-Chattanooga Battlefield Board.
Location. 34° 55.656′ N, 85° 16.191′ W. Marker is near Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, in Catoosa County. Marker can be reached from Glenn-Kelly Road. Click for map. This historical marker is located in the northwest section of the Chickamauga National Military Park, along a ridge called Snodgrass Hill. To view this historical marker drive to the parking area on Snodgrass Hill and proceed westward, along the southern crest of the ridge for a little more than about 250 feet. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Oglethorpe GA 30742, United States of America. | | | | 
By Dale K. Benington, June 6, 2009 | |
| | | 2. VanDerveer’s Brigade. Marker | | View of Union line on crest of Snodgrass Hill, looking east, in front of the position occupied by VanDerveer's Brigade. | | |
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. 21st Ohio Infantry (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); 22nd Michigan - Infantry (about 600 feet away); Whitaker’s Brigade. (about 700 feet away); 84th Regiment (about 700 feet away); War Comes to the Brothertons (approx. 0.9 miles away); 74th Ohio Infantry (approx. 0.9 miles away); 21st Regiment (approx. 1 miles away); Field Headquarters 21st Army Corps (approx. 3.1 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Fort Oglethorpe. |
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By Dale K. Benington, June 6, 2009 | |
| | | 3. VanDerveer’s Brigade. Marker | | View of Union line on crest of Snodgrass Hill, looking west, in front of the position occupied by VanDerveer's Brigade. | | |
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| Credits. This page originally submitted on November 7, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 82 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. Submitted on November 7, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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