Corse's Brigade Marker

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

Corse's Brigade
Hugh Ewing's Division
— Blair's Corps —

Corse's Brigade Marker Photo, Click for full size

By Dale K. Benington, July 17, 2012

1. Corse's Brigade Marker

Inscription. Corse's Brigade
Hugh Ewing's Division - Blair's Corps.
Brig. Gen. John M. Corse. - Col. Charles C. Walcutt.
Nov. 25, 1863

40th Illinois - Maj. Hiram W. Hall.
103rd Illinois - Col. Willard Dickerman.
6th Iowa - Lieut. Col. A.J. Miller.
15th Michigan - Lieut. Col. A.E. Jaquith (Detached)
46th Ohio - Col. Chas. C. Walcutt. - Capt. Isaac N. Alexander.
About 7 A.M. the Brigade, 920 men, moved from the high ridge northwest, formed in the ravine at its base, and at 10 A.M. effected a lodgement in the abandoned Confederate works near this. Preparations were immediately made for charging the battery on the high point about 220 yards south. Three lines of skirmishers with a strength equal to two regiments, led by Gen. Corse, preceded the rest of the brigade. Half way to the battery Gen. Corse was severely wounded, and the assault failed. The brigade under command of Col. Walcutt, then retired to this position from which it had charged, and remained here, engaged at intervals until nearly dark. At 3 P.M. it repulsed a front and flank attack upon it by troops which had made a successful charge upon the line to the right of it. In all its movements it was supported on the left by a part of Lightburn's Brigade. At about sunset the brigade

By Dale K. Benington, July 17, 2012

2. Corse's Brigade Marker

View of the historic marker with the Iowa Monument a short distance behind (south) it.

was relieved by the 57th Ohio and 6th Missouri.

Erected by Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Battlefield Commission. (Marker Number 111.)

Location. 35° 4.24′ N, 85° 14.377′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. Marker can be reached from North Crest Road near Lightfoot Mill Road. Click for map. This historic marker is located in the Sherman Reservation, up on the hill called the "Sherman Heights," and is situated just afew feet due north of the Iowa monument. Marker is in this post office area: Chattanooga TN 37404, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Iowa State Monument (here, next to this marker); 103rd Illinois (a few steps from this marker); 6th Missouri Infantry (a few steps from this marker); 40th Illinois (a few steps from this marker); Lightburn's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); 8th Missouri (within shouting distance of this marker); Ewing's Division (within shouting distance of this marker); 6th Missouri (about 300 feet away, in a direct line). Click for a list of all markers in Chattanooga.

More about this marker. Because of its location in the Sherman Reservation it cannot be reached by car and can only be reached by foot. I would suggest parking your car in the provided parking area on Lightfoot Mill Road and then walking north on North Crest Road. You will reach a spot on this road where there is a locked gate barring further vehicle traffic on the road, but not foot traffic. Continue to walk all the way to the end of North Crest Road. Once there you will see a pathway that goes from the end of the road to the center of the gorge that separates "Tunnel Hill" to your south and "Sherman Heights" to your north. This historic marker is to the north on the "Sherman Heights."

By Dale K. Benington, July 17, 2012

3. Corse's Brigade Marker

View looking north, from behind the featured historic marker, in the direction of the Union markers and monuments on the summit of the "Sherman Heights."

By Dale K. Benington, July 17, 2012

4. Corse's Brigade Marker

View looking south from the crest of the "Sherman Heights," towards the featured marker, the Iowa Monument, and two of the Illinois Regimental markers.

Credits. This page originally submitted on August 10, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 62 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 10, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.