Near Fort Oglethorpe in Catoosa County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
104th Illinois Infantry
Photographed By Brandon Stahl, April 25, 2017
1. Illinois - 104th Infantry Monument
(Front)
104th Infantry.
1st Brigade—John Beatty.
2nd Division—Negley.
14th Army Corps—Thomas.
Lt. Col. Douglas Hapeman.
Sept. 20 - 1863.
8:30 A.M. To 9:30 A.M.
Loss 64.
Erected 1899 by the State of Illinois. (Marker Number MT-720.)
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 34° 56.245′ N, 85° 15.493′ W. Marker is near Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, in Catoosa County. Memorial is on LaFayette Road north of Alexander Bridge Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chickamauga GA 30707, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Florida Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stovall's Brigade (about 300 feet away); Liddell's Brigade. (about 400 feet away); Slocomb's Louisiana Battery (about 400 feet away); Bridge's Illinois Battery-Light Artillery (about 600 feet away); Bridges' Illinois Battery, Light Artillery (about 600 feet away); Kentucky State Memorial (about 600 feet away); Helm's Brigade (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Oglethorpe.
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More about this marker. According to the description information provided by the National Park Service, the monument is, “7'6" x 4'4" x 4'6" high rock-faced monument consisting of rectangular granite block with an inscribed polished front on granite base. The tops of both pieces are beveled. Marks unit's position on September 20, 1863, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.”
Photographed By Brandon Stahl, April 25, 2017
2. Illinois - 104th Infantry Monument
Photographed By Brandon Stahl, April 25, 2017
3. Back inscription
Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2017, by Brandon Stahl of Fairfax, Virginia. This page has been viewed 270 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 27, 2017, by Brandon Stahl of Fairfax, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
