Near Fort Oglethorpe in Catoosa County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Florida Monument

Photographed By Brandon Stahl, April 25, 2017

1. Florida Monument

Inscription. (West side)
This monument has been erected in memory of the soldiers of the State of Florida who took part in the battle fought here September 19-20, 1863 whether they fell in battle or lived to render further services to their state and country.

(East side)
Florida troops engaged in the Battle of Chickamauga September 19-20, 1863

In Stovall's Brigade, Breckinridge's Division, Hill's Corps.
1st and 3rd Florida Infantry Consolidated
Col. Wn. S. Dilworth
4th Florida Infantry, Col. W.L.L. Bowen

In Trigg's Brigade, Preston's Division, Buckner's Corps.
6th Florida Infantry, Col. J.J. Finley
7th Florida Infantry Col. Robt. Bullock
1st Florida Cavalry Dismounted
Col. G. Troup Maxwell

In Williams Artillery Battalion
Marion Artillery Capt. Robt P. McGants

Erected 1912 by the State of Florida. (Marker Number MT-1253.)

Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.

Location. 34° 56.274′ N, 85° 15.537′ 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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Liddell's Brigade. (within shouting distance of this marker); Slocomb's Louisiana Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); Stovall's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); 104th Illinois Infantry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Adam's Brigade (about 600 feet away); Bridge's Illinois Battery-Light Artillery (about 600 feet away); Bridges' Illinois Battery, Light Artillery (about 600 feet away); Helm's Brigade (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Oglethorpe.

More about this monument. According to the description information provided by the National Park Service, the monument is, “An open pavilion, 18' 8" square at the base, shelters a bronze figure of a soldier at parade rest mounted on a pedestal. Pavilion is raised on two-step base, has three Doric columns at each corner, and features a ball finial atop a domed roof.”

The National Park Service also identifies L. Mihlimm as being the sculptor of this monument and the McNeel Marble Company of Marietta, Georgia as being the Designer of this monument.

Photographed By Brandon Stahl

2. Florida Monument

Photographed By Brandon Stahl, April 25, 2017

3. Florida Monument

West side of the monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon Stahl

4. West side of the monument

East side of the monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon Stahl

5. East side of the monument

Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2017, by Brandon Stahl of Fairfax, Virginia. This page has been viewed 596 times since then and 124 times this year. Last updated on May 3, 2017, by Brandon Stahl of Fairfax, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 27, 2017, by Brandon Stahl of Fairfax, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.