Near Fort Oglethorpe in Walker County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
S. Beatty's Brigade
Van Cleve's Division
— Crittenden's Corps —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 12, 2018
1. S. Beatty's Brigade Marker
Van Cleve's Division - Crittenden's Corps.
Brigadier General Samuel Beatty.
September 20, 1863, morning.
79th Indiana, - Colonel Frederick Knefler.
9th Kentucky, - Colonel George H. Cram.
17th Kentucky, - Colonel Alexander M. Stoutt.
19th Ohio, - Lieutenant Colonel Henry G. Stratton.
26th Pennsylvania Battery, - Captain Allison J. Stevens - Lieutenant S.M. McDowell.
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Text on the second tablet:
At 9 o'clock September 20th this Brigade, then in position on the slope west of this tablet, was sent forward with Dick's Brigade on its left to the next ridge east of this point. Thence both brigades were ordered forward to the main line. Upon reaching Brannan's position which was in the western edge of the Poe field this Brigade was involved in the break at that point, run over by one of Brannan's, fragments of all the regiments of the Brigade were rallied at Snodgrass Hill, where they fought until the close of the battle. Strength in action, September 19th, 1384 officers and men.
casualties in the two days: killed 16; wounded 254; missing 61; total 331. Percentage of loss 23.99.
Erected 1890
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is September 20, 1863.
Location. 34° 55.15′ N, 85° 16.438′ W. Marker is near Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, in Walker County. Marker is on Chickamauga-Vittatoe Road south of Lytle Road, on the left when traveling south. This marker is located in the national park that preserves the site of the Chickamauga Battlefield, along one of the park's roadways that runs north to south, in the extreme western end of the park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Oglethorpe GA 30742, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dent's Alabama Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); 7th Indiana Battery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 35th Indiana Infantry (about 500 feet away); Van Cleve's Division (about 500 feet away); Dick's Brigade (about 700 feet away); Barnes' Brigade (about 700 feet away); York's Georgia Battery (approx. 0.2 miles away); York's Georgia Battery. (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Oglethorpe.
More about this marker. In locating this tablet I used the "Chickamauga Battlefield" map, that I purchased
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 12, 2018
2. S. Beatty's Brigade Marker
View of the text on the first tablet.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 12, 2018
3. S. Beatty's Brigade Marker
View of the text on the second tablet.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 12, 2018
4. S. Beatty's Brigade Marker
View of the tablet, looking south along the Chickamauga-Vittatoe Road.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 12, 2018
5. S. Beatty's Brigade Marker
View of the tablet, looking north along the Chickamauga-Vittatoe Road.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 12, 2018
6. S. Beatty's Brigade Marker
View of the tablet, looking east, situated along the roadside of the Chickamauga-Vittatoe Road.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2018, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 22, 2018, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
