Fort Oglethorpe in Catoosa County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Clayton's Brigade
Stewart's Division
— Buckner’s Corps. —
Photographed By Byron Hooks, May 4, 2011
1. Clayton's Brigade Marker
Stewart's Division - Buckner's Corps.
Brig. Gen. Henry D. Clayton.
Sep. 19 1863, 4:30 P.M.., 2d Position.
18th Alabama – Lieut. Col. R. F. Inge.
36th Alabama – Col. Lewis T. Woodruff.
38th Alabama – Lieut. Col. A. R. Lankford.
1st Arkansas Battery – Capt. John T. Humphreys.
At four o’clock Clayton’s brigade, with Bate’s on its right, and Brown’s in reserve, crossed the Lafayette road at Brotherton’s and attacked Dick’s and S Beatty’s brigades which were rallying on the ridge south of the house. After a half hours fighting these union troops were forced back through the Dyer field, and withdrew to the west of the Crawfish Springs Road. Clayton followed to the Tan Yard.
Erected 1890 by War Department. (Marker Number MT-1141.)
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 19, 1863.
Location. 34° 54.944′ N, 85° 15.664′ W. Marker is in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, in Catoosa County. Marker is on LaFayette Road, on the right when traveling south. This marker is located in the national park that preserves the site of
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 11th Michigan Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 86th Indiana Infantry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dick's Brigade (about 300 feet away); 7th Indiana Battery (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named 7th Indiana Battery (about 400 feet away); Battery B, 26th Pennsylvania (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Battery B, 26th Pennsylvania (about 400 feet away); Humphreys’ Arkansas Battery (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Oglethorpe.
Also see . . .
1. Death Knell of the Confederacy. Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park. (Submitted on September 7, 2018, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
2. Battle of Chickamauga. Overview of the battle provided by the American Battlefield Trust. (Submitted on September 7, 2018, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
Photographed By Byron Hooks, May 4, 2011
2. Clayton's Brigade Marker
View, looking west, toward the split rail fence around the Brotherton Field.
Photographed By Byron Hooks, May 4, 2011
3. Clayton's Brigade Marker
View, looking south west, toward the Brothernton field and the monuments to the Union battle line.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2018, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 129 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 7, 2018, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
