Fort Oglethorpe in Catoosa County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Anderson's Brigade
Hindman's Division
— Polk's Corps —
Hindman's Division -- Polk's Corps.
Brig. Gen. Patton Anderson.
Sept. 20, 1863, 11:30 A.M..
7th Mississippi – Col. W. H. Bishop.
9th Mississippi – Maj. T.H. Lynam.
10th Mississippi – Lieut. Col. James Barr.
41st Mississippi – Col. W.F. Tucker.
44th Mississippi – Col. J.H. Sharp.
9th Mississippi Battalion Sharpshooters – Maj.W.C. Richards.
Garrity's (Alabama) Battery – Capt. James Garrity. .
This brigade was the reserve of its division. Dea’s brigade being on the right and Manigault’s brigade on the left of the front line. Upon nearing the widow Glenn’s the left of the Manigault’s brigade was forced back and Anderson’s took its place on the front line. Driving and pursuing Sheridan’s division to the crest west of the Crawfish Springs road. The brigade was then withdrawn, moved to the right, and sent to the assistance of Gen. B. R. Johnson it Snodgrass Hill.
Erected 1890 by War Department. (Marker Number MT-1124.)
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° 54.57′ N, 85° 15.68′ 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 the Chickamauga Battlefield, north of the Glenn Field, set back in the trees on the west side of LaFayette Road. 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. Sirwell's Brigade. (within shouting distance of this marker); Carlin's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Manigault's Brigade (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); McNair's Brigade (about 400 feet away); To Dalton's Ford / To Thedford's Ford (about 500 feet away); 125th Ohio Infantry (about 700 feet away); 65th Ohio Infantry Regiment (about 700 feet away); Peeple's Georgia Battery (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Oglethorpe.
More about this marker. The plaques on the Chickamauga Battlefield were installed by the War Department in 1890. This plaque is red indicating it is for a Confederate unit. Plaques are listed in the NPS List of Classified Structures as a batch input, Structure Number HS-Batch-3.
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.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2018, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 204 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 7, 2018, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 3. submitted on August 31, 2020, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.