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

Preston’s Division

Buckner’s Corps

Photographed By Byron Hooks, June 24, 2011

1. Preston’s Division Marker

Inscription. Preston’s Division – Buckner’s Corps.

Brig. Gen. William Preston.
Sept. 20th until 2:00 P. M.

Gracie’s Brigade – Brig. Gen. Archibald Gracie, Jr.
Trigg’s Brigade – Col. Robert C. Trigg.
Kelly’s Brigade Brigade – Col. John H. Kelly.

Gracie’s and Kelly’s brigades occupied this line until 2 P.M. Trigg’s brigade being in position further to the right and front and near the Lafayette road a short distance north of Viniard’s. About this hour, leaving the 65th Georgia infantry to support Jeffress’ battery on this line, the division marched north and formed in column of brigades across the Lafayette road near Brotherton’s. From that position it moved at 4 P.M. through the Dyer Fields to the assistance of the troops which had been assaulting Snodgrass Hill throughout the afternoon.

Erected 1890 by War Department. (Marker Number MT-1112.)

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° 53.824′ N, 85° 15.074′ W. Marker is in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, in Catoosa County. Marker can be reached from Viniard Road, half a

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mile east of LaFayette Road, on the right when traveling east. Parking is available in a gravel lot on the south side of Viniard Road (N 34 54.091 W 85 15.105). From the parking area on Viniard Road follow the un-paved park road (no vehicular traffic allowed) that starts at the parking area, south to the marker. The path will fork, take the right (east) path. 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. Kelly’s Brigade (here, next to this marker); Gracie’s Brigade (a few steps from this marker); Jeffress’ Virginia Battery (a few steps from this marker); 65th Georgia Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Preston's Division (approx. 0.2 miles away); Trigg’s Brigade (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cheatham’s Division – Polk’s Corps (approx. ¼ mile away); 18th Indiana Battery (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Oglethorpe.

More about this marker. Approximately 700 metal position and descriptive markers with raised lettering were installed on the Chickamauga Battlefield by the War Department in 1890. This plaque is red indicating it is for a Confederate unit.

In locating this marker I used the "Chickamauga Battlefield" map, that I purchased at the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Visitor Center,

Gracie’s Brigade and Preston's Division (CSA) Plaques image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Byron Hooks, June 24, 2011

2. Gracie’s Brigade and Preston's Division (CSA) Plaques

to determine both the marker number for this marker and the marker's location in relation to the rest of the park's monuments, markers, and tablets. According to the map it provides the, "numerical listing of all monuments, markers, and tablets on the Chickamauga Battlefield (using the Chick-Chatt NMP Monument Numbering System).”

Also see . . .
1. Death Knell of the Confederacy. Link to the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park web site. (Submitted on November 23, 2018, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)

2. Battle of Chickamauga. Overview of the Battle of Chickamauga provided by the American Battlefield Trust. (Submitted on November 23, 2018, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)

Confederate position during the Battle of Chickamauga image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Byron Hooks, June 24, 2011

3. Confederate position during the Battle of Chickamauga

Markers for Jeffress' Virginia Battery (CSA), 85th Georgia (CSA) , Gracie's Brigade (CSA), Preston's Division (CSA) and Kelly's Brigade (CSA).

Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2018, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 180 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 23, 2018, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.