Near Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

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Confederate Cemetery

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, March 17, 2010

1. Confederate Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Here are buried 155 soldiers of the Army of Tennessee who died in hospitals during the mobilization for Bragg's Kentucky campaign of Sept. - Oct., 1862. Their graves, formerly distinguished by wooden markers giving name, rank and organization, are now unidentified.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2A 35.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 35° 3.706′ N, 85° 7.941′ W. Marker was near Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. Marker was on Lee Highway, 0.1 miles north of Bonny Oaks Drive, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located at the entrance to the Confederate Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 7717 Lee Highway, Chattanooga TN 37421, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Silverdale Confederate Cemetery (here, next to this marker); N.B. Forrest Camp U.C.V and U.D.C. Chapters (here, next to this marker); Order of the Southern Cross (about

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600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cleburne's Fort (approx. 1½ miles away); Bonny Oaks School (approx. 3 miles away); Booker T. Washington School (approx. 3 miles away); Harrison Academy (approx. 3.4 miles away); Chickamauga Station (approx. 4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chattanooga.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, March 17, 2010

2. Confederate Cemetery Marker

site of marker looking Northeast along Lee Highway.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, March 17, 2010

3. Confederate Cemetery Marker

entrance monument to the cemetery. Marker is to the right of the road.

Confederate Cemetery Marker is missing image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 24, 2021

4. Confederate Cemetery Marker is missing

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, March 17, 2010

5. Confederate Cemetery Marker

entrance gates to the cemetery.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, March 17, 2010

6. Confederate Cemetery Marker

Flagpole and markers inside the cemetery.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, March 17, 2010

7. Confederate Cemetery Marker

sign on entrance gate

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, March 17, 2010

8. Confederate Cemetery Marker

plaque located on right side of the entrance monument describing the cemetery.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, March 17, 2010

9. Confederate Cemetery Marker

plaque located on the left side of the entrance monument describing the history of the site and the preservation groups that worked to save it.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, March 17, 2010

10. Confederate Cemetery Marker

plaque located in the wall surrounding the cemetery. plaque is to the right of the entrance gates.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, March 17, 2010

11. Confederate Cemetery Marker

the cemetery as seen from the south wall.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,985 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 18, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. 4. submitted on July 26, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on March 18, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.