Orchard Knob in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
5th & 20th Connecticut Infantry Regiment Monument
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
1. Erected by the State of Connecticut Marker
to her
Fifth and Twentieth Infantry Regiments
Chattanooga Campaign
1863 - 1864
Erected 1899 by the State of Connecticut. (Marker Number MT-144.)
Topics and series. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Orchard Knob Reservation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
Location. 35° 2.344′ N, 85° 16.473′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Orchard Knob. Memorial is on Hawthorne Street north of Ivy Street, on the right when traveling north. This historical marker is located in the middle of a residential neighborhood, in the city of Chattanooga, a little less than a mile west of Missionary Ridge. It is situated on the western edge of the Orchard Knob Reservation, National Military Park and is positioned directly across the street from a residence located at 253 Hawthorne Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chattanooga TN 37404, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 2nd & 33rd Massachusetts Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Battery E, Pennsylvania Artillery (a few steps from this marker);
this page online
More about this monument. According to the description provided by National Park Service, the monument is, "9' x 6' x 9', four-part monument has rock faced-base; battered pedestal with relief of crossed rifles; smooth-faced lettered shaft; and rock-faced crown with battlements, topped by a hipped cap. Stars in relief on sides."
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
2. Erected by the State of Connecticut Marker
View of the northwest corner of the historical monument with a view of some of the nearby residences on Ivy Street in the background.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
3. Erected by the State of Connecticut Marker
View of the historical monument looking south along Hawthorne Street. The Massachusetts Monument is seen immediately to the south.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
4. Orchard Knob Reservation
View of the nearby street corner sign, just to the south of the historical monument.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2017
5. 5th & 20th Connecticut Infantry Regiment Monument
View of page 144 from the National Park Service’s record book on the Chattanooga - Chickamauga ”MT-numbered” listings of classified structures, which is kept in the Chickamauga Battlefield Park's Visitor Center.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 871 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 10, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 5. submitted on July 12, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
