Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Massenburg's Georgia Battery
2 - 12 pdr. Napoleons; 2 - 10 pdr. Parrotts.
— Maj. Felix H. Robertson's Reserve Artillery. —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
1. Massenburg's Georgia Battery Marker
2 - 12 pdr. Napoleons; 2 - 10 pdr. Parrotts.
Maj. Felix H. Robertson's Reserve Artillery.
Nov. 25, 1863, 4 p.m.
Capt. Thomas L. Massenburg, Commanding.
1st Lieut. J. F. Greer.
2d Lieut. George B. Forester.
2d Lieut. R. G. Burgess.
During the union attack on the ridge the battery occupied this position in the line of Finley's Brigade of Breckinridge's Division; kept up a continual and effective fire, aiding in holding the enemy in check in their front till the ridge was carried just north of the Bird's Mill Road, when the battery was ordered in that direction at a gallop to sustain Reynolds' Brigade in its efforts to restore the line that had been broken. Reynolds failed to restore the break in the line and abandoned the effort before the battery could get into position. In endeavoring to get away several horses were shot and the guns abandoned in the ravine northeast of this position.
Casualties: 4 guns and a few men and horses.
Erected 1890 by Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Battlefield Commission. (Marker Number MT-412.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
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Location. 35° 1.227′ N, 85° 15.712′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Missionary Ridge. Marker is at the intersection of South Crest Road and Sheridan Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Crest Road. In order to view this historical marker one must find a way to get to the crest of Missionary Ridge. The options to use in ascending Missionary Ridge are limited and difficult to locate if you are not familiar with the area. From downtown Chattanooga, I drove east to Missionary Ridge on Main Street, and using Main Street took me to the top of Missionary Ridge. Once at the top of Missionary Ridge I needed to make two right turns to get to the intersection of South Crest Road and Sheridan Avenue which is where this historical marker is located. 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. 97th Ohio Infantry (here, next to this marker); Reynolds' Brigade (a few steps from this marker); Havis' Georgia Battery
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
2. Massenburg's Georgia Battery Marker
View of the historical marker situated on the far left of a group of three historical markers.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
3. Massenburg's Georgia Battery. Marker
Close-up view of the historical marker situated on the far left of a group of three historical markers, with a view of the southern end of the South Crest Road bridge over Interstate 24 in the background.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
4. Massenburg's Georgia Battery. Marker
View of the historical marker looking along South Crest Road as it heads towards the nearby Bragg Reservation.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
5. Massenburg's Georgia Battery Marker
View of the historical marker situated at the somewhat complicated intersection of South Crest Road and Sheridan Avenue.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 562 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 12, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
