Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
1st Ohio Infantry
Hazen's Brigade, Wood's Division, 4th Corps.
— Lieut. Col. Bassett Langoon. —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
1. 1st Ohio Infantry. Marker
Hazen's Brigade, Wood's Division, 4th Corps.
Lieut. Col. Bassett Langoon.
Maj. Joab A. Stafford.
Nov. 25, 1863.
The Regiment took prominent part in the capture of the Orchard Knob Line Nov. 23d. It participated with its Brigade in the storming of Missionary Ridge. Near the summit Col. Langoon, leading the Regiment, was severely wounded. The crest was carried, and the command moved from this point to the right, capturing both guns and prisoners. Gen. Hazen reports that about 100 men formed by Lieut. Col. Langoon were the first on the crest.
Casualties: Killed, 1 Officer, 10 Men; Wounded, 4 Officers, 64 Men; Total 79.
Erected 1908 by the State of Ohio. (Marker Number MT-257.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Missionary Ridge, and the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park: November 25, 1863 series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is November 25, 1863.
Location. 35° 1.803′ N, 85° 15.435′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Missionary Ridge. Marker is on North
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Missionary Ridge Trolley (within shouting distance of this marker); 93rd Ohio Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Missionary Ridge Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); 41st Ohio Infantry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 124th Ohio Infantry (about 400 feet away); T. J. Wood's Division (about 500 feet away); Garrity's Alabama Battery (about 600 feet away); Hazen's Brigade (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chattanooga.
More about this marker. According to the description information provided by the National Park Service, the marker is a, “bronze inscription tablet with decorative border mounted on low marble pedestal. Describes the unit's activities on November 25, 1863.”
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
2. 1st Ohio Infantry. Marker
View of the historical marker on the western crest of Missionary Ridge.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
3. 1st Ohio Infantry. Marker
View of the historical marker looking south along North Crest Road and it's intersection with Bird's Mill Road.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
4. 1st Ohio Infantry. Marker
View of the historical marker looking north along North Crest Road.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 641 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 2, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
