Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
92nd Ohio Infantry
Turchin's Brig., Baird's Div., 14th Corps.
— Lieut. Col. Douglas Putnam, Jr. —
Turchin's Brig., Baird's Div., 14th Corps.
Lieut. Col. Douglas Putnam, Jr.
Capt. Edward Grosvendr.
Nov. 25, 1863.
The morning of Nov. 25th the 92d, with its Brigade and Division, marched to support Gen. Sherman at Tunnel Hill. Returning, it formed with the Brigade on the left of Wood's Division. In the general assault the Regiment gained the crest about this position. Near the summit Col. Putnam was severely wounded while leading his Regiment. The guns in front of the line were captured, and the Regiment moved to the left on the crest and took part in the close of the battle, and in the pursuit to Ringgold. Casualties: Killed, 2 Officers, 10 Men; Wounded, 3 Officers, 43 Men; Total, 58.
Erected 1908 by the State of Ohio. (Marker Number MT-307.)
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 October 25, 1865.
Location. 35° 2.645′ N, 85° 15.205′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee , in Hamilton County. It is in Missionary Ridge. Marker is at the intersection of North Crest Road and Brown Wood Drive, on the left when traveling north on North Crest Road. This historical marker (tablet) is on the western crest of Missionary Ridge, just a short distance north of the DeLong Reservation, very near the intersection with Brown Wood Drive. According to the location information provided by the National Park Service, the tablet is located at, “220 North Crest Road/1934 Map 91". Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 214 North Crest Road, 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. 89th Ohio Infantry (a few steps from this marker); DeLong Reservation (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Turchin's Brigade (about 400 feet away); 9th Kentucky Infantry (about 500 feet away); Confederate Casualties (about 500 feet away); 2nd Minnesota (about 500 feet away); Union Casualties (about 500 feet away); Water's Alabama Battery (about 500 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, “3' x 2' bronze inscription tablet with decorative border mounted on low marble pedestal. Describes the unit's activities on November 25, 1863."
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 825 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 3, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.