Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Strahl's Brigade.
Stewart's Division - Breckinridge's Corps.
— Brig. Gen. Otho F. Strahl. —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
1. Strahl's Brigade. Marker
Stewart's Division - Breckinridge's Corps.
Brig. Gen. Otho F. Strahl.
Nov. 25, 1863.
4th and 5th Tennessee - Col. J. J. Lamb.
19th Tennessee - Col. Francis M. Walker.
24th Tennessee - Col. John A. Wilson.
31st Tennessee - Col. Egbert E. Tansil.
33rd Tennessee - Lieut. Col. Henry C. McNeill.
This brigade on Nov. 24th held the right of the line of earthworks which diverged from the line at the foot of Missionary Ridge, near a heavy redoubt known as Fort Cheatham, and crossed the plain to Lookout Mountain, Clayton's brigade being on the left, and Finley's brigade of Breckinridge's division on its right. Soon after nightfall the division, with the exception of Clayton's brigade was withdrawn to the crest of Missionary Ridge. One half of the brigade, was on picket duty at the foot of the ridge, and in rifle pits part way up the ridge. The other half took position between Stoval on its left, and Adams' (Gibson) on its right. To cover the space assigned the men were formed in one rank, some 6 to 10 feet apart. The ridge being carried by the assault of the enemy the afternoon of the 25th, the brigade retreated toward Mission Mills.
Casualties. Killed 16; wounded 93; missing 150.
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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, 1949.
Location. 35° 0.767′ N, 85° 16.104′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Missionary Ridge. Marker is at the intersection of South Crest Road and South Crest Drive, on the left when traveling south on South Crest Road. This historical marker is located on the eastern side of the roadway, some distance south of the Bragg Reservation, just a very short distance to the north of the intersection with South Crest Drive. 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. 42nd Indiana Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 88th Indiana Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 104th Illinois Infantry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Johnson's Division (about 400 feet away); 94th Ohio Infantry (about 400 feet away); Strahl's Brigade
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
2. Strahl's Brigade. Marker
View of the historical marker looking north along South Crest Road, at the intersection with South Crest Drive.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
3. Strahl's Brigade. Marker
View of the historical marker looking south along South Crest Road.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 625 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 5, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
