Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Ferguson's (South Carolina) Battery
Maj. Robert Martin's Battalion.
— Walker's Division, Hardee's Corps. —
4 - 12 pdr. Napoleons.
Maj. Robert Martin's Battalion.
Walker's Division, Hardee's Corps.
1st Lieut. R. T. Beauregard, Commanding.
1st Lieut. M. D. Calhoun.
2d Lieut. J. A. Aulston.
Nov. 25th, 1863.
The battery came into position on the crest of the ridge in rear of this point on the morning of the 25th Nov. 1863, and under the direction of General Hardee rendered efficient service during the day in shelling the flank of the assaulting lines of the enemy, first, in their advance against the ridge, at the tunnel and north of it, and later against the left flank of the Army of the Cumberland in its attack south of this point about 4 p.m.
The battery with its Division, retired after dark across the Chickamauga.
No losses reported.
Erected 1890 by the Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Battlefield Commission. (Marker Number MT-418.)
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, 1814.
Location. 35° 3.447′ N, 85° 14.909′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Missionary Ridge. Marker is at the intersection of North Crest Road and Marshall Street, on the right when traveling north on North Crest Road. This historical marker is located on the eastern side of the roadway, right next to another historical marker (Gist's Brigade), about midway between the Phelp's Monument and the Sherman Reservation. 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. Gist's Brigade (here, next to this marker); Bledsoe's (Missouri) Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); Walker's Division. (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilson's Brigade (approx. 0.2 miles away); Walker's Division (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cheatham's Division (approx. 0.2 miles away); Walthall's Brigade (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Walker's Division (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chattanooga.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 635 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 23, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.