Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Baird's Division
Baird's Division.
Right of Assault.
Nov. 25, 1863.
Erected 1890 by the Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Battlefield Commission. (Marker Number MT-77.)
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 month for this entry is October 1790.
Location. 35° 2.465′ N, 85° 15.212′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Missionary Ridge. Marker is on North Crest Road south of Brown Wood Drive, on the left when traveling north. This historical marker is on the western crest of Missionary Ridge between the Turchin Reservation and the DeLong 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. 17th Ohio Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Deas' Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); 11th Ohio Infantry (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 59th Ohio Infantry (about 600 feet away); 9th Kentucky Infantry (about 600 feet away); Turchin's Brigade (about 700 feet away); Union Casualties (about 700 feet away); DeLong Reservation (about 700 feet 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 July 2, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 532 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 2, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 4. submitted on December 13, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 5. submitted on October 9, 2017, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.