Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
24th Ohio Infantry
Grose's Brig., Cruft's Div.
— 4th Corps. —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 17, 2012
1. 24th Ohio Infantry Marker
Grose's Brig., Cruft's Div., 4th Corps.
Capt. George M. Bacon.
Nov. 25, 1863.
The regiment participated with its brigade in the assault on Lookout Mountain, Nov. 24, advanced to Rossville Gap the 25th, and in connection with Grose's Brigade of Cruft's Division assaulted the south end of Missionary Ridge. It reached the summit at this point about 5 P.M., participating in turning the left flank of the confederate line and forcing it from its position on the ridge. The line pushed northward along the summit to a junction with the troops that had carried the ridge at the center.
The regiment took part on the 26th in the pursuit to Ringgold. Strength in action: 12 Officers, 198 Men.
Casualties: Wounded, 4 Men.
Erected 1908 by the State of Ohio. (Marker Number MT-274.)
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, 1963.
Location. 34° 59.221′ N, 85° 16.682′ W.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cruft's Division (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Cruft's Division (a few steps from this marker); 51st Ohio Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Whitaker's Brigade (a few steps from this marker); 40th Ohio Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Grose's Brigade (a few steps from this marker); 99th Ohio Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Cruft's Division (approx. 0.2 miles away in Georgia). 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.”
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Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 17, 2012
2. 24th Ohio Infantry Marker
View of the historic marker situated in the front yard of a nearby residential property, to the right of a "Cruft's Division" marker.
1. 24th Ohio Infantry. This is a link to information provided by Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Submitted on July 22, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
2. 24th Ohio Infantry. This is a link to information compiled by Larry Stevens. (Submitted on July 22, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
3. 24th Ohio Regiment Infantry. This is a link to information provided by the Civil War Index web site. (Submitted on July 22, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
4. Twenty fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. This is a link to information provided by the Civil War Index web site. (Submitted on July 22, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 17, 2012
3. 24th Ohio Infantry Marker
View of the historic marker, behind the guard rail, along the sharp bend in the roadway.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 620 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 22, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
