Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Cruft's Division
Granger's Corps
— Brig. Gen. Charles Cruft —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 17, 2012
1. Cruft's Division - Granger's Corps Marker
Brig. Gen. Charles Cruft
Nov. 25, 1863, 5 P.M.
2nd Brigade - Brig. Gen. Walter C. Whitaker.
3rd Brigade - Col. William Grose.
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This division followed Osterhaus's in the march of Hooker's column from Lookout Mountain, and at 4 P.M. had penetrated Rossville Gap until its center was on the prolongation of the enemy's line on the crest of Missionary Ridge. Here it formed, facing the flank of that line, Grose's brigade in advance and Whitaker's in support, and moving forward met the enemy's skirmishers advancing down the ridge, and soon after carried the summit. Advancing astride of the crest it reached this point about 5 P.M., and continuing northward arrived in the vicinity of the position carried by the 14th Corps. and bivouacked for the night.
Erected 1890 by the Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Battlefield Commission. (Marker Number MT-79A.)
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
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Location. 34° 59.225′ N, 85° 16.678′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Missionary Ridge. Marker is on South Crest Road west of Waheela Road, on the left when traveling south. This historic marker is located in an area of South Crest Road with no truly safe area for parking anywhere nearby. This is largely due to the sharp bend in the road, with a lengthy guard rail on one side and a low, stone walled embankment, on the other side of the road, in the area where this marker is located. 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. A different marker also named Cruft's Division (a few steps from this marker); Whitaker's Brigade (a few steps from this marker); 24th Ohio Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Grose's Brigade (a few steps from this marker); 51st Ohio Infantry (a few steps from this marker); 40th Ohio Infantry (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.
Related markers.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 17, 2012
2. Cruft's Division - Granger's Corps Marker
View of the historic marker at its roadside location.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 17, 2012
3. Cruft's Division - Granger's Corps Marker
View of the historic marker looking south along South Crest Road.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 17, 2012
4. Cruft's Division - Granger's Corps Marker
View looking south on South Crest Road of the historic marker on the opposite side of the street and of the sharp curve in the road at this point on Missionary Ridge.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 17, 2012
5. Cruft's Division - Granger's Corps Marker
Another view looking south on South Crest Road of the historic marker (along with two other markers) on the opposite side of the street and of the sharp curve in the road at this point on Missionary Ridge.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2017
6. Cruft's Division Marker
View of page 79A from the National Park Service’s record book on the Chattanooga - Chickamauga ”MT-numbered” listings of classified structures, which is kept in the Chickamauga Battlefield Park's Visitor Center.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 492 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 23, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 6. submitted on October 9, 2017, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
