Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Cruft's Division
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 17, 2012
1. Cruft's Division Marker
Cruft's Division
Center of Assault.
Nov. 25, 1863.
Erected 1890 by the Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Battlefield Commission. (Marker Number MT-81.)
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 1883.
Location. 34° 59.221′ N, 85° 16.681′ 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 right when traveling south. This historic marker is located along the outside edge of a sharp bend in the roadway, behind a guard rail, in the front yard of some residential property. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 701 South Crest Road, 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. 24th Ohio Infantry (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
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 17, 2012
2. Cruft's Division Marker
View of the historic marker situated in the front yard of a nearby residential property.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 17, 2012
3. Cruft's Division Marker
View of the historic marker, behind the guard rail, along the sharp bend in the roadway.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2017
4. Cruft's Division Marker
View of page 81 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 524 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 23, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 4. submitted on October 9, 2017, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
