Signal Mountain in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Boats on the Tennessee
— Civil War supply boats challenged the treacherous narrows here —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, September 24, 2013
1. Boats on the Tennessee Marker
One of the most treacherous stretches was the "Narrows" which extended several miles downstream to your right. Supply boats bound for Chattanooga had to be pulled by ropes through man-made side channels. This vital supply line strengthened the Union army for Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman's advance on Atlanta in the spring of 1864.
Today the Tennessee Valley Authority operates a series of dams to allow navigation along the entire length of the river.
Erected by Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 35° 7.176′ N, 85° 22.02′ W. Marker is in Signal Mountain, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. Marker can be reached from Signal Point Road west of Flint Street. This historical marker is located at the end of Signal Point Road, in Signal Point Park, at the end of the trail that leads to the park's overlook of the Tennessee River Valley.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Civil War Signaling (a few steps from this marker); Attack at Suck Creek (approx. 0.7 miles away); Charles H. Coolidge (approx. 1.1 miles away); a different marker also named Charles H. Coolidge (approx. 1.1 miles away); Union Army Hospital (approx. 3.6 miles away); Reinforcing Chattanooga (approx. 4 miles away); Sherman's Hideout (approx. 4.2 miles away); Wilder's Artillery Position (approx. 4.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Signal Mountain.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, September 24, 2013
2. Boats on the Tennessee Marker
View of the illustration displayed on the historical marker that shows a Union supply steamer being "warped" up the Narrows on the Tennessee River.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, September 24, 2013
3. Boats on the Tennessee Marker
View of the illustration displayed on the historical marker that shows a map of the Tennessee River.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, September 24, 2013
4. Boats on the Tennessee Marker
A close-up view of the text displayed on the historical marker.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, September 24, 2013
5. Boats on the Tennessee Marker
View of the historical marker, situated on the crest of Signal Mountain, overlooking the Tennessee River Valley, at the federal park.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, September 24, 2013
6. Boats on the Tennessee Marker
Another view of the historical marker, situated on the crest of Signal Mountain, overlooking the Tennessee River Valley, with a view of the river in the valley below.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, September 24, 2013
7. Boats on the Tennessee Marker
A view of the river in the valley below, with a distant view of a large pleasure craft traveling downstream on the river.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, September 24, 2013
8. Boats on the Tennessee Marker
A distant view of the historical marker situated on the crest of Signal Point, overlooking the Tennessee River Valley.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, September 24, 2013
9. Boats on the Tennessee Marker
A view of the park's path that leads down to the location of the historical marker at Signal Point.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, September 24, 2013
10. Signal Point, Park Sign
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, June 7, 2008
11. Tennessee River from the Marker
Looking toward Chattanooga
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, June 7, 2008
12. Tennessee River from the Marker
Looking in direction in which the Tennessee flows away from Chattanooga
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 656 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on September 27, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 11, 12. submitted on August 9, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee.
