Orchard Knob in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
82nd Ohio Infantry
Tyndale's Brigade
— Schurz's Division —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 5, 2014
1. 82nd Ohio Infantry Marker
Tyndale's Brigade, Schurz's Division, 11th Corps.
Lieutenant Colonel David Thomson.
November 25, 1863.
October 28th this Regiment operated at Wauhatchie with its Brigade. It took part in the movement against the enemy's line at Orchard Knob, November 23d, in driving the enemy skirmishers from the front of the Division.
Toward noon it moved with the Division to the extreme left and rear of General Sherman's lines where it remained in reserve during the battle.
November 26th it joined the pursuit to Chickamauga Station, and subsequently to the vicinity of Ringgold.
This Regiment suffered no losses.
Erected 1908 by the State of Ohio. (Marker Number MT-305.)
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, Orchard Knob Reservation, and the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park: November 23, 1863 series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1750.
Location. 35° 2.396′ N, 85° 16.433′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Orchard Knob. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 61st Ohio Infantry (here, next to this marker); 73rd Ohio Infantry (here, next to this marker); New York Monument (here, next to this marker); 55th Ohio Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Field Headquarters of the Union Armies (a few steps from this marker); The Miracle at Missionary Ridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Bridges' Battery, Illinois Light Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); The State of Maryland (within shouting distance of this marker). 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, “3' x 2' bronze inscription tablet with decorative egg & dart border ..."
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 5, 2014
2. 82nd Ohio Infantry Marker
View, looking south, towards the crest of Orchard Knob, of the historical marker, the upper most in a row of four Ohio Regimental markers.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 5, 2014
3. 82nd Ohio Infantry Marker
View, looking east, of the historical marker, near the crest of Orchard Knob.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 5, 2014
4. 82nd Ohio Infantry Marker
View, looking northwest, down the slope of Orchard Knob, of the historical marker, situated near the crest of the hill, the upper most in a row of four Ohio Regimental markers.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2014, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 488 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 17, 2014, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
