Rossville in Walker County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Iowa State Monument
the sacrifice of our fallen brothers
and our purpose
to perpetuate their memory
by citizenship worthy
of the heritage they left us,
a re-united and glorious union.
[Left Side, Top]
Ridge, four Iowa Regiments were engaged
on the Confederate right flank, six
others with battery on the Confederate
left and rear. The movement from
Rossville brought the latter past this
position, ending later in the assault
upon the ridge, and two days afterwards
in the battle of Ringgold, GA.
[Left Side, Bottom]
achievements and renders you her
homage and gratitude and with exultant
heart claims you as her sons.
[Right Side, Bottom]
of all her soldiers who took part
in the Battles of Lookout Mountain
Missionary Ridge and Ringgold.
[Text around the base of the monument, from front, going clockwise around base of monument]
Lieut. Col.
George Burton
1st Battery Lieut.
James M. Williams
31st Infantry
Lieut. Col. Jeremiah W. Jenkins
30th Infantry
Lieut. Col.
Aurelius Roberts
26th Infantry
Col. Milo Smith
25th Infantry
Col. George A. Stone
17th Infantry
Col. Clark R. Wever
10th Infantry
Lieut. Col.
P.P.Henderson
8th Infantry
Col. David Carskaddon
6th Infantry
Lieut. Col. A.J.Miller
5th Infantry
Col. Jabez Banbury
Erected 1906 by State of Iowa. (Marker Number MT-193AB.)
Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Iowa Reservation, and the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park: November 25, 1863 series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is November 25, 1863.
Location. 34° 59.023′ N, 85° 16.772′ W. Marker is in Rossville, Georgia, in Walker County. Marker is at the intersection of Chickamauga Avenue (U.S. 27) and West Crest Road, on the right when traveling north on Chickamauga Avenue. This historical monument is a significant presence situated on the northeast corner of the street intersection, in a small park known as the Iowa Reservation, with several additional markers. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rossville GA 30741, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rossville Gap (a few steps from this marker); 27th U.S. Missouri Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Woods' Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Osterhaus' Division (within shouting distance of this marker); Cruft's Division (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); 24th Ohio Infantry (approx. ¼ mile away in Tennessee); a different marker also named Cruft's Division (approx. ¼ mile away in Tennessee); 51st Ohio Infantry (approx. ¼ mile away in Tennessee). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rossville.
More about this monument. The Iowa Monument was built in 1906. Its architect was Van Amringe Co. of Boston, MA. The monument stands 72' high and is 20' square at the base. The pedestal incorporates an outline map of Iowa with three granite statues at corners & a shaft in form of a square column that supports statue of a Union color-bearer. The Iowa Monument was moved 30' in 1962 for road re-location. It is recorded in the National Park list of structures as structure number MT-193AB.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,211 times since then and 78 times this year. Last updated on March 18, 2015, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1. submitted on June 9, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15. submitted on June 10, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 16. submitted on August 30, 2023, by Nancy Justice of Ringgold, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.