Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
94th Ohio Infantry
Carlin's Brigade
— Johnson's Division —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 12, 2015
1. 94th Ohio Infantry Marker
Carlin's Brigade, Johnson's Division, 14th Corps.
Major Rue P. Hutchins.
November 25, 1863.
This Regiment, with its Brigade, ascended Lookout the afternoon of November 24th, joined Hooker's forces and participated in the close of the battle. About 1 p.m. of the 25th it joined its Division in front of Missionary Ridge. The 94th participated in the storming of the Ridge, reaching the summit at this point.
The regiment bivouacked on the crest, and took part during the 26th and 27th in the pursuit to Ringgold.
From this point it returned to Chattanooga on the 29th. Casualties: killed, 1 man; wounded, 1 officer, 15 men; total, 17.
Erected 1908 by State of Ohio. (Marker Number MT-309.)
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 date for this entry is November 25, 1874.
Location. 35° 0.71′ N, 85° 16.153′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Missionary Ridge.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Carlin's Brigade (a few steps from this marker); 33rd Ohio Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 42nd Indiana Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Strahl's Brigade. (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 38th Indiana Infantry (about 500 feet away); 88th Indiana Infantry (about 600 feet away); Strahl's Brigade (about 700 feet away); 104th Illinois Infantry (about 700 feet away). 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, “Bronze inscription tablet with decorative border mounted on low marble pedestal. Describes the unit's activities on November 25, 1863."
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 12, 2015
2. 94th Ohio Infantry Marker
View of the marker (seen in the immediate left corner) looking north along South Crest Road.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 12, 2015
3. 94th Ohio Infantry Marker
View of the marker looking south along South Crest Road.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 12, 2015
4. 94th Ohio Infantry Marker
View of the marker on the western crest of Missionary Ridge, situated just to the right of the Carlin's Brigade tablet.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 362 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 15, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
