Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
69th Ohio Infantry
Stoughton's Brigade
— Johnson's Division —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 12, 2015
1. 69th Ohio Infantry Marker
Stoughton's Brigade, Johnson's Division, 14th Corps.
Major James J. Hanna.
November 25, 1863.
This regiment, with Company I thrown out as skirmishers, advanced upon the earthworks at the foot of Missionary Ridge in the general assault, and carried them, capturing many prisoners. It was successful on its line in the storming of the Ridge, reaching the summit about this point. It participated on the 26th and 27th in the pursuit to Ringgold. On the 29th it returned to Chattanooga. Strength in action: 20 officers, 267 men.
Casualties: killed, 1 officer, 10 men; wounded, 4 officers, 30 men; missing, 1; total, 46.
Erected 1908 by State of Ohio. (Marker Number MT-299.)
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, 1863.
Location. 35° 1.035′ N, 85° 15.959′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Missionary Ridge. Marker is on South Crest Road
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 19th Illinois Infantry Regiment (within shouting distance of this marker); 19th Illinois Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Adams' Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Johnson's Division, Left of Assault (within shouting distance of this marker); 11th Michigan Infantry (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 74th Illinois Infantry (about 500 feet away); Stoughton's Brigade (about 600 feet away); Sherman's Brigade (about 600 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, “3' x 2' bronze inscription tablet with decorative egg & dart border ...”
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 12, 2015
2. 69th Ohio Infantry Marker
View of the marker looking north along South Crest Road.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 12, 2015
3. 69th Ohio Infantry Marker
View of the marker looking south along South Crest Road.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 12, 2015
4. 69th Ohio Infantry Marker
View of the marker on the western crest of Missionary Ridge.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 12, 2015
5. 69th Ohio Infantry Marker
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 378 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 15, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
