Lookout Valley in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Lookout Creek
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, August 11, 2012
1. Lookout Creek Marker
During the last half of the 60 day siege of Chattanooga in 1863, Union troops on the west side of Lookout Creek fought almost daily with Confederates on this side. Each side wanted control of the creek's bridges.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
Location. 35° 1.236′ N, 85° 21.267′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Lookout Valley. Marker is on Old Wauhatchie Pike (Tennessee Route 318) south of Cummings Highway (Tennessee Route 2), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chattanooga TN 37419, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle of Lookout Mountain (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wiedrich's New York Battery (approx. half a mile away); New York Troops - 11th Corps (approx. 0.6 miles away); Brown's Ferry (approx. 0.6 miles away); Battle of Wauhatchie (approx. 0.7 miles away); Heavy Slashings of Timber (approx. 0.7 miles away); Union Occupation of the Summit (approx. 0.8 miles away); 111th Pennsylvania Infantry (approx. 0.8 miles away).
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Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, August 11, 2012
2. Lookout Creek Marker
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, August 11, 2012
3. Lookout Creek Marker (back)
It looks as if the plaque is missing from the back (see holes where attached)
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, August 11, 2012
4. Lookout Creek Marker
Photo taken from behind the marker, looking across Lookout Creek in the direction of Wauhatchie.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 580 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 30, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
