Chickamauga in Walker County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Longstreet Avenue
Battle of Chickamauga
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, September 14, 2013
1. Longstreet Avenue Marker
General James Longstreet, C.S.A., was in command of the left wing of the Army of Tennessee, commanded by General Braxton Bragg. Longstreet's forces broke the federal lines at the Brotherton house, which threw the Union Army into full retreat to Chattanooga, Tennessee. General Longstreet surrendered with the Army of North Virginia at Appomattox Court House, April 9, 1865.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is April 9, 1865.
Location. 34° 52.301′ N, 85° 17.347′ W. Marker is in Chickamauga, Georgia, in Walker County. Marker is at the intersection of Longstreet Avenue and West 10th Street, on the right when traveling south on Longstreet Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chickamauga GA 30707, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bragg Avenue (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Boynton Avenue (about 400 feet away); Rosencrans Avenue (about 400 feet away); Thomas Avenue (about 500 feet away); 2nd Michigan Cavalry (about 700 feet away); 4th Tennessee Cavalry (about 700 feet away); Lee Avenue (about 700 feet away); Hood Avenue (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chickamauga.
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Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, September 14, 2013
2. Longstreet Avenue Marker
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, September 14, 2013
3. Longstreet Avenue Marker
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher
4. James Longstreet
Courtesy Library of Congress
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 410 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 24, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
