Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
19th Illinois Infantry
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
1. 19th Illinois Infantry Monument
This regiment formed the extreme left of Jonson's Division, 14th A.C. and gained the crest of the ridge at this point. Their colors being the first over the Confederate works south of Bragg's Headquarters.
This Monument erected by the surviving members of the regiment and friends in memory of the brave comrades who fell during the war.
[Front - Bottom of Marker]:
Z. R. Winslow
Alva H. Mansur
H. S. Dietrich
Committee.
[Back - Top of Marker]:
The first Union Flag was placed on the Confederate Works by Capt. D. F. Bremner followed by Private John Brosnahan of Co. E., bearing the State Colors after the following Color Bearers had been killed or wounded in the order named:
Serg't George Steel, Co. E., wounded.
Private Patrick McDonnell, Co. K., wounded
Capt. D. F. Bremner, Co. E., wounded.
[Back - Bottom of Marker]:
Johnson's Division, 14th A.C.
Lieut. Col. Alex. W. Raffen, Commdg., - Major Jas. V. Guthrie,
Adjutant, Lester G. Bancs, - Surgeon, Roswell G. Bogue,
R.Q.M., Robt. W. Wetherell, - Asst. Surgeon Chas. F. Little.
Co. A. Capt.
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1st Lieut., C. T. Wharton,
2nd Lieut., T. M. Beatty.
Co. B. Capt., A. Murchison,
1st Lieut., W. Jackson,
2nd Lieut., J. T. Thornton.
Co. C. 1st Lieut., W. L. Wood,
2nd Lieut., C. E. Keith.
Co. D. Capt., W. Calhoun,
1st Lieut., O. E. Eames.
Co. E. Capt., D. F. Bremner,
1st Lieut., J. Young,
2nd Lieut., J. W. Raffen.
Co. F. Capt., J. G. Campbell,
1st Lieut., S. L. Hamilton.
Co. H. 1st Lieut., J. Dedrick.
Co. I. Capt., J. Longhorn,
1st Lieut. W. Quinton,
2nd Lieut., D. B. Morehouse.
Co. K. Capt. P. N. Guthrie,
1st Lieut., C. V. Lamberson,
2nd Lieut., V. B. Ball.
Erected 1897 by the surviving members of the regiment and friends. (Marker Number MT-153.)
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° 1.044′ N, 85° 15.932′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Missionary Ridge. Marker is on South Crest Road south of South Crest Place
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
2. 19th Illinois Infantry Monument
Close-up view of the text on the top-front of the historical monument.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 19th Illinois Infantry Regiment (a few steps from this marker); Adams' Brigade (a few steps from this marker); Johnson's Division, Left of Assault (a few steps from this marker); 69th Ohio Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 74th Illinois Infantry (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sherman's Brigade (about 500 feet away); 11th Michigan Infantry (about 600 feet away); 88th Illinois Infantry (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chattanooga.
More about this marker. According to the description provided by National Park Service, the monument is, “6' x 3' x 8'6" monument features a rock-faced double step base, a rectangular shaft that frames a bronze bas relief of a battle scene and a curved-top capstone that incorporates a bronze plaque and acorn in relief."
Regarding 19th Illinois Infantry.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
3. 19th Illinois Infantry Monument
Close-up view of the text on the bottom-front of the historical monument.
When discussing Battlefield Monuments, the National Park Service offers this special insight: "Of special interest are bronze bas-relief plaques attached to many monuments. These depict battle scenes based on veterans' eyewitness accounts. Because there are no photographs of the fighting, these plaques are among the best visual records of the battles."
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
4. 19th Illinois Infantry Monument
View of the backside of the monument
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
5. 19th Illinois Infantry Monument
Close-up view of the text on the back-top side of the monument.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
6. 19th Illinois Infantry Monument
Close-up view of the text on the back-bottom side of the monument.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
7. 19th Illinois Infantry Monument
Close-up view of the bronze sculpting of the battle scene on the crest of Missionary Ridge involving the 19th Illinois, that is seen on the front side of the monument.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
8. 19th Illinois Infantry Monument
Close-up of the lower right hand corner of the sculpting revealing the name of the company where the bronze battle scene on the monument was made - "cast by American Bronze Co., Grand Crossing."
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
9. 19th Illinois Infantry Monument
Close-up of the lower left hand corner of the sculpting revealing the name of the artist who made the bronze battle scene on the monument - "Julia M. Bracken Sc,1897."
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
10. 19th Illinois Infantry Monument
View of the historical monument as seen from street level, in front of a residence, on the western crest of Missionary Ridge.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
11. 19th Illinois Infantry Monument
Another view of the historical monument as seen from street level, showing the stairway that leads up to both the monument and the walkway to the front of the residence.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
12. 19th Illinois Infantry Monument
View of the historical marker at the head of the stairway.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
13. 19th Illinois Infantry Monument
Another view of the historical monument from street level, looking northeast.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
14. 19th Illinois Infantry Monument
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 28, 2017
15. 19th Illinois Infantry Marker
View of page 153 from the National Park Service’s record book on the Chattanooga - Chickamauga ”MT-numbered” listings of classified structures, which is kept in the Chickamauga Battlefield Park's Visitor Center.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 998 times since then and 26 times this year. Last updated on December 8, 2015, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14. submitted on August 28, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 15. submitted on July 12, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
