Fort Oglethorpe in Catoosa County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
20th Battery, Ohio Light Artillery
Dodge’s Brigade, Johnson’s Division
Photographed by Byron Hooks, February 23, 2011
1. 20th Battery, Ohio Light Artillery Monument
Independent Battery, O.L.A.,
Dodge’s Brigade, Johnson’s Division,
20th Army Corps.
(rear)
This battery Capt. Edward Grosskopff commanding, with its brigade was held in reserve on Sept. 19th, 1863, till about 12:00 N, when it advanced into action with the brigade. The ground not being favorable for the use of the artillery, its advance was impeded by woods and fallen timber. The battery went into action whenever opportunity offered. Was engaged in this position on Sept. 20th. Loss, wounded 2, missing 2.
Erected 1894 by State of Ohio. (Marker Number MT-942.)
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is September 20, 1863.
Location. 34° 55.705′ N, 85° 15.454′ W. Memorial is in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, in Catoosa County. It can be reached from Battleline Road 0.4 miles south of Alexander Bridge Road, on the right when traveling south. This monument is located on the south eastern edge of Kelly’s Field near the tree line. It can be reached from either Battleline Road, or from the LaFeyette Highway. From Battleline Road, park near the monuments to the 10th and 64th Indiana Infantry Regiments. A path will lead through the tree line. Pass the shell monument to Col. Edward A. King (USA). Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Chickamauga GA 30707, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Georgia’s Mountains. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 20th Battery, Ohio Light Artillery. (a few steps from this marker); Edward A. King Memorial Shell Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Route of Croxton's Brigade (about 400 feet away); To the Opening of the Battle (about 400 feet away); Palmer's Division (about 500 feet away); 124th Ohio Infantry (about 500 feet away); 31st Indiana Infantry (about 500 feet away); Battery B, 1st Ohio Light Artillery (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Oglethorpe.
Regarding 20th Battery, Ohio Light Artillery. The battery was in active service from October 29, 1862, to July 19, 1865.
This monument was built in 1894, C, H, Niehaus, was the sculptor. The monument is 5' x 5' x 8'6" obelisk on tapered pedestal and slab base. Pedestal has raised lettering, and shaft has crossed cannon tubes in a circular medallion within rock-faced block. Located in Kelly Field.
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Photographed by Byron Hooks, February 23, 2011
2. 20th Battery, Ohio Light Artillery Monument
Looking north towards the back of the monument. The blue marker in front is the 20th Battery, Ohio Light Artillery Marker.
Also see . . .
1. 20th Ohio Independent Battery. (Submitted on May 26, 2017, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
2. Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park. National Park Service (Submitted on May 27, 2017.)
Photographed by Byron Hooks, February 23, 2011
3. 20th Battery, Ohio Light Artillery Marker
Photographed by Byron Hooks, February 23, 2011
4. 20th Battery, Ohio Light Artillery Monument (rear)
Photographed by Byron Hooks, February 23, 2011
5. 20th Battery, Ohio Light Artillery Monument (rear)
Photographed by Byron Hooks, February 23, 2011
6. Kelly's Field, Chickamauga National Battlefield
Looking north east from the south west corner of Kelly's Field.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2017, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 531 times since then and 34 times this year. Last updated on March 23, 2026, by Edward Troxel of Creal Springs, Illinois. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 26, 2017, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
