Near Fort Oglethorpe in Catoosa County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
86th Illinois Infantry
2nd Brigade - Daniel McCook
— 2nd Division - Morgan —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2017
1. 86th Illinois Infantry Marker
86th Infantry
Daniel McCook's Brigade
6 p.m. 18th to 7 a.m. 19th of September 1863
"The opening of the battle."
Erected 1899 by the State of Illinois. (Marker Number MT-706.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is September 18, 1863.
Location. 34° 55.784′ N, 85° 13.192′ W. Marker is near Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, in Catoosa County. Marker is on Reeds Bridge Road east of Canon Drive, on the right when traveling east. The marker is located outside of the Chickamauga Battlefield NMP along Reeds Bridge Road just west of the Chickamauga Creek. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Oglethorpe GA 30742, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 125th Illinois Infantry (here, next to this marker); 2nd Illinois Light Artillery (a few steps from this marker); 85th Illinois Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Reed's Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Minty's Cavalry Brigade
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More about this marker. According to the description information provided by the National Park Service, the monument is, “2'6" x 1'2" x 2'6" high rectangular slab of dark Quincy granite. Rock-faced sides; polished & inscribed front. "Illinois" is in large raised letters on beveled top. Marks unit's position from 6:00 p.m. 9/18/1863 to 7:00 a.m. 9/19/1863.”
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2017
2. 86th Illinois Infantry Marker
View of the featured marker, seen on the south side of the road, looking west on the Reed's Bridge Road towards the National Military Park.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2017
3. 86th Illinois Infantry Marker
View of the featured marker, seen with the West Chickamauga Creek in the background.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2017
4. 86th Illinois Infantry Marker
View of the featured marker, seen in the foreground, on the south side of the road, looking west along the Reed's Bridge Road. In the left background is a view of the West Chickamauga Creek.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2017
5. 86th Illinois Infantry Marker
View of the featured marker, seen in the background, on the south side of the road, looking east on the Reed's Bridge Road.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2017
6. 86th Illinois Infantry Marker
View of four Illinois unit markers, two on each side of the Reed's Bridge Road, looking west towards the National Military Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2017, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 188 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 14, 2017, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
