Near Lookout Mountain in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Moore's Brigade

Cheatham's Division

— Hardee's Corps —

Moore's Brigade Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 11, 2017

1. Moore's Brigade Marker

Inscription. Moore's Brigade
Cheatham's Division - Hardee's Corps.
Brigadier General John C. Moore.
November 24, 1863, 1:30 p.m.
37th Alabama - Lieutenant Colonel A. A. Green.
40th Alabama - Colonel John H. Higley.
42nd Alabama - Lieutenant Colonel Thomas C. Lanier.

On the morning of November 24th the left of Moore's Brigade rested a short distance below this point with its right at the foot of the mountain near Chattanooga Creek. It picketed from its right to the railroad bridge over Lookout Creek, having 225 pickets on the line at the time of Hooker's advance. A large part of these were captured by a flank attack. Soon after the Brigade was ordered forward to the trenches at Cravens and below it, Walthall's line having been already forced back of Cravens. Moore retired until his left conformed to Walthall's new position. Upon the arrival of Pettus' Brigade from the top of the mountain, its right was connected with Moore's left and this line was maintained until the close of the battle at night. At 8 p.m. Walthall's Brigade and the 20th and 31st Alabama of Pettus' were relieved by Holtzclaw's Brigade (Clayton's) of Stewart's

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Division, and withdrew to the foot of the mountain. At 2 a.m. Moore and Holtzclaw with the 46th Alabama of Pettus', withdrew from the mountain, covering the Confederate retreat. Strength in action 1,200. Casualties: killed 4; wounded 48; captured and missing 206.

Erected 1890 by the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number MT-380.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is November 24, 1863.

Location. 35° 0.669′ N, 85° 20.365′ W. Marker is near Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It can be reached from Shingle Road north of Lookout Mountain Scenic Highway (Tennessee Route 148), on the right when traveling east. This historical marker is located near a cluster of Confederate historical tablets, situated in a heavily forested area, about midway between the Lookout Mountain Scenic Highway and the Cravens House. To get to this marker you must walk about 200 feet into the woods to the north of the roadway. The trailhead begins at the D & L Tablet entitled "Final Line.". Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area:

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 11, 2017

2. Moore's Brigade Marker

View of the tablet, situated on the lower slope of Lookout Mountain, in the deep woods, well off of the roadway.

Lookout Mountain TN 37350, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in 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 Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Final Line (within shouting distance of this marker); Pettus' Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Walthall's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Clayton's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Stevenson's Division (within shouting distance of this marker); Final Union Line (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Incline Number One (about 600 feet away); 2nd Ohio Infantry (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lookout Mountain.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 11, 2017

3. Moore's Brigade Marker

View of the tablet, situated on the lower slope of Lookout Mountain, in somewhat of a clearing, in the deep woods.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 11, 2017

4. Moore's Brigade Marker

View of the tablet situated at the end of a trail in the woods, on the lower slope of Lookout Mountain.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 11, 2017

5. Moore's Brigade Marker

View of the trail that one would use to reach this tablet.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 11, 2017

6. Moore's Brigade Marker

View showing the trail to this tablet starting at the edge of the roadway, where a Confederate D & L Tablet is situated.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2017, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 815 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 15, 2017, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.