North Brainerd in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Cleburne's Division
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 11, 2017
1. Cleburne's Division Marker
Maj. Gen. Patrick R. Cleburne.
Nov. 25, 1863.
Govan's Brigade, - Col. Daniel C. Govan.
Smith's Brigade, - Brig. Gen. James A. Smith.
Polk's Brigade, - Brig. Gen. Lucius E. Polk.
Lowrey's Brigade, - Brig. Gen. Mark P. Lowrey.
Smith's Brigade held the central knoll north of the tunnel, one regiment being posted along the crest facing west, and the rest of the Brigade on this line facing north. Govan's Brigade was posted on the spur putting out to the east. The 9th Kentucky of Lewis' Brigade of Breckinridge's Division filled an interval between Smith's right and Govan's left, the remainder of the Brigade supporting various parts of the line. Lowrey's Brigade was posted on the high spur in front of and to the right of Govan. General Polk's Brigade was posted on a hill beyond the Chickamauga overlooking the bridge over the creek. On the line were the batteries of Calvert directly over the tunnel, Douglas' Battery on Govan's line, and Swett's with Smith's Brigade. The Union attacks were concentrated on Tunnel Hill and were vigorous from 10 o'clock in the morning until 4 P.M.
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Erected 1890 by the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number MT-353.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is November 25, 1863.
Location. 35° 4.133′ N, 85° 14.266′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in North Brainerd. It can be reached from Durand Avenue north of Lightfoot Mill Road, on the left when traveling north. This marker is located beside a walking trail that goes along the lower eastern slopes of the Sherman Reservation. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chattanooga TN 37404, 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
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 11, 2017
2. How to get to the Cleburne's Division Marker
To get to this tablet (and several other Confederate tablets) I drove to near the very end of Durand Avenue and parked in a small vacated space along the side of the roadway.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Polk's Brigade (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Cleburne's Division (within shouting distance of this marker); Wright's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); 37th Ohio Infantry (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); 30th Ohio Infantry (about 700 feet away); 80th Ohio Infantry (about 700 feet away); Lowrey's Brigade (about 800 feet away); Lightburn's Brigade (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chattanooga.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Govan's Brigade (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. For years I have been attempting to locate and reach this tablet and several others in the Sherman Reservation, but I was using the traditional walking trails for attempting to locate this tablet. This year, instead of using the traditional points of entering and exiting the Sherman Reservation, I was able to use the trailhead that began near the end of Durand
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 11, 2017
3. How to get to the Cleburne's Division Marker
There, very near the end of Durand Avenue is a trailhead that opens into the woods and becomes a trail into the Sherman Reservation.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 11, 2017
4. How to get to the Cleburne's Division Marker
When standing on Durand Avenue and looking into the opening in the woods at the trailhead, one can actually see the Cleburne's Brigade tablet.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 11, 2017
5. Cleburne's Division Marker
Immediately upon entering into the Sherman Reservation woods, through the trailhead opening, you see three Confederate tablets that you are very near to.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 11, 2017
6. Cleburne's Division Marker
The very first tablet encountered is the featured Cleburne's Division tablet, seen here situated in a trail side clearing in the thick woods.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2017, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 487 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 18, 2017, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
