Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Manigault's Brigade
Hindman's Division
| | Hardee's Corps | |
Photographed by Joerg Hagedorn, September 17, 2023
1. Manigault's Brigade Marker
Opposite side of the Turchin Reservation
Hindman's Division - Hardee's Corps
Brigadier General Arthur M. Manigault
November 25, 1863
24th Alabama - Colonel N.N. Davis
28th Alabama - Major W.L. Butler
34th Alabama - Major John N. Slaughter
10th and 19th South Carolina - Lieutenant Colonel J.T. Porcher
10th and 19th South Carolina - Major James L. White
November 23rd a portion of Manigault's Brigade held Orchard Knob and the low rocky ridge to the south of it. Upon the advance of the enemy in force the 28th Alabama, misunderstanding its orders to be, to hold its position at all hazards, remained in rifle-pits fighting and 146 officers and men and the colors were captured. During the 24th November the front rank of the brigade occupied the works at the foot of the Ridge, and on the afternoon of the 25th fell back before the Union advance and joined the rear rank on the crest of the Ridge. Deas' Brigade was on its right, and Anderson's (Tucker's) on its left. In the general assault it was attacked by the left of Wood's Division. Its position being carried it retreated with its division to Chickamauga, crossing by Shallowford Road.
Erected 1890
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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° 2.265′ N, 85° 15.25′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Missionary Ridge. It is on North Crest Road north of Shallowford Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 130 North Crest Road, 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 of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 13th Ohio Infantry (within shouting distance
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2017
2. Manigault's Brigade Marker
The residence seen in this picture is at 130 North Crest. The tablet was most likely situated somewhere between the two driveways, probably about where the mailbox is presently located.
More about this marker. When inquiring with the National Military Park (NMP) historian, Jim Ogden, about the most probable location for this missing tablet, he indicated that it was the next NMP feature south of the Turchin Reservation, and that it would be on the opposite side of the street from the Turchin Reservation, and that it would be at 130 North Crest Road.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2017
3. Manigault's Brigade Marker
View of the probable site of the tablet (where the mailbox on the left side of the street is situated) looking south along North Crest Road. The cannon and markers on the right side of the street are all located at the Turchin Reservation.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2017
4. Manigault's Brigade Marker
A closer view of the probable site of the tablet (where the cut stone mailbox on the left side of the street is situated) looking south along North Crest Road. According to park historian Jim Ogden, the missing tablet was the next park feature situated between the Turchin Reservation and the distant blue tablet (Wood's Division) seen in this picture.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2017
5. Manigault's Brigade Marker
View looking west from the probable site of the missing tablet, across the street at the cannon and markers situated at the Turchin Reservation.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2017
6. Manigault's Brigade Marker
View of the probable site of the tablet (where the mailbox on the right side of the street is situated) looking north along North Crest Road. The cannon and markers on the left side of the street are all located at the Turchin Reservation.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2017
7. Turchin Reservation
The Turchin Reservation is located directly across the street from the missing tablet.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 28, 2017
8. The Text from the Manigault's Brigade Tablet
View of page 379 from the National Park Services record book on the Chattanooga - Chickamauga listings of classified structures, which is kept in the Chickamauga Battlefield Park's Visitor Center.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2017, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 513 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 30, 2025, by Joerg Hagedorn of Siegen, Germany. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on July 31, 2017, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
