Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Manigault's Brigade
Hindman's Division
— Hardee's Corps —
1. Manigault's Brigade Marker
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 by the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number
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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. Marker is missing. It was located near 35° 2.265′ N, 85° 15.25′ W. Marker was in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It was in Missionary Ridge. Marker was on North Crest Road north of Shallowford Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 130 North Crest Road, Chattanooga TN 37404, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. 13th Ohio Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Dent's Alabama Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); Wood's Division (within shouting distance of this marker); 35th Illinois Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Beatty's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); 19th Ohio Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 25th Illinois Infantry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hindman's Division (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chattanooga.
More about this marker. When inquiring with the National Military Park (NMP) historian, Jim Ogden, about the most probable location for this missing tablet,
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.
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 February 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2017, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 264 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on July 31, 2017, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
