Near Fort Oglethorpe in Catoosa County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Douglas' Texas Battery
Deshler's Brigade
— Cleburne's Division —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 12, 2017
1. Douglas' Texas Battery Marker
2 6 pounders, 2 12 pound howitzers.
Deshler's Brigade, Cleburne's Division, Hill's Corps.
September 20, 1863.
Captain James P. Douglas, Commanding.
1st Lieutenant John H. Brigham.
1st Lieutenant Benjamin Hardin.
2d Lieutenant M.S. Fleisher.
2d Lieutenant w.J. Sanders.
The Battery was not engaged on the 19th or morning of the 20th, though under fire and in position several times for action. By order of General Cleburne it remained in reserve till about 4 o'clock p.m. when with Polk's and Wood's Brigades and Semple's Battery it advanced to a position within 300 yards of the enemy's rail and log barricades and opened on them with shell. After firing twenty minutes the enemy began to yield ground. General Cleburne then ordered the battery to cease firing and moved the pieces to the front, coming into position on this spot in support of Polk's Brigade. By direction of General Polk the Battery opened on the enemy's works firing a few rounds, when one piece was moved to the top of the ridge with the infantry and opened fire.
The Captain pushed forward with one piece to the Chattanooga road when he was ordered to halt. The remaining pieces were brought up and all bivouacked for the night. Casualties: 1 man wounded; 2
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Erected 1890 by the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number MT-1416.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is September 20, 1863.
Location. 34° 55.966′ N, 85° 15.136′ W. Marker is near Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, in Catoosa County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Alexander Bridge Road and Battleline Road, on the left when traveling south. This tablet is located along a network of park trails, that has a trailhead leading into the woods, just east of the street intersection. 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. A different marker also named Douglas' Texas Battery (here, next to this marker); Calvert's Arkansas Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); Hill's Headquarters Shell Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hill's Corps (about 400 feet away); Benjamin H. Helm Memorial Shell Monument (about 400 feet away); 9th Kentucky Infantry Regiment (CSA) Marker (about 500 feet away); 2nd Kentucky Infantry Regiment (CSA) Marker (about 500 feet away); Scogin's Georgia Battery (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Oglethorpe.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 12, 2017
2. Douglas' Texas Battery Marker
View, looking south along the secondary park trail, of the tablet situated in a clearing at the end of the secondary trail.
