Near Fort Oglethorpe in Catoosa County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Liddell's Division
Walker's Corps
| | Brigadier General St. John R. Liddell | |
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 26, 2017
1. Liddell's Division Marker
Brigadier General St. John R. Liddell.
September 19, 1863, 8 a.m.
Liddell's Brigade, - Colonel Daniel C. Govan.
Walthall's Brigade, - Brigadier General Edward C. Walthall.
Shortly after sunset the division moved forward to this position from the line it occupied after its repulse at noon. Upon entering the field west of the road it was at first subjected to a front and enfilading fire and soon after when it had advanced from 120 to 130 yards west of the road with its skirmishers 300 yards in front, the line of Turchin's Brigade of Reynolds' division swept out of the woods to the south and charged along the front of Liddell's Division capturing a part of its skirmishers and a field officer and forcing the line to withdraw a considerable distance east of the road. After Reynolds' troops had passed Liddell's Division returned and bivouacked north of this position. Turchin's column was the advance of the Union withdrawal. Total force in action during the battle 3175, killed 162, wounded 963, missing 277, total 1402. Percentage of loss 44.16.
Erected 1890 by the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number MT-1106.)
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Location. 34° 56.405′ N, 85° 15.528′ W. Marker is near Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, in Catoosa County. It is on LaFayette Road south of Reeds Bridge Road, on the left when traveling south. The tablet is located on the east side of the roadway, a few feet off of the roadway, across the street from the park's Visitor Center, in a row with three additional tablets. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Oglethorpe GA 30742, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Mountains. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, 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 original Thirteen Colonies, 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: Brannan's Division (here, next to this marker); Route of Van Derveer's Brigade (here, next to this marker); Walthall's Brigade (a few steps from this marker); Turchin's Brigade. (within shouting distance of this marker); Adam's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); 12 - Pounder Mountain Howitzer (within shouting distance of this marker); Battlefield Monuments (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Plaques and Markers (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Oglethorpe.
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Battle of Chickamauga (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
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Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 26, 2017
2. Liddell's Division Marker
View of the backside of the tablet looking north along the LaFayette Road.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 26, 2017
3. Liddell's Division Marker
View of the tablet (in foreground of picture) looking south along the LaFayette Road.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 26, 2017
4. Liddell's Division Marker
View of the tablet on the east side of the LaFayette Road, situated a few feet off of the roadway. Across the street, in the background, is a view of the park visitor center.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2017, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 362 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 15, 2017, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
