Ringgold in Catoosa County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Ringgold Gap
November 27, 1863
Photographed By David Seibert, June 26, 2008
1. Ringgold Gap Marker
After the battle of Missionary Ridge, Bragg's Confederate Army retreated in disorder towards Dalton. Brig. Gen. Patrick R. Cleburne was ordered to take position in the gap, hold back the Federals, and save the trains and artillery from capture.
Exercising his only independent command, Cleburne utilized the terrain and his well-trained troops, to hold up Federals pursuit for five precious hours. The trains and artillery were saved. By Joint Resolution, the Confederate Congress thanked Cleburne for his achievement.
Erected 1996 by Georgia Department of Natural Resources. (Marker Number 023-16.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Battlefield Trails - Civil War, and the Georgia Historical Society series lists.
Location. 34° 54.583′ N, 85° 6.178′ W. Marker is in Ringgold, Georgia, in Catoosa County. Marker is on Nashville Street (U.S. 41) 0.3 miles south of Peters Lane, on the left when traveling north. The marker is located at a pavilion featuring a relief map of the area and movements during the Civil War. Five of these pavilions were erected by the WPA in the 1930s (at Ringgold, Mill Creek Gap,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Battle of Ringgold Gap (a few steps from this marker); Atlanta Campaign (a few steps from this marker); Confederate General Patrick Cleburne's Emancipation Proposal (a few steps from this marker); General Patrick R. Cleburne Memorial (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Atlanta Campaign (a few steps from this marker); Ireland's New York Brigade (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Ringgold (about 600 feet away); The Great Locomotive Chase (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ringgold.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. The Battle of Ringgold Gap by markers.
Also see . . .
1. Battle of Ringgold Gap. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 17, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Ringgold Gap. American Battlefield Trust website entry (Submitted on May 3, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 6, 2014
2. Ringgold Gap Marker
View of the historical marker looking west in the direction of US 41.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 6, 2014
3. Ringgold Gap Marker
View of the historical marker looking east in the direction of additional markers that are part of the Ringgold Gap WPA Pavilion.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 6, 2014
4. Ringgold Gap Marker
View of the historical marker, next to the "Atlanta Campaign" marker.
Photographed By David Seibert, June 26, 2008
5. Part of the Ringgold Gap WPA Pavilion
Photographed By David Seibert, June 26, 2008
6. Cast map of Ringgold Gap and Civil War movements, located in the pavilion.
Alfred Waud via Library of Congress, 1863
7. "Battle of Ringgold Gap"
Alfred Waud, 1863
Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,526 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 7, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 6, 2014, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 5, 6. submitted on October 7, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 7. submitted on January 17, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
