Near Fort Oglethorpe in Catoosa County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Davis' Division, McCook's Corps
Brig. Gen. Jefferson C. Davis
— Sept. 20, 1863, 11:15 A.M. —
Photographed By Byron Hooks, May 4, 2011
1. Davis' Division Marker
Brig. Gen. Jefferson C. Davis.
Sept. 20, 1863, 11:15 A.M.
1st Brigade, Col. P. Sidney Post (Guarding Train).
2d Brigade, Brig. Gen. William P. Carlin.
3d Brigade, Col. John A. Martin.
Carlin’s brigade took position on this line on the right of Wood’s division about 11:15 A.M. with the third brigade in its rear. Upon the withdrawal of Wood’s division to the left of the third brigade began to form on Carlin’s left and while so doing Davis’ entire line was attacked by Hood’s and Hindman’s troops and after a brief and desperate fight in which was supported by Laibolot’s and Lytle’s brigades it was driven from the field to the high ground west of the Crawfish Springs road and thence to McFarlands Gap.
Erected 1890 by War Department. (Marker Number MT-504.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is September 20, 1863.
Location. 34° 54.826′ N, 85° 15.794′ W. Marker is near Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, in Catoosa County. Marker can be reached from LaFayette Road, 0.3 miles south of Brotherton Road, on the right when traveling south. This marker is
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Negley's Division, Thomas' Corps. (a few steps from this marker); 35th Illinois Infantry (a few steps from this marker); 37th Indiana Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Stanley's Brigade. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 18th Indiana Battery (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named 18th Indiana Battery (about 400 feet away); 21st Ohio Infantry (about 400 feet away); 92nd Illinois Infantry (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Oglethorpe.
More about this marker. The plaques on the Chickamauga Battlefield were installed by the War Department in 1890. This plaque is blue indicating it is for a Federal unit. Plaques are listed in the NPS List of Classified Structures as a batch input, Structure Number HS-Batch-3.
In locating this tablet I used the "Chickamauga Battlefield" map, that I purchased at the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Visitor
Photographed By Byron Hooks, May 4, 2011
2. Davis' Division Marker
View, looking east, toward the Brotherton Field.
Also see . . .
1. Death Knell of the Confederacy. Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park. (Submitted on September 9, 2018, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
2. Battle of Chickamauga. Overview of the battle provided by the American Battlefield Trust. (Submitted on September 9, 2018, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2018, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 146 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 9, 2018, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
