Near Fort Oglethorpe in Walker County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Johnson's Division - Hood's Corp
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 23, 2019
1. Johnson's Division - Hood's Corp Marker
Hood’s Corps
Brig. Gen. Bushrod R. Johnson
Sept. 20th, 1863, 2 P.M.
Johnson’s Brigade – Col. John S. Fulton
Gregg’s Brigade – Col. Cyrus A. Sugg
McNair’s Brigade – Brig. Gen. Evander McNair
Col. David Coleman
At 2 P.M. this division, being in position at the foot of Snodgrass Hill with Fulton’s brigade on the left, and Sugg’s brigade on the right, attacked the ridge. After gaining the crest the left of Fulton’s brigade crossed the ridge and came into the rear of Brannan’s right. At that juncture Granger’s troop, being Whitaker’s and Mitchell’s brigade of Steedman’s division, arrived and forced the Confederate line back over the ridge to their guns near Vittetoe’s. At 3 P.M. Deas’ and Manigault’s brigades of Hindman’s division formed on the left of Johnson’s division, with McNair’s brigade in reserve and took part in the second assault on Snodgrass Hill. This attack lasted till near sundown. At 6 P.M. Steedman’s troops withdrew to the next ridge in the rear, and the right of the Union position on this hill was occupied by Johnson’s division at dusk, his troops following the enemy to the bottom of the ravine north of the ridge, whence, later, they withdrew towards the crest and bivouacked.
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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° 55.395′ N, 85° 16.412′ W. Marker is near Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, in Walker County. Marker can be reached from Chickamauga-Vittetoe Road, 0.1 miles Lytle Road, on the left when traveling south. This marker is located in Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park along one of the parks trails. Parking area & trailhead are at these coordinates (34.923174,-85.275283). Head up the trail, marker is located a short distance on left. 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. Lieut. George W. Landrum (within shouting distance of this marker); Gregg's Brigade (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); John W. Bull Memorial (about 500 feet away); McNair's Brigade (about 600 feet away); Johnson's Brigade (about 600 feet away); York's (Georgia) Battery (about 600 feet away); Battery E, 9th Georgia Artillery Battalion (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Johnson's Brigade (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Oglethorpe.
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Photographed By Byron Hooks, May 19, 2011
2. Johnson's Division Marker
Also see . . .
1. Death Knell of the Confederacy. Link to the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park web page. (Submitted on September 28, 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 28, 2018, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 23, 2019
3. Johnson's Division - Hood's Corp Marker
View of the tablet, situated at the intersection of two of the park's primary walking trails. This is a view of the tablet, looking east, along the old Vittetoe Road.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 23, 2019
4. Johnson's Division - Hood's Corp Marker
View of the tablet, situated at the intersection of two of the park's primary walking trails. This is a view of the tablet, looking north, along the park walking trail that runs from the Dyer Cemetery to the western end of the Snodgrass Hill ridge.
Photographed By Byron Hooks, May 19, 2011
5. Johnson's Division Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2018, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 150 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 7, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 2. submitted on September 28, 2018, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 3, 4. submitted on August 7, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 5. submitted on September 28, 2018, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
