Fort Oglethorpe in Catoosa County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
York's Georgia Battery
Fulton’s Brigade, Johnson’s Division, Hood’s Corps
Photographed By Byron Hooks, June 24, 2011
1. York's Georgia Battery Marker
2 6-PDR., 2 12-PDR. Howitzers.
Fulton’s Brigade, Johnson’s Division, Hood’s Corps.
Sept. 19, 1863.
1st Lieut. William S. Everett, Commanding.
2nd Lieut. Francis M. Blount.
2nd Lieut. W.R. Jackson.
One section of the battery was engaged with the enemy’s cavalry and artillery and Pea Vine Creek soon after noon on the 18th, aiding in driving them back. At 7 A.M. on the 19th the battery came into position on the right of Fulton’s brigade and left of Law’s division and was occupying this ground went when 2 P.M. the enemy advanced against the brigade. By order of General Johnson, the battery opened fire toward the Viniard house from which direction the attack seemed mainly to come, and aided materially in repulsing his attack. When the brigade advanced about 2:30 P.M. the battery followed but was not again engaged this day. Casualties: 1 horse killed.
Erected 1890 by War Department. (Marker Number MT-1271.)
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 19, 1863.
Location. 34° 54.512′ N, 85° 15.112′ W. Marker is in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, in Catoosa County
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Johnson's Brigade (a few steps from this marker); Field Headquarters - Army of Tennessee (within shouting distance of this marker); Bennings's Brigade (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Battery E, 9th Georgia Artillery Battalion (about 700 feet away); Robertson's Brigade (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bledsoe's Missouri Battery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hindman's Division (approx. ¼ mile away); Law's Brigade (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Oglethorpe.
More about this marker. In locating this marker I used the "Chickamauga Battlefield" map, that I purchased at the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Visitor Center, to determine both the marker number for this marker and the marker's location in relation to the rest of the park's monuments, markers, and tablets. According to the map it
Photographed By Byron Hooks, June 24, 2011
2. York's Georgia Battery Marker
Also see . . .
1. Death Knell of the Confederacy. Link to the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park web page. (Submitted on November 7, 2018, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
2. Battle of Chickamauga. Overview of the battle provided by the American Battlefield Trust. (Submitted on November 7, 2018, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2018, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 137 times since then and 4 times this year. Last updated on November 7, 2018, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 7, 2018, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
