Near Fort Oglethorpe in Walker County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
96th Illinois Infantry
Whitaker's Brigade - Steedman's Division
— Reserve Corps - Granger —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 23, 2019
1. 96th Illinois Infantry Marker
View of the text on the front side of the monument.
96th Infantry.
1st Brigade - Whitaker.
1st Division - Steedman.
Reserve Corps - Granger.
Text on Back Side of Monument:
Erected 1899 by the State of Illinois. (Marker Number MT-713.)
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° 55.653′ N, 85° 16.562′ W. Marker is near Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, in Walker County. Marker can be reached from Chickamauga-Vittatoe Road east of Lytle Road, on the left when traveling south. This monument is located in the National Military Park that preserves the site of the Chickamauga Battlefield, along a walking path that heads off to the northwest from the western end of the cluster of monuments, markers, and tablets that are located in a clearing, at the western end of Snodgrass Hill. 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. Battery M, 1st Illinois Light Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); 96th Illinois Infantry (Two Companies)
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More about this marker. According to the description information provided by the National Park Service, the monument is, “7'6" x 4'4" x 4'6" high rock-faced monument consisting of rectangular granite block with an inscribed polished front on granite base. The tops of both pieces are beveled. Marks unit's position on Snodgrass Hill.”
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 monument and the monument's location in relation to the rest of the park's monuments, markers, and tablets. According to the map it provides
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 23, 2019
2. 96th Illinois Infantry Marker
View of the back side of the monument, along with a view of the location of the missing plaque from the backside of this monument.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 23, 2019
3. 96th Illinois Infantry Marker
A distant view, looking west along the park walking path (looking away from Snodgrass Hill) of the monument.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 23, 2019
4. 96th Illinois Infantry Marker
View, looking west along the park walking path (looking away from Snodgrass Hill) of the monument.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 23, 2019
5. 96th Illinois Infantry Marker
A close view of the monument, looking west beyond the monument, along the park walking path (looking away from Snodgrass Hill).
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 23, 2019
6. 96th Illinois Infantry Marker
View, looking east along the park walking path (looking towards the direction of Snodgrass Hill) of the monument.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 198 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 7, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
