Woodland Height in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Stringer's Ridge

Photographed By R. E. Smith, December 23, 2007

1. Stringer's Ridge Marker

Inscription. Named for Capt. William Stringer, a pioneer. From there, Federal artillery in Brig. Gen. James S. Negley's task force bombarded Chattanooga, June 7 & 8, 1862, then retired. On Aug. 21, 1863, Capt. Eli Lilley's 18th Indiana Battery, of Wilder's Brigade, again fired on Chattanooga from this ridge and opened the Chickamauga Campaign.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2A 64.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 7, 1904.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 35° 4.37′ N, 85° 19.292′ W. Marker was in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It was in Woodland Height. Marker was on U.S. 27, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Chattanooga TN 37405, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Wilder's Artillery Position (approx. 0.2 miles away); Union Army Hospital (approx. 0.8 miles away); Hill Overlooks & Industrial Past (approx. 0.9 miles away); 1864 Military Bridge (approx. one mile

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away); Union Block House (approx. one mile away); Camp Contraband (approx. 1.1 miles away); United States Colored Troops (approx. 1.1 miles away); Brown's Ferry Federal Road (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chattanooga.

Additional commentary.
1. Additional Information on the Marker Location
Marker is located between the two south-bound on-ramps from Whitehall Road and Dayton Boulevard, approximately 1/4 mile north of the Manning Road exit. It is accessible by parking on Whitehall Road near its intersection with Ladd Avenue, to the right of the Manning Street exit sign shown in the photos.

— Submitted March 18, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama.

2. Missing!
On 24 December 2010, I noticed the marker has disappeared. I was unable to get a picture at the time, but plan to do so in the near future. If anyone has information related to this, please let us know!

— Submitted January 3, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh
Photographed By R. E. Smith, December 23, 2007

2. Stringer's Ridge Marker
of Capshaw, Alabama.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, March 17, 2010

3. Stringer's Ridge Marker

Marker as seen looking South from near the Dayton Boulevard on-ramp.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, March 17, 2010

4. Stringer's Ridge Marker

Marker as seen looking North from the Whitehall Road on-ramp.

Stringer's Ridge Marker is Missing! image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, June 19, 2011

5. Stringer's Ridge Marker is Missing!

It appears to have been hit by a car or something. The post is still there (bent over), but the guard rail has been repaired.

Stringer's Ridge Marker Pole image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, June 19, 2011

6. Stringer's Ridge Marker Pole

A view of the marker's pole at the end of the guard rail.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2008, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 2,263 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2008, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. 3, 4. submitted on March 18, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. 5, 6. submitted on June 28, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.