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

N.B. Forrest Camp U.C.V and U.D.C. Chapters

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 24, 2021

1. N.B. Forrest Camp U.C.V and U.D.C. Chapters Marker

Inscription. During the late Nineties this cemetery was discovered by Capt. J.F. Shipp and its history disclosed. Its condition reported to N.B. Forrest Camp U.C.V. The group purchased and substantial wire fence was erected by camp comrade J.W. Willingham, chairman. During 1926-27 the following committee was appointed by the camp, solicited and received contributions from generous citizens of Chattanooga and a permanent rock wall was erected around the premises. J.H. Latimer, Chairman; J.N. Johnson, Secretary; Mrs. J.P. Hoskins, Treas.; Geo. T. Smith, W.M. Nixon, Shep Shelton, active.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.

Location. 35° 3.706′ N, 85° 7.936′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It can be reached from Langston Boulevard 0.1 miles north of Bonny Oaks Drive, on the right when traveling north. Marker is on interior wall of stone arch at cemetery entrance road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7710 Langston Boulevard, Chattanooga TN 37421, United States

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of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Silverdale Confederate Cemetery (here, next to this marker); Order of the Southern Cross (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bonny Oaks School (approx. 3 miles away); Bonny Oaks (approx. 3 miles away); Booker T. Washington School (approx. 3 miles away); Harrison Academy (approx. 3.4 miles away); M48 A5 Patton Tank (approx. 3.6 miles away); Cannonballs (approx. 3.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chattanooga.

Other markers no longer nearby. Confederate Cemetery (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing);

N.B. Forrest Camp U.C.V and U.D.C. Chapters Marker (on right) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 26, 2022

2. N.B. Forrest Camp U.C.V and U.D.C. Chapters Marker (on right)

Cleburne's Fort (was approx. 1½ miles away but has been confirmed missing).

View of the Silverdale Confederate Cemetery marker. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 24, 2021

3. View of the Silverdale Confederate Cemetery marker.

The N.B. Forrest Camp marker (not visible) is on left pillar, on other side of arch.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,443 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 26, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on October 19, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. 3. submitted on July 26, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.