Near Ringgold in Catoosa County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Nickajack Gap
Photographed by David Seibert, May 26, 2009
1. Nickajack Gap Marker
May 7, 1864. Brig. Gen. Judson Kilpatrick’s (3d) Div., Elliott’s Cav. Corps (Army of the Cumberland) [US], moving from Ringgold, crossed Taylor’s Ridge at Nickajack Gap, followed by Williams’ (1st) Div., 20th Corps.
The 2d & 3d Divs. crossed the ridge 4.5 mi. S. at Gordon Springs Gap, the same day. Kilpatrick’s Cav. masked the advance of the 20th A.C. into E. Chickamauga Valley, enroute to Mill Cr. Gap & Dug Gap, in Rocky Face Ridge -- outposts of the Confederate forces at Dalton commanded by Gen. Joseph E. Johnston.
Erected 1953 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 023-2.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Features • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1803.
Location. 34° 48.299′ N, 85° 8.929′ W. Marker is near Ringgold, Georgia, in Catoosa County. It is at the intersection of Alabama Highway (Georgia Route 151) and East Nickajack Road, on the left when traveling south on Alabama Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ringgold GA 30736, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Mountains. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, 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 original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Leet's Spring and Tanyard (was approx. 3.3 miles away but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by David Seibert, May 26, 2009
2. Nickajack Gap Marker
Photographed by David Seibert, May 26, 2009
3. Nickajack Gap Marker
The Woodstation United Methodist Church is in the background. The area at this intersection has long been known as Wood Station.
Photographed by David Seibert, May 26, 2009
4. East Nickajack Road
The road heads east toward where it crosses Taylor's Ridge at Nickajack Gap into Chickamauga Creek Valley.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,789 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 26, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
