Near Fort Oglethorpe in Catoosa County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Battle of Chickamauga
September 19-20, 1863
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, August 20, 2014
1. The Battle of Chickamauga Marker
Control of the strategic city of Chattanooga was the goal. A brilliant Union advance, led by General William S. Rosecrans, forced the Confederates to abandon Chattanooga in early September, 1863. Soon after, however, the reinforced Confederate army under General Braxton Bragg maneuvered to bring Rosecrans to battle before his Union troops could cement their grasp on Chattanooga. The result was the two-day Battle of Chickamauga eight miles south of Chattanooga, in which 34,000 Americans became casualties. While the battle was a spectacular Confederate victory, the Union army managed to retreat into Chattanooga and fortify it, maintaining their hold on the goal of the campaign.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is September 20, 1863.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 34° 56.415′ N, 85° 15.606′ W. Marker was near Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, in Catoosa County. It could be reached from Lafayette Road south of Post Road. This historical marker is located in the national park that preserves the site of the Chickamauga Battlefield, along the western
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We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in Georgia’s Mountains. It was also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 within walking distance of this location: Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park (here, next to this marker); Field Artillery (a few steps from this marker); Historic Plaques and Markers (within shouting distance of this marker); Battlefield Monuments (within shouting distance of this marker); 12 - Pounder Mountain Howitzer (within shouting distance of this marker); Turchin's Brigade. (within shouting distance of this marker); Warren's Mississippi Light Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); 11th Ohio Infantry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Oglethorpe.
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Battle of Chickamauga (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, August 20, 2014
2. The Battle of Chickamauga Marker
View of the two panel markers situated just to the left of the Visitor Center's main entrance.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, August 20, 2014
3. The Battle of Chickamauga Marker
A distant view of the two panel markers situated just to the left of the Visitor Center's main entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2014, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 975 times since then and 34 times this year. Last updated on March 21, 2026, by Edward Troxel of Creal Springs, Illinois. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 26, 2014, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
