Near Lookout Mountain in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Iowa State Monument
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, September 12, 2010
1. Iowa State Monument
4th Infantry
Lieut. Col. George Burton
9th Infantry
Col. D. Carskaddon
(North Side):
Williamson's Brigade assisted in the capture of this position and was engaged on the Union right and front throughout the afternoon and evening. The 31st Iowa on the right reaching the foot of the palisades
25th Infantry
Col. George A. Stone
26th Infantry
Col. Milo Smith
(West Side):
May the heroism which dedicated this lofty field to immortal renown be as imperishable as the Union is eternal
30th Infantry
Lieut. Col. A. Roberts
31st Infantry
Lieut Col. J.W. Jenkins
(South Side):
In the Battle Above the Clouds
Williamson's Brigade
Osterhaus' Division
15th Army Corps
Lookout Mountain, November 24th, 1863
Missionary Ridge, November 25th, 1863
Ringgold, GA., November 27th, 1863.
1st Battery
Lieut. J. M. Williams
'Forty Rounds'
Erected 1903 by the State of Iowa. (Marker Number MT-193.)
Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil
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Location. 35° 0.857′ N, 85° 20.441′ W. Marker is near Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. Marker is on Caroline Street, 0.1 miles north of Military Road, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located near the grounds of (down the hill from) the Cravens' House, a unit of the Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Military Park. Follow the signs from the Lookout Mountain Scenic Highway (TN 148) to reach the area. According to the location information provided by the National Park Service, “Monument located on the Lookout Mountain Battlefield at the Cravens Reservation/1934 Map 250". Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lookout Mountain TN 37350, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Woods' Brigade (here, next to this marker); Williamson's Brigade (here, next to this marker); Osterhaus' Division (here, next to this marker); 75th Illinois Infantry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Participation of the Artillery
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, September 12, 2010
2. Iowa State Monument
East Side
More about this monument. According to the description information provided by the National Park Service, the monument is, “20' x 20' at base & 72' high, smooth-faced mon. has 3-step base, pedestal w/ polished, inscribed panels & shaft in form of square Corinthian column supporting granite sculpture of color bearer. Stone cannonball pyramids at 4 corners of base.”
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, September 12, 2010
3. Iowa State Monument
North Side
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, September 12, 2010
4. Iowa State Monument
West Side
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, September 12, 2010
5. Iowa State Monument
South Side
Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 973 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 14, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
