Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
18th Ohio Infantry
Engineer Troops
Engineer Troops, Gen. W. F. Smith.
Col. Charles C. Smith.
Nov. 25, 1863.
It had prominent part in the preparation for seizing Brown's Ferry, and a large detachment of the regiment accompanied the boat expedition.
Erected 1908 by State of Ohio. (Marker Number MT-271.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Ohio Reservation series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 25, 1863.
Location. 35° 1.694′ N, 85° 15.479′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Missionary Ridge. Marker is on South Crest Road, 0.1 miles south of Ridge Road, on the right when traveling south. This marker (tablet) is located on Missionary Ridge, along South Crest Road, in the Ohio Reservation. This particular marker (tablet) is in the row of tablets that line the right (north) side property line of the Ohio Reservation. According to the location information provided by the National Park Service, “Missionary Ridge - Ohio Reservation/1934 Map 124-14”. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chattanooga TN 37404, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1st Ohio Sharpshooters (here, next to this marker); 10th Ohio Infantry (here, next to this marker); 10th Ohio Cavalry (here, next to this marker); 21st Ohio Infantry (here, next to this marker); 4th Ohio Cavalry (Battalion) (here, next to this marker); 3d Ohio Cavalry (here, next to this marker); 74th Ohio Infantry (here, next to this marker); 1st Ohio Cavalry (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chattanooga.
More about this marker. According to the description information provided by the National Park Service, the marker is a, “Bronze inscription tablet with decorative border mounted on low marble pedestal. Describes unit's activities during Battle of Missionary Ridge.”
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 674 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 3, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.