Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
125th Ohio Infantry
Harker's Brig., Sheridan's Div., 4th Corps.
| | Capt. Edward Bates. / Nov. 25, 1863. | |
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2010
1. 125th Ohio Infantry. Marker
Harker's Brig., Sheridan's Div., 4th Corps.
Captain Edward Bates.
Nov. 25, 1863
Col. Emerson Opdycke colonel of this regiment, being assigned to the command of half the brigade, Capt. Bates was given command of his regiment. It took part with its brigade in the preliminary movements of Nov. 23, and in the assault on Missionary Ridge, reaching the crest in this vicinity, and participating in the capture of guns near Bragg's headquarters. The regiment at once joined in the pursuit and became engaged at the next ridge to the east, during the night it followed to Bird's Mill on the Chickamauga, strength in action: 11 Officers, 250 Men.
Casualties: Killed, 2 Men; Wounded, 1 Officers, 26 Men; Total 29.
Erected 1908. (Marker Number MT-319.)
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, Bragg Reservation, and the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park: November 25, 1863 series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is October 23, 1940.
Location. 35° 1.204′ N, 85° 15.777′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in
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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 walking distance of this marker: 22nd Illinois Infantry (here, next to this marker); 65th Ohio Infantry. (a few steps from this marker); 64th Ohio Infantry (a few steps from this marker); 51st Illinois Infantry (a few steps from this marker); 97th Ohio Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Havis' Georgia Battery (a few steps from this marker); Illinois State Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Cobb's Kentucky Battery (within shouting distance of 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
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2010
2. 125th Ohio Infantry. Marker
View looking north of historical marker towards Interstate 24 cut through Missionary Ridge
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2010
3. 125th Ohio Infantry. Marker
View looking south, from the historical marker, towards the majority of the historical markers and monuments that are in the Bragg Reservation.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2010
4. Bragg Reservation Sign
View of the Bragg Reservation sign which marks the National Park where this historical marker is located.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, December 7, 2013
5. 125th Ohio Infantry. Marker
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, December 7, 2013
6. 125th Ohio Infantry. Marker
View of the historical marker with members of the Blue & Gray Education Society's, Walking Tour of the Missionary Ridge Battlefield, seen standing near the marker, with a distant view, beneath the crest of Missionary Ridge, of Chattanooga and the countryside beyond.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 950 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 7, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 5, 6. submitted on December 12, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
