Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Sheridan's Division
Granger's Corps.
— Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2010
1. Sheridan's Division Marker
Sheridan's Division - Granger's Corps.
Maj. Gen. Philip H. Sheridan.
Nov. 25, 1863, P.M.
1st Brigade - Col. Francis T. Sherman.
2d Brigade - Brig. Gen. George D. Wagner.
3d Brigade - Col. Charles G. Harker.
On the morning of Nov. 25th Gen. Sheridan advanced his line to the right of and in prolongation of the line of Wood's Division of Granger's Corps which occupied Orchard's Knob. Wagner's Brigade was on the left next to Wood, Harker's next on the right, each in two lines. Sherman held the right of the Division formed in three lines, of three regiments each, the left of his Brigade resting on the Moore Road (now Montgomery Avenue). At 3:15 the Division moved forward in the general assault of the Army of the Cumberland upon the ridge, carried the earthworks at its base, and halted there according to orders, but began almost immediately to ascend the slope in obedience to further orders from Gen. Granger. The center of the Division reached the crest at Bragg's Headquarters in the face of very persistent opposition from Breckinridge's Division commanded by Brig. Gen. W.B. Bate. It continued to press the retreating enemy toward Chickamauga Station
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Erected 1890 by the Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Battlefield Commission. (Marker Number MT-94.)
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 November 25, 1863.
Location. 35° 1.16′ N, 85° 15.804′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Missionary Ridge. Marker is on South Crest Road south of East Main Street, on the left when traveling south. In order to view this historical marker one must find a way to get to the crest of Missionary Ridge. The options to use in ascending Missionary Ridge are limited and difficult to locate if you are not familiar with the area. From downtown Chattanooga, I drove east to Missionary Ridge on Main Street, and using Main Street took me to the top of Missionary Ridge. Once at the top of Missionary Ridge I needed to make two right turns to get on South Crest Street and then go only a slight distance south to reach the Bragg Reservation which is where this historical marker is located. Once you have entered the Bragg Reservation you will find
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2010
2. Sheridan's Division Marker
View of historical marker looking north along the western crest of Missionary Ridge at the Bragg Reservation, with a view of the Illinois Monument in the distant background.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 42nd Illinois Infantry (here, next to this marker); 36th Illinois Infantry (here, next to this marker); 27th Illinois Infantry (here, next to this marker); Harker's Brigade (a few steps from this marker); Battle of Missionary Ridge (a few steps from this marker); 79th Illinois Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Union Casualties (a few steps from this marker); 73rd Illinois Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chattanooga.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Use this link to see the brigade tablets for this division.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2010
3. Sheridan's Division Marker
View of historical marker looking south along the western crest of Missionary Ridge at the Bragg Reservation.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2010
4. Bragg Reservation Sign
This historical marker is located in the Bragg Reservation on Missionary Ridge.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2010
5. Sheridan's Division Marker
View of the Bragg Reservation with the featured historical marker being located just to the left of the parking area.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2017
6. Sheridan's Division Marker
View of page 94 from the National Park Service’s record book on the Chattanooga - Chickamauga "MT-numbered" listings of classified structures, which is kept in the Chickamauga Battlefield Park's Visitor Center.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 700 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 11, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 6. submitted on October 9, 2017, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
