Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Dawson's Georgia Battery

Eldridge's Artillery Battalion.

— Stewart's Division - Breckinridge's Corps. —

Dawson's Georgia Battery. Marker image. Click for full size.

By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2010

1. Dawson's Georgia Battery. Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Dawson's Georgia Battery.
Two 12-PDR. Napoleons; Two 12-PDR. Howitzers.
Maj. J.W. Eldridge's Artillery Battalion.
Stewart's Div. Breckinridges's Corps.
1st Lieut. R.W. Anderson, Commanding,
1st Lieut. Henry S. Greaves,
2nd Lieut. R.H. Brown, 2d Lieut. W.G. Allen.
Nov. 25th, 1863, 4 P.M.
The battery came into position in rear of Adams' Brigade of Stewart's Div. after the general advance of the enemy had commenced about 3:45 P.M., and without defensive works of any character, opened the entire battery on the rapidly approaching lines, and continued to fire with great celerity and destructive effect, aided in temporarily checking the advance of the troops in its front till the ridge had been carried on the right and the enemy were rapidly approaching on that flank. Under these conditions, and with the enemy in front dangerously near the guns, and no reasonable prospect of checking his advance, the battery to avoid capture, withdrew with the loss of a few men and horses, but no guns, caissons or material.

Erected 1890 by the Chickamauga

By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2010

2. Dawson's Georgia Battery. Marker

View looking east of the historical marker at its location between two artillery field pieces.

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and Chattanooga National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number MT-408.)

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, Missionary Ridge, and the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park: November 25, 1863 series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1862.

Location. 35° 1.125′ N, 85° 15.827′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. Marker is on South Crest Road south of East Main Street. 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. The historical marker is located on the south side of the entrance to the Bragg Reservation, just off of South Crest Road. 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.

By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2010

3. Dawson's Georgia Battery. Marker

View looking south, along South Crest Road, with a view of the historical marker situated between two artillery field pieces.

Medal of Honor Heritage Trail (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Medal of Honor Heritage Trail (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Medal of Honor Heritage Trail (here, next to this marker); Missionary Ridge School (a few steps from this marker); 24th Wisconsin Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 44th Illinois Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Williamson's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); 73rd Illinois Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chattanooga.

By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2010

4. Dawson's Georgia Battery. Marker

View looking north, with the historical marker in the right foreground and the entrance to the Bragg Reservation in the left background.

Bragg Reservation Sign image. Click for full size.

By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2010

5. Bragg Reservation Sign

This historical marker is located in the Bragg Reservation on Missionary Ridge.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 546 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 12, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.