Near Fort Oglethorpe in Walker County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
19th Illinois Infantry
2nd Brigade - Stanley. 2nd Division - Negley.
| | 14th Army Corps - Thomas. | |
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2010
1. 19th Illinois Infantry Marker
19th Infantry.
2nd Brigade - Stanley.
2nd Division - Negley.
14th Army Corps - Thomas.
[Reverse Side of Marker]:
Lt. Col. Alexander W. Raffen
Sept. 20 - 1863.
12 M. to 7 P.M.
Loss 71.
Erected 1899 by State of Illinois. (Marker Number MT-667.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is September 20, 1863.
Location. 34° 55.643′ N, 85° 16.107′ W. Marker is near Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, in Walker County. It can be reached from Vittetoe Road west of Vittetoe-Chickamauga Road when traveling west. This historical marker is located in the northwest section of the Chickamauga National Military Park, along a ridge called Snodgrass Hill. To view this historical marker drive to the parking area on Snodgrass Hill and the marker can be seen situated just southeast of the parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Oglethorpe GA 30742, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Mountains. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, 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 original Thirteen Colonies, 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: 82nd Indiana Infantry (here, next to this marker); Connell's Brigade (a few steps from this marker); 19th Ohio Infantry
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More about this marker. According to the description information provided by the National Park Service, the monument is, “7'6" x 4'4" x 4'6" high granite monument consisting of a rectangular granite block with an inscribed polished front on a 1'6" high granite base. The tops of both pieces are beveled. Marks unit's position on Snodgrass Hill.”
I used the "Chickamauga Battlefield" map, that I purchased at the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Visitor Center, to determine both the marker number for this monument and the monument's location in relation to the rest of the park's monuments, markers, and tablets. According to the map it provides the, "numerical listing of all monuments, markers, and tablets
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2010
2. 19th Illinois Infantry Marker
Close-up view of the front side of the historical marker.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2010
3. 19th Illinois Infantry Marker
Close-up view of the reverse side of the historical marker.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2010
4. 19th Illinois Infantry Marker
View of the historical marker, looking northeast along the Union battleline that was situated on the southern crest of Snodgrass Hill.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2010
5. 19th Illinois Infantry Marker
View looking south, towards the southern crest of Snodgrass Hill, with the featured historical marker located near the distant treeline to the left of the picture.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 25, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 765 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 25, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
