Orchard Knob in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
10th Michigan Infantry
Morgan's Brigade, Davis' Division,
| | Palmer's Corps. | |
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
1. Tenth Michigan Infantry Marker
[Front Side]
Morgan's Brigade, Davis' Division,
Palmer's Corps.
[Back Side]
To her Tenth Regiment of Infantry
Commanded
By Lieut. Colonel Christopher J. Dickerson,
Morgan's Brigade, Davis' Division, Palmer's Corps.
The regiment crossed the Tennessee River with its brigade November 24th, 1863, after a forced march of 58 miles and bivouacked in line of battle at the base of Missionary Ridge until 2 o'clock A.M. of the 26th; then with its brigade advanced upon Chickamauga Station, and to the relief of Knoxville returning to Chattanooga after 29 days active operations.
Erected 1896 by the State of Michigan. (Marker Number MT-201.)
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, Orchard Knob Reservation series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 24, 1863.
Location. 35° 2.357′ N, 85° 16.466′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Orchard Knob. It is on Hawthorne Street north of Ivy Street, on the right when traveling north. This
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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: 27th Pennsylvania Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Battery E, Pennsylvania Artillery (a few steps from this marker); 5th & 20th Connecticut Infantry Regiment Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); New Jersey State Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); 2nd & 33rd Massachusetts Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 1st Michigan Engineers (within shouting distance of this marker); The Final Struggle Begins (within shouting distance of this marker); Fourteenth Army Corps (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
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
2. Tenth Michigan Infantry Marker
Close-up view of the text and the art work depicting the fighting men of the 10th Michigan that is affixed to the front side of the historical monument.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
3. Tenth Michigan Infantry Marker
View of the backside of the historical monument looking north along Hawthorne Street. The 27th Pennsylvania Monument is seen just down the street and the slope leading to the crest of Orchard Knob is in the right background.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
4. Tenth Michigan Infantry Marker
Close-up view of the text on the backside of the historical marker.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
5. Tenth Michigan Infantry Marker
View of the historical monument looking north along Hawthorne Street with the slope leading to the crest of Orchard Knob in the right background.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,051 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 12, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
