Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
DeLong Reservation
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
1. DeLong Reservation Marker
DeLong
Reservation
Chickamauga & Chattanooga
National Military Park
Department of the Interior
Erected by The National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 35° 2.574′ N, 85° 15.216′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Missionary Ridge. It is on North Crest Road south of Brown Wood Drive, on the left when traveling north. 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, however, once you are on the ridge you will find this marker in the DeLong Reservation. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chattanooga TN 37404, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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: Turchin's Brigade (here, next to this marker); 36th Ohio Infantry (a few steps from this marker); 31st Ohio Infantry (a few steps from this marker); 9th Kentucky Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Confederate Casualties (within shouting
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Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
2. DeLong Reservation Marker
View of the historical marker affixed to the bottom portion of the stone wall in front of the DeLong Reservation, located just to the lower right of the entrance.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
3. DeLong Reservation Sign
View of the DeLong Reservation Sign which is located to the right of the historical marker.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
4. DeLong Reservation
View of some of the trees that where blown down during the April 27th storm at the DeLong Reservation.
Photographed by Joerg Hagedorn, September 17, 2023
5. DeLong Reservation
Overview with all missing tablets in place
Photographed by Joerg Hagedorn, September 17, 2023
6. DeLong Reservation
New DeLong Reservation Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,468 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 8, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 5, 6. submitted on January 30, 2025, by Joerg Hagedorn of Siegen, Germany.
