Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Reynolds' Brigade
Buckner's Division.
| | Brig. Gen. A. W. Reynolds. | |
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
1. Reynolds' Brigade - Buckner's Division Marker
Brig. Gen. A. W. Reynolds.
Nov. 25, 1863.
58th North Carolina - Col. John B. Palmer.
60th North Carolina - Capt. James T. Weaver.
54th Virginia - Lieut. Col. John J. Wade
63rd Virginia - Maj.James M. French.
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On the morning of Nov. 23rd this brigade was with its division at Chickamauga Station ready to leave by train for Knoxville when it was recalled by order of Gen. Bragg, and placed in the trenches at the western base of Missionary Ridge in front of Breckinridge's Division, with its left resting on Moore's Road and its right on the Birds Mill road. The brigade retreated to the crest of the ridge upon the advance of the Army of the Cumberland on the afternoon of Nov. 25, and retreated to and across the Chickamauga.
Erected 1890 by the Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Battlefield Commission. (Marker Number MT-386.)
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
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Location. 35° 1.231′ N, 85° 15.706′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Missionary Ridge. It is at the intersection of North Crest Road and Sheridan Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North Crest Road. 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 to the intersection of South Crest Road and Sheridan Avenue which is where this historical marker is located. This intersection is just south of the South Crest Road bridge over Interstate 24, on the top of Missionary Ridge. 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: 97th Ohio Infantry (here, next to this marker); Massenburg's Georgia Battery (a few steps from this marker); 64th Ohio Infantry
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
2. Reynolds' Brigade - Buckner's Division. Marker
View of the historical marker situated on the far right of a group of three historical markers.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
3. Reynolds' Brigade - Buckner's Division Marker
Close-up view of the historical marker with a view of the southern end of the South Crest Road bridge over Interstate 24 in the background.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
4. Reynolds' Brigade - Buckner's Division Marker
Close-up view of the historical marker situated on the far right of a group of three historical markers, with a background view of South Crest Road continuing along the western crest of Missionary Ridge and a distant view of the Illinois Memorial Monument at the top of the hill in the Bragg Reservation.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
5. Reynolds' Brigade - Buckner's Division Marker
View of the historical marker situated at the somewhat complicated intersection of South Crest Road and Sheridan Avenue, with a distant view of South Crest Road continuing south from the intersection.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
6. Reynolds' Brigade - Buckner's Division Marker
View of the historical marker on the southwest side of the southern end of the South Crest Road bridge over Interstate 24.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 771 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 12, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
