Orchard Knob in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Confederate Casualties
Battle of Chattanooga
— November 23 - 27, 1863 —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
1. Confederate Casualties - Battle of Chattanooga Marker
Nov. 23d to Nov. 27th, 1863.
The losses here given by Divisions include Orchard Knob, Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge, and operations following as far as Ringgold Gap, GA.
Longstreet's Corps (McLaw's and Hood's Divisions) was not engaged, having been dispatched to Knoxville Nov. 4th. Bushrod Johnson's Division was on its way to Knoxville. Its rear Brigade (Reynolds) was recalled in time for the third day's battle, but made no report of its casualties.
Cheatham's Div. - Killed 56, Wounded 371, Missing 1244, Aggregate 1671.
Cleburne's Div. - Killed 62, Wounded 367, Missing 12, Aggregate 441.
Stevenson's Div. - Killed 36, Wounded 282, Missing 14, Aggregate 332.
Walker's Div. - Killed 14, Wounded 118, Missing 190, Aggregate 322.
Hindman's Div. and Patton Anderson's Div. - Killed 76, Wounded 476, Missing 1124, Aggregate 1676.
Stewart's Div. - Killed 72, Wounded 316, Missing 965, Aggregate 1353.
Breckinridge's Div. and Bate's Div. - Killed 44, Wounded 224, Missing 591, Aggregate 859.
Robertson's Batt'n Reserve Artillery - Killed 1, Wounded 4, Missing 6, Aggregate 11.
Williams' Batt'n Reserve Artillery - Wounded 2, Aggregate 2.
Grand Total: Killed 361, Wounded
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Erected 1890 by the Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Battlefield Commission. (Marker Number MT-339B.)
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 23, 1863.
Location. 35° 2.375′ N, 85° 16.438′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Orchard Knob. Marker can be reached from Orchard Knob Avenue north of Ivy Street, on the left when traveling north. This historical marker is located in the middle of a residential neighborhood, in the city of Chattanooga, a little less than a mile west of Missionary Ridge. It is situated on the crest of the Orchard Knob Reservation, National Military Park and is positioned near the end of the pathway that leads to the crest of the hill from the park entrance at the corner of Ivy Street and Orchard Knob Avenue. 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. Union Casualties (here, next to this marker); Battle of Chattanooga. (here, next to this marker); Illinois State Monument (a few steps from this marker); The State of Maryland
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
2. Confederate Casualties - Battle of Chattanooga Marker
View of the historical marker situated next to the Union Casualties marker, along the pathway that leads to the summit of Orchard Knob.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 793 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 13, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
