Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
14th Ohio Infantry
Phelp's Brig., Baird's Div., 14 Corps.
— Lieut. Col. Henry D. Kingsbury. —
Phelp's Brig., Baird's Div., 14 Corps.
Lieut. Col. Henry D. Kingsbury.
Nov. 25, 1863.
On the morning of the 25th, after marching to Tunnel Hill to support Gen. Sherman, the Division returned and formed the left of the line for assaulting Missionary Ridge. The 14th held the extreme left of the assault, with the 38th Ohio in front of it in the first line.
The regiment reached the crest at this point, and became successfully engaged with forces which had been driven to the left. On the 26th it marched with its Brigade in pursuit toward Ringgold, and on the 28th helped destroy the railroad for some distance beyond that point. Casualties: Killed, 3 Men; Wounded, 17 Men; Total, 20.
Erected 1908 by the State of Ohio. (Marker Number MT-268.)
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 the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park: November 25, 1863 series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is November 25, 1863.
Location. 35° 3.001′ N, 85° 15.124′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Missionary Ridge. Marker is on North Crest Road north of Crest Terrace Drive, on the left when traveling north. This marker (tablet) is located on Missionary Ridge, along the western side of North Crest Road. It is situated at a location that is about where North Crest Road goes over the Wilcox Boulevard Tunnel and is opposite the residence at 314 North Crest Road. According to the location information provided by the National Park Service, the marker (tablet) is located at “314 North Crest Road/1934 Map 75". Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 314 North Crest Road, 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. E. H. Phelps Memorial Monument (a few steps from this marker); Jackson's Brigade. (within shouting distance of this marker); 38th Ohio Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Phelps' Brigade (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cheatham's Division. (about 600 feet away); McCants' Florida Battery. (about 700 feet away); Moore's Brigade (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hindman's Division (approx. 0.2 miles away). 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 marker is a, “3' x 2' bronze inscription tablet with decorative border mounted on low marble pedestal. Describes the unit's activities on November 25, 1863.
Regarding 14th Ohio Infantry. Being a long time resident of Toledo, Ohio, having been born and raised here, I have to take a particular interest in the 14th Ohio. When President Lincoln initially called for troops this regiment was raised in Toledo by what would become Toledo's most prominent hometown Civil War hero, General James Blair Steedman (one of the few Union heroes from the Battle of Chickamauga). The 14th Ohio then went into camp at Cleveland, just twelve days after the fall of Fort Sumter and began its long and distinguished Civil War tour of duty, including this action here on Missionary Ridge.
Also see . . .
1. Henry D. Kingsbury. This is a link to information posted by Kathleen Jones regarding Henry D. Kingsbury, the commanding officer of the "Old Fourteenth" on Missionary Ridge. (Submitted on September 5, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
2. 14th Ohio Infantry. This is a link to information on Ohio in the Civil War compiled by Larry Stevens. (Submitted on September 5, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
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 821 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 13, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 5, 6. submitted on September 5, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.