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. | |
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
1. 14th Ohio Infantry. Marker
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
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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: 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.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Cheatham's Division (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. According to the description
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
2. 14th Ohio Infantry. Marker
View of the historical marker situated along the western crest of Missionary Ridge with a distant view of the Chattanooga area in the valley below.
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.)
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
3. 14th Ohio Infantry Marker
View looking south along North Crest Road of the historical marker in the right foreground and a distant view of the Phelps Monument.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
4. 14th Ohio Infantry. Marker
View looking north along North Crest Road of the historical marker on the western crest of Missionary Ridge.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 20, 2011
5. Henry D. Kingsbury's Gravestone
View of the newest gravestone for the commander of the 14th O.V.I. at Missionary Ridge. The grave is located at Forest Cemetery, in Toledo, Ohio, at 41.40.195N, 083.31.478W.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 20, 2011
6. Henry D. Kingsbury's Gravestone
Another view of the gravesite of the commanding officer of the 14th O.V.I., this time with a front view of his original tombstone and a back view of his new one immediately behind the old grave marker. His grave is located at Forest Cemetery in 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 1,058 times since then and 24 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.
