Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
59th Ohio Infantry
S. Beatty's Brigade, Wood's Division, 4th Corps.
— Maj. Robert J. Vandsool. —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
1. 59th Ohio Infantry. Marker
S. Beatty's Brigade, Wood's Division, 4th Corps.
Maj. Robert J. Vandsool.
Nov. 25, 1863
The 59th operated with the Brigade Nov. 23 in the advance on Orchard Knob. During the assault on Missionary Ridge it charged forward from the rear line to the front under heavy fire, and reached the crest with the advance about this point.
It then moved to the left on the crest and assisted in the capture of four guns.
Casualties: Wounded, 2 Officers, 25 Men; Total 27.
Erected 1908 by the State of Ohio. (Marker Number MT-294.)
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° 2.37′ N, 85° 15.231′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Missionary Ridge. Marker is on North Crest Road north of Shallowford Road, on the left when traveling north. This historical marker (tablet) is located on the western crest of Missionary Ridge between
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hindman's Division (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Samuel Beatty's Brigade (about 500 feet away); Dent's Alabama Battery (about 500 feet away); 13th Ohio Infantry (about 600 feet away); Baird's Division (about 600 feet away); 17th Ohio Infantry (about 600 feet away); Deas' Brigade (about 800 feet away); Wood's Division (about 800 feet 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.”
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
2. 59th Ohio Infantry. Marker
View of the historical marker on the western crest of Missionary Ridge, in front of the residence at 153 North Crest Road.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
3. 59th Ohio Infantry. Marker
View of the historical marker looking south along North Crest Road.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
4. 59th Ohio Infantry. Marker
View of the historical marker looking north along North Crest Road.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 623 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 31, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
