Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
49th Ohio Infantry
Willich's Brig., Wood's Div., 4th Corps.
— Maj. Samuel F. Gray. —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
1. 49th Ohio Infantry Marker
Willich's Brig., Wood's Div., 4th Corps.
Maj. Samuel F. Gray.
Nov. 25, 1863.
Nov. 23, this Regiment with its Brigade took active part in the capture of Orchard Knob, being in the front line of attack.
It also held the front line in the assault on Missionary Ridge, and reached the crest about this point, and at once pursued the enemy down the eastern slope, capturing a number of prisoners and several guns. Casualties: Killed, 3 Officers, 5 Men; Wounded, 1 Officer, 47 Men; Total, 56.
Erected 1908 by the State of Ohio. (Marker Number MT-287.)
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° 2.165′ N, 85° 15.287′ 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 situated on the western crest
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 89th Illinois Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Willich's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Cleburne's Division (within shouting distance of this marker); 15th Wisconsin (within shouting distance of this marker); 8th Kansas Volunteer Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 25th Illinois Infantry (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 15th Ohio Infantry. (about 400 feet away); 19th Ohio Infantry (about 500 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, “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. 49th Ohio Infantry Marker
View of the historical marker situated along the western crest of Missionary Ridge.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
3. 49th Ohio Infantry Marker
View of the historical marker looking south along North Crest Road, towards the intersection with Shallowford Road.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 631 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 2, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
