Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
32nd Indiana Infantry
Col. Frank Erdelmeyer
Col. Frank Erdelmeyer.
Nov. 25, 1863.
9 Killed; 35 Wounded.
Erected 1909 by the State of Indiana. (Marker Number MT-187.)
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° 2.092′ N, 85° 15.336′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Missionary Ridge. Marker is on North Crest Road south of Shallowford Road, on the left when traveling north. This historical marker (tablet) is situated on the western crest of Missionary Ridge and located between the Ohio Reservation and the Turchin Reservation. According to the location information provided by the National Park Service, the tablet is, “located at 77 North Crest Road along Missionary Ridge (1935 Map, Site #115)". Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 77 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. 15th Ohio Infantry. (within shouting distance of this marker); 15th Wisconsin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cleburne's Division (about 400 feet away); Willich's Brigade (about 400 feet away); 49th Ohio Infantry (about 500 feet away); 89th Illinois Infantry (about 600 feet away); 6th Ohio Infantry (about 600 feet away); 8th Kansas Volunteer Infantry (about 700 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 tablet is, “3' x 2' bronze inscription tablet with decorative egg & dart border”
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 510 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 4, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.