Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Deas' Brigade
Hindman's Division - Hardee's Corps.
— Brig. Gen. Zack C. Deas. —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
1. Deas' Brigade Marker
Hindman's Division - Hardee's Corps.
Brig. Gen. Zack C. Deas.
Nov. 25, 1863.
19th Alabama - Col. Samuel K. McSpadden.
22nd Alabama - Capt. Harry T. Toulmin.
25th Alabama - Col. George T. Johnson.
39th Alabama - Col. Whitfield Clark.
50th Alabama - Col. J.G. Coltart.
17th Alabama Batt'n S.S. - Capt. James F. Nabers.
Previous to the occupation of the crest of Missionary Ridge by Bragg's Army on the night of November 24th, Hindman's division held the right of the intrenchments of that army at the foot of the ridge facing Chattanooga. The line was thrown sufficiently forward from the base to give room for camps. Deas' brigade had Vaughan's on its right and Manigault's on its left. Water's Alabama battery, Lieut. William P. Hamilton commanding, was on the line of the brigade. In the general assault of the Union forces upon the ridge the brigade was attacked by the left of Wood's division and the right of Baird's. Being forced from the crest, the brigade retreated, with its division, to the Chickamauga, crossing it during the night by the Shallow Ford Road.
Erected 1890 by the Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Battlefield Commission. (Marker Number MT-371.)
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Location. 35° 2.495′ N, 85° 15.209′ 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 right when traveling north. This historical marker is located on the western crest of Missionary Ridge between the Turchin Reservation and the DeLong Reservation. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 182 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. 17th Ohio Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Baird's Division (within shouting distance of this marker); 11th Ohio Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 9th Kentucky Infantry (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Turchin's Brigade (about 500 feet away); DeLong Reservation (about 500 feet away); Union Casualties
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
2. Deas' Brigade Marker
View of the historical marker situated on the east side of North Crest Road.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
3. Deas' Brigade Marker
View of the historical marker looking south along North Crest Road.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
4. Deas' Brigade 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 August 4, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 861 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 4, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
