Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Garrity's Alabama Battery
Maj. Alfred R. Courtney's Artillery Battalion.
— Hindman's (Anderson's) Div., Hardee's Corps. —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
1. Garrity's Alabama Battery Marker
Two 10-pdr. Parrotts: Two 12-pdr. Napoleons.
Maj. Alfred R. Courtney's Artillery Battalion.
Hindman's (Anderson's) Div., Hardee's Corps.
Nov. 25, 1863, 4 p.m.
Capt. James Garrity, Commanding.
1st Lieut. Philip Bond.
1st Lieut. Maynard A. Hassel.
2nd Lieut. Henry F. Carroll.
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The section of Napoleon guns supported by the left of Anderson's Brigade of Hindman's Division occupied this position during the attack of Nov. 25th, opening on the first appearance of the enemy and continuing to fire till the assaulting column was among the guns. There being no infantry support south of the guns for several hundred yards to command the ravine and southern slope in front of the section. Hazen's brigade climbed the ridge assembling just under the crest, and when sufficient force had been collected, boldly dashed over the summit capturing the guns, and immediately turned them on the Confederate line, raking it in each direction. This was the first point in the line carried by the Union troops.
Casualties: 2 men wounded and 10 captured; 2 Napoleon guns and 4 caissons.
Erected 1890 by the Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Battlefield
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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° 1.893′ N, 85° 15.414′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Missionary Ridge. Marker is on North Crest Road south of Colyar Drive, on the right when traveling north. This historical marker is located on the western crest of Missionary Ridge, in front of the residence at 16 North Crest Road, between the Ohio Reservation and the Turchin Reservation. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16 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. Hazen's Brigade (a few steps from this marker); Anderson's Brigade (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1st Ohio Infantry (about 600 feet away); Missionary Ridge Trolley (about 700 feet away); 93rd Ohio Infantry (about 700 feet away); 6th Ohio Infantry (about 700 feet away); Missionary Ridge Historic District (about 700 feet away); 41st Ohio Infantry (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chattanooga.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
2. Garrity's Alabama Battery Marker
View of the historical marker situated on the east side of North Crest Road, above a stone wall embankment, in front of a residence.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
3. Garrity's Alabama Battery Marker
Another view of the historical marker from further to the north and now the view includes one of the two cannons placed along with this historical marker in front of this residence.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
4. Garrity's Alabama Battery
View from Colyar Drive of the second cannon that is located at the residence with the featured historical marker.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
5. Garrity's Alabama Battery Marker
View of the historical marker looking south along North Crest Road.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
6. Garrity's Alabama Battery 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 672 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 4, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
