Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Jackson's Brigade.

Cheatham's Division - Hardee's Corps.

— Brig. Gen. John K. Jackson. —

Jackson's Brigade. Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011

1. Jackson's Brigade. Marker

Inscription. Jackson's Brigade.
Cheatham's Division - Hardee's Corps.
Brig. Gen. John K. Jackson.
Nov. 25, 1863, 5 p.m.
1st Georgia (Confederate) - Maj. J. C. Gordon.
5th Georgia - Col. Charles P. Daniel.
47th Georgia - Capt. J. J. Harper.
65th Georgia - Lieut. Col. Jacob W. Pearcy.
2nd Georgia Batt'n S.S. - Lieut. Col. R. H. Whiteley.
5th Mississippi - Maj. John B. Herring.
8th Mississippi - Maj. John F. Smith.
———————— This brigade withdrew at 2:30 a.m., Nov. 25th from the left of the intrenchments between Chattanooga Creek and Lookout Mountain and joined the other brigades of the division in the vicinity of Rossville. Early in the morning the brigade, with the division, marched north on Missionary Ridge and was posted on the right of Vaughan's brigade of Hindman's division, with Moore's brigade on its right. When the enemy had carried the ridge to the left the brigade was thrown across the crest, its left extending down the eastern slope. Moore's brigade was ordered to the left of Jackson to cover the base of the ridge and support that brigade, both brigades being under heavy fire. This line retired shortly before dark.

Erected 1890 by the Chickamauga-Chattanooga

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National Battlefield Commission. (Marker Number MT-375.)

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 October 25, 1863.

Location. 35° 2.991′ N, 85° 15.138′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Missionary Ridge. It is on North Crest Road, on the right when traveling north. This historical marker is located on the eastern side of the roadway, imbedded into a brick wall embankment built in front of a residence, across the street from the Phelp's Monument. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 312 North Crest Road, Chattanooga TN 37404, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: E. H. Phelps Memorial Monument (here, next to this marker); 14th Ohio Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Phelps' Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); 38th Ohio Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Cheatham's Division. (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); McCants' Florida Battery.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011

2. Jackson's Brigade. Marker

View of the historical marker situated into a recess in the brick wall embankment, built in front of the residence on North Crest Road.

(about 600 feet away); Hindman's Division (approx. 0.2 miles away); Moore's Brigade (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chattanooga.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Cheatham's Division (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011

3. Jackson's Brigade. Marker

View of the historical marker looking south along North Crest Road.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011

4. Jackson's Brigade. Marker

View of the historical marker looking north along the North Crest Road.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011

5. Jackson's Brigade. Marker

View looking north, along North Crest Road, of both the featured historical marker and of the Phelp's Monument across the street from it.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 884 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 9, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.