Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Johnson's Division, Left of Assault
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
1. Johnson's Division Marker
Johnson's Division.
Left of Assault.
Nov. 25, 1863.
Erected 1890 by Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Battlefield Commission. (Marker Number MT-88.)
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 month for this entry is October 1702.
Location. 35° 1.056′ N, 85° 15.927′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Missionary Ridge. It is on South Crest Road south of South Crest Place, on the left when traveling south. This historical marker is a short distance south of the Bragg Reservation, on the eastern side of the roadway, in front of the residence at 208 South Crest Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 208 South 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: Adams' Brigade (here, next to this marker); 19th Illinois Infantry (a few steps from this marker); 19th Illinois Infantry Regiment (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
2. Johnson's Division Marker
View of the historical marker situated along the eastern roadside on the western crest of Missionary Ridge.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
3. Johnson's Division Marker
View of the historical marker looking north along South Crest Road.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
4. Johnson's Division Marker
View of historical marker showing some of the clean-up that was still going on from the April 27th storms.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2017
5. Johnson's Division, Left of Assault Marker
View of page 88 from the National Park Services record book on the Chattanooga - Chickamauga ”MT-numbered” listings of classified structures, which is kept in the Chickamauga Battlefield Park's Visitor Center.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 622 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 30, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 5. submitted on October 9, 2017, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
