Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
18th United States Infantry
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 17, 2012
1. 18th United States Infantry Marker
Capt. George W. Smith, Commanding.
1st Battalion.
Capt. George W. Smith.
2nd Battalion.
Capt. Henry Haymond.
Nov. 25, 1863
1 Killed; 28 Wounded
Erected by the United States Government. (Marker Number MT-335.)
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 1965.
Location. 35° 0.88′ N, 85° 16.025′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Missionary Ridge. It is at the intersection of South Crest Road and East View Drive, on the right when traveling south on South Crest Road. This historic marker is located along the western side of the road, on the western crest of Missionary Ridge. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 255 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: Stewart's Division (within shouting distance of this marker); 15th United States Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 16th and 19th United States Infantry
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Johnson's Division (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. Because of the location of the historic marker being situated in the midst of a number of leafy, moderately sized trees lining the road, and the dark color of the historic marker, and the darkness of the metal pole that it is affixed to, it is easy to completely miss seeing this particular historic marker. Especially if it is during the time of day when this marker is covered (and concealed) by the shadows cast by the neighboring trees.
Also see . . . 18th US Infantry. This is a link to information compiled by Larry Stevens. (Submitted on July 22, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
Additional commentary.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 17, 2012
2. 18th United States Infantry Marker
View of the historic marker on the western crest of Missionary Ridge.
1. Daniel Kring, 18th Infantry
My great grandfather's brother, Daniel Kring, was in Company F, 18th U.S. Infantry and he died in this battle. Thank you for showing the general location of where his regiment fought. Note To Editor only visible by Contributor and editor
— Submitted February 26, 2014, by Paul R. Smith of Wichita, Kansas.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 17, 2012
3. 18th United States Infantry Marker
View of the historic marker looking north along South Crest Road.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 17, 2012
4. 18th United States Infantry Marker
View, from across the street at the far side of the intersection, of the historic marker looking north along South Crest Road.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 17, 2012
5. 18th United States Infantry Marker
View of the historic marker looking south along South Crest Road.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 987 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 22, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
