Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
66th Ohio Infantry
Candy's Brig., Geary's Div.,
— 12th Corps. —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 17, 2012
1. 66th Ohio Infantry Marker
Candy's Brig.,Geary's Div., 12th Corps.
Lieut. Col. Eugene Powell.
Capt. Thomas McConnell.
Nov. 25, 1863.
The regiment participated Nov. 24th in the movement against Lookout Mountain, but was not engaged.
It was in the movement against Missionary Ridge Nov. 25th bivouacking at the base.
It joined the pursuit to Ringgold, and was sharply engaged with its brigade in the assault on Taylor's Ridge. Casualties: Killed, 1 Officer, 4 Men; Wounded, 10 Men; Total, 15.
Erected 1908 by the State of Ohio. (Marker Number MT-298.)
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° 0.154′ N, 85° 16.3′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 7th Ohio Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Stovall's Brigade (a few steps from this marker); 76th Ohio Infantry (a few steps from this marker); 29th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment (within shouting distance of this marker); Geary's Division (within shouting distance of this marker); 111th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment (within shouting distance of this marker); Ireland's New York Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Cobham's Brigade (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chattanooga.
More about this marker. According to the description information provided by the National Park Service, the marker is, “Bronze inscription tablet with decorative border mounted on low marble pedestal. Describes the unit's activities on November 25, 1863.”
Also see . . .
1. 66th Ohio Infantry. This is a link to information provided by Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Submitted on July 22, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
2. 66th Ohio Infantry. This is a link to information compiled by Larry Stevens. (Submitted on July 22, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 17, 2012
2. 66th Ohio Infantry Marker
A more distant view of the historic marker, situated behind the protective roadside cables that run along portions of the western crest of Missionary Ridge.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 17, 2012
3. 66th Ohio Infantry Marker
View of the historic marker looking south along South Crest Road.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 17, 2012
4. 66th Ohio Infantry Marker
View of the historic marker looking north 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 510 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 22, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
