Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Baxter's Tennessee Battery
W.W. Carnes' Artillery Battalion.
| | Stevenson's Division. | |
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 17, 2012
1. Baxter's Tennessee Battery Marker
4 - 3 inch rifles
W.W. Carnes' Artillery Battalion.
Stevenson's Division.
Capt. Edmund D. Baxter, Commanding.
November 25th, 1863, 2 P.M.
The battery, with its battalion, withdrew from its position west of Chattanooga Creek during the night of the 24th, and under the direction of General Hardee came into action on the crest of the elevation in rear of this position about 10 A.M. of the 25th, engaging a battery of the enemy, located in the edge of a clearing, northwest of this ground, and about 2 P.M. enfiladed the Federal lines assaulting Tunnel Hill; and continued the action till the effort to possess that point was abandoned.
At 7:30 P.M. the battery retired with its battalion and division under orders across the Chickamauga.
No losses reported.
Erected 1890 by the Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Battlefield Commission. (Marker Number MT-419.)
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,
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Location. 35° 3.771′ N, 85° 14.668′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Missionary Ridge. It is on North Crest Road south of Woolson Road, on the right when traveling north. This historical marker is located on residential property, midway up the side of a roadside embankment. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 612 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: Rowan's GA, formerly 3d Maryland Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); Cumming's Brigade (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pettus' Brigade (about 600 feet away); Van Den Corput's Georgia Battery (about 600 feet away); Stevenson's Division (about 700 feet away); Walker's Division (approx. Ό mile away); Calvert's (Arkansas) Battery (approx. Ό mile away); Howell's Georgia Battery (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chattanooga.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Stewart's Division (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 17, 2012
2. Baxter's Tennessee Battery Marker
View of the historic marker on residential property, midway up the side of a roadside embankment.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 17, 2012
3. Baxter's Tennessee Battery Marker
View of the historic marker looking north along North Crest Road.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 17, 2012
4. Baxter's Tennessee Battery Marker
View of the historic marker looking south along North Crest Road.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 913 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 23, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
