Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Cobham's Brigade
Geary's Division - Slocum's Corps.
— Col. George A. Cogham, Jr. —
Geary's Division - Slocum's Corps.
Col. George A. Cogham, Jr.
Nov. 25, 1863, 5 P.M.
29th Pennsylvania - Col. W. Rickards, Jr.
109th Pennsylvania - Capt. F. L. Gimber.
111th Pennsylvania - Col. Thomas M. Walker.
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This brigade, 109th Pennsylvania being left as camp guard west of Lookout, descended Lookout Mountain at 11 A.M. It reached Rossville about 4 P.M. and thence followed Creighton's brigade along the western base of Missionary Ridge, Knap's Pennsylvania battery shelling the crest during the advance. The line advanced in the plain abreast of Cruft's division on the crest, that command having carried the south point of the ridge overlooking Rossville Gap, and moved thence, northward, along the summit.
Erected 1890 by the Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Battlefield Commission. (Marker Number MT-108.)
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, 1961.
Location. 34° 59.901′ N, 85° 16.384′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Missionary Ridge. Marker is at the intersection of South Crest Road and Westside Drive, on the right when traveling south on South Crest Road. This historic marker is located along the western side of the roadway, on the western crest of Missionary Ridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chattanooga TN 37404, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Geary's Division (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Creighton's Brigade (approx. ¼ mile away); 66th Ohio Infantry (approx. 0.3 miles away); Stovall's Brigade (approx. 0.3 miles away); 7th Ohio Infantry (approx. 0.3 miles away); 76th Ohio Infantry (approx. 0.3 miles away); 29th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Geary's Division (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chattanooga.
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 556 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 24, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 6. submitted on July 11, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.