Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Stoughton's Brigade
Johnson' Division - Palmers' Corps.
— Col. William L. Stoughton —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 17, 2012
1. Stoughton's Brigade Marker
Johnson' Division - Palmers' Corps.
Col. William L. Stoughton
Nov. 25, 1863.
19th Illinois - Lieut. Col. Alexander W. Raffen.
11th Michigan - Maj. B.G. Bennet.
11th Michigan - Capt. Patrick H. Keegan.
69th Ohio - Col. Marshall F. Moore.
69th Ohio - Maj. James J. Manna.
15th U.S., 1st Batt'n - Capt. Henry Keteltas.
15th U.S., 2nd Batt'n - Capt. William S. McManus.
16th U.S., 1st Batt'n - Capt. Robert E.A. Crofton.
18th U.S., 1st Batt'n - Capt. George W. Smith.
18th U.S., 2nd Batt'n - Capt. Henry Haymond.
19th U.S., 1st Batt'n - Capt. Henry S. Welton.
At about 1 P.M. November 25th the brigade formed on the left of Johnson's Division, facing Missionary Ridge. It advanced about 3:15 P.M. formed in two lines; the right wing commanded by Maj. J.R. Edie, 15th U.S., and the left by Col. M.F. Moore, 69th Ohio. After halting a short time at the earthworks at the foot of the ridge, it advanced and carried the crest in front, capturing on the ridge and in pursuit, 5 pieces of artillery, 1 stand of colors and 639 prisoners.
Erected 1890 by the Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Battlefield Commission. (Marker Number MT-130.)
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Location. 35° 0.951′ N, 85° 16.007′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Missionary Ridge. Marker is on South Crest Road north of East View Drive, on the right when traveling south. This historical marker is located on the western side of the roadway, on the western crest of Missionary Ridge, a short distance south of the Bragg Reservation. 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. 11th Michigan Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 16th and 19th United States Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 18th United States Infantry (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stewart's Division (about 500 feet away); 69th Ohio Infantry (about 600 feet away); 15th United States Infantry
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 17, 2012
2. Stoughton's Brigade Marker
View of the historical marker located on the western side of the roadway, on the western crest of Missionary Ridge.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Use this link to see the Regimental markers, tablets, and/or monuments for this Brigade.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 17, 2012
3. Stoughton's Brigade Marker
View of the historic marker looking north along South Crest Road.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 17, 2012
4. Stoughton's Brigade Marker
View of the historic marker looking south along South Crest Road.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2017
5. Stoughton's Brigade Marker
View of page 130 from the National Park Service’s 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 July 24, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 598 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 24, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 5. submitted on July 12, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
