Fort Oglethorpe in Catoosa County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Reserve Corps
Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 19, 2012
1. Reserve Corps Marker
Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger.
Sept. 20, 1863, 1 P.M.
1st Division - Brig. Gen. James B. Steedman.
2nd Brigade, 2nd Division - Col. Daniel McCook.
On the morning of the 20th of September the Reserve Corps was in the vicinity of McAfee's church, 2 1/4 miles northeast of this point. Gen. Granger, about noon, judging by the firing that Gen. Thomas was hard pressed, marched in haste with Steedman's Division to his assistance, guided by the sound of the guns, and without orders. While passing this point at 1 o'clock, Forrest's Cavalry attacked his flank without delaying him. He deployed Whitaker's Brigade upon the high ground west of this road and drove the enemy's cavalry away from the Union hospital at Cloud Spring. He then sent back for McCook's Brigade and posting it on the next crest south of Cloud's and West of McDonald's, rapidly pressed on with the rest of his command to he vicinity of the Snodgrass House where he reported to Gen. Thomas.
Erected 1890 by the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number MT-475.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is September 20, 1942.
Location. 34° 57.171′
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Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Mountains. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, 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 original Thirteen Colonies, 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: Forrest's (Cavalry) Corps. (here, next to this marker); Forrest's Pursuit (a few steps from this marker); First Firing on Chickamauga Battlefield (a few steps from this marker); 1st Georgia Cavalry (within shouting distance of this marker); 6th Georgia Cavalry (within shouting distance of this marker); 10th Confederate Georgia Cavalry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Armstrong's Brigade. (about 300 feet away); Hospitals, Left Wing, Union Army. (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Oglethorpe.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 19, 2012
2. Reserve Corps Marker
View of the historic marker by the bridge going over the nearby creek.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 19, 2012
3. Reserve Corps Marker
View of the historic marker looking south along Old Lafayette Road.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 19, 2012
4. Reserve Corps Marker
View of the historic marker looking north along Old Lafayette Road.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 664 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 7, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
