Fort Oglethorpe in Catoosa County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Armstrong's Brigade.
Armstrong's Division - Forrest's Corps.
| | Col. James T. Wheeler. | |
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 19, 2012
1. Armstrong's Brigade. Marker
Armstrong's Division - Forrest's Corps.
Col. James T. Wheeler.
Sept. 20, 1863, Noon, 2d Position.
3d Arkansas - Col. A. W. Hobson.
2d Kentucky - Lieut. Col. Thomas Woodward.
1st Tennessee - Lieut. Col. James H. Lewis.
18th Tennessee Battalion - Maj. Charles McDonald.
About 11 o'clock A.M. of Sept. 20th Armstrong's Brigade, dismounted, advanced from the edge of the woods east of this position and took possession of the Union hospitals about Cloud's. Upon the approach of Granger's reserve troops from the direction of McAfee's Church Forrest's troops were forced back to their first position. After this column passed, Armstrong was again advanced to the LaFayette Road. but was subsequently compelled to withdraw by infantry and artillery from Granger's column. During the afternoon the command was not actively engaged.
Erected 1890 by the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number MT-1127.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is September 20, 1862.
Location. 34° 57.115′ N, 85° 15.591′ W. Marker is in Fort Oglethorpe
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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: Armstrong's Division - Forrest's Cavalry Corps. (here, next to this marker); Hospitals, Left Wing, Union Army. (a few steps from this marker); Tennessee C.S.A. Cavalry (a few steps from this marker); 1st Regiment & 18th Battalion Tennessee Cavalry (within shouting distance of this marker); Shaw's Tennessee Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); 1st Georgia Cavalry (within shouting distance of this marker); Forrest's Pursuit (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Forrest's (Cavalry) Corps. (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Oglethorpe.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 19, 2012
2. Armstrong's Brigade. Marker
View of the historic marker looking north along Old Lafayette Road.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 19, 2012
3. Armstrong's Brigade. Marker
View of the historic marker, on the property of the residence, located on the northwest corner of Old Lafayette Road and Coffman Drive.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 19, 2012
4. Armstrong's Brigade. Marker
View of the historic marker looking south along Old Lafayette Road.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 863 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 17, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
