Fort Oglethorpe in Catoosa County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
10th Confederate Georgia Cavalry
Scott's Brigade
| | Pegram's Division | |
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 18, 2012
1. 10th Confederate Georgia Cavalry Marker
Georgia.
Co's, "F", "G", "H", "I", "K",
10th Confederate.
Col. C.T. Goode.
Scott's Brigade.
Pegram's Division.
11 A.M. Sept. 20, 1863.
Erected 1898 by the State of Georgia. (Marker Number MT-1289.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1828.
Location. 34° 57.221′ N, 85° 15.62′ W. Marker is in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, in Catoosa County. It is on Old Lafayette Road north of Gilbert Drive, on the right when traveling south. This historic marker is located in front of a residence on Old Lafayette Road, and this road runs just west, and parallel to, the new Lafayette Road for two blocks, just south of Battlefield Parkway (State Route 2). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1927 Old Lafayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe GA 30742, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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: Pegram's Division (a few steps from this marker); 6th Georgia Cavalry (within shouting distance of this marker); Reserve Corps (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Firing on Chickamauga Battlefield (about 300 feet away); Forrest's (Cavalry) Corps.
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More about this marker. According to the description information provided by the National Park Service, the monument is, “A rock-faced, peaked-top granite slab, 4'6" wide x 6' high x 1'8" thick, that carries an inscription, with a horseshoe carved in relief above it. Marks unit's position on September 20, 1863, at 5:00 p.m.” and "Marker located in the town of Chickamauga, GA."
Note, even though the NPS describes this marker as being located in Chickamauga, GA, it is actually located in Fort Oglethorpe, GA, and even though the NPS states that the marker is located on the unit's position on "September 20, 1863, at 5:00 p.m.," the text on the marker states that this was the unit's position at "11 A.M. Sept. 20, 1863."
James H. Ogden, the Historian for the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, has indicated that this unit marker is indeed positioned at the correct location.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 18, 2012
2. 10th Confederate Georgia Cavalry Marker
View of the historical marker situated behind the mailbox and next to the residential driveway at 1927 Old Lafayette Road.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 18, 2012
3. 10th Confederate Georgia Cavalry Marker
View of the historical marker looking south along the Old Lafayette Road.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 969 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 6, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
