Near Fort Oglethorpe in Walker County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
18th Battery, Ohio Light Artillery
1st Brigade - 1st Division
— Reserve Corps. —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 18, 2012
1. 18th Battery, Ohio Light Artillery Marker
Front view of the historical monument.
Ohio Light Artillery,
1st. Brigade, 1st Division.
Reserve Corps.
commanding, moved with the brigade
Sept. 18th. 1863, engaging the enemy
on the road leading from Rossville
to Ringgold. Was in position near
McAfee's Church till 10:00 A.M.
Sept. 20th, when it followed the
brigade to the battle field.
Late in the afternoon, one section
went into action at this point
and assisted in repelling the
last assault of the
enemy on this part of the line.
Loss, 2 officers, and 10 men
wounded.
Erected 1894 by the State of Ohio. (Marker Number MT-938.)
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 34° 55.8′ N, 85° 15.997′ W. Marker is near Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, in Walker County. Memorial can be reached from Vittetoe Road west of Vittetoe-Chickamauga Road when traveling west. This historical marker is located in the northwest section of the Chickamauga National Military Park, along a ridge called Snodgrass Hill.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 18th Battery, Ohio Light Artillery. (here, next to this marker); 124th Ohio Infantry (a few steps from this marker); 44th Indiana Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Dick's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); 86th Indiana Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 9th Indiana Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 125th Ohio Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Hazen's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Oglethorpe.
More about this marker. According to the description information provided by the National Park Service, the monument is, “5'6" x 4'3" x 8'6", the monument has a tapered rock-faced pedestal, a smooth-faced shaft with raised lettering, and a rock-faced capstone. Bronze state seal in pedestal; bronze cannon tubes on sides. Marks unit's position
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 18, 2012
2. 18th Battery, Ohio Light Artillery Marker
Close-up view of the text on the front of the monument.
I used the "Chickamauga Battlefield" map, that I purchased at the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Visitor Center, to determine both the monument number for this marker and the marker's location in relation to the rest of the park's monuments, markers, and tablets. According to the map it provides the, "numerical listing of all monuments, markers, and tablets on the Chickamauga Battlefield (using the Chick-Chatt NMP Monument Numbering System).”
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 18, 2012
3. 18th Battery, Ohio Light Artillery Marker
Close up view of the seal of the State of Ohio that is displayed on the front of the historical monument.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 18, 2012
4. 18th Battery, Ohio Light Artillery Marker
View of the backside of the historical marker.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 18, 2012
5. 18th Battery, Ohio Light Artillery Marker
Close-up view of the text on the backside of the historical marker.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 18, 2012
6. 18th Battery, Ohio Light Artillery Marker
Distant view of the historical monument looking east.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 18, 2012
7. 18th Battery, Ohio Light Artillery Marker
View of the historical monument looking southwest towards the Snodgrass House.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 18, 2012
8. 18th Battery, Ohio Light Artillery Marker
Distant view of the historical marker looking north.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 465 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on December 11, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
