Near Fort Oglethorpe in Walker County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Dick's Brigade
Van Cleve's Division
| | Crittenden's Corps | |
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 18, 2012
1. Dick's Brigade Marker
Van Cleve's Division, - Crittenden's Corps.
Col. George F. Dick.
Sept. 20, 1863, Afternoon.
44th Indiana, - Lieut. Col. Simeon C. Aldrich.
86th Indiana, - Maj. Jacob C. Dick.
13th Ohio, - Capt. Horatio G. Cosgrove.
Soon after noon the 44th Indiana about 40 men under command of Lieut. Col. Aldrich, and a part of the 86th Indiana took position at this point. A part of the 13th Ohio about 100 men with its colors under command of Captain Cosgrove took position on Brannan's line on the crest of the hill to the right southwest of the Snodgrass house. The various positions were maintained until the withdrawal about 7 P.M.
Erected 1890 by the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number MT-583.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is September 20, 1863.
Location. 34° 55.79′ N, 85° 16.008′ W. Marker is near Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, in Walker County. It can be reached from Vittetoe Road near 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
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Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Mountains. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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: 44th Indiana Infantry (here, next to this marker); 86th Indiana Infantry (a few steps from this marker); 9th Indiana Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 18th Battery, Ohio Light Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); 125th Ohio Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 18th Battery, Ohio Light Artillery. (within shouting distance of this marker); 124th 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. 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
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 18, 2012
2. Dick's Brigade Marker
View of historical marker, looking southwest, with a view of the Snodgrass House in front of the distant tree line.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Use this link to see the Regiment markers, tablets, and/or monuments for this Brigade.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 18, 2012
3. Dick's Brigade Marker
View looking east of the historical marker situated on the eastern crest of Snodgrass Hill.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 18, 2012
4. Dick's Brigade Marker
View of the historical marker looking northeast.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 502 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 12, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
