Near Fort Oglethorpe in Walker County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
9th Indiana Infantry
Hazen's Brigade
— Palmer's Division —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 1, 2012
1. 9th Indiana Infantry Marker
Ninth Regiment Infantry.(Suman)
Second Brigade. (Hazen)
Second Division. (Palmer)
Twenty-First Corps. (Crittenden)
Was sent to this position at dusk of
September 20th, from Snodgrass field,
lost some men by capture, with the
three regiments which were captured on
the right; fired into the capturing force,
and held this position until eight P.M.,
when it withdrew.
Erected 1898 by the State of Indiana. (Marker Number MT-774.)
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is September 20, 1863.
Location. 34° 55.673′ N, 85° 16.236′ W. Marker is near Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, in Walker County. Memorial is on 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, near the Snodgrass Hill area of the driving tour, along the part of the battlefield known as Horseshoe Ridge, more specially on Hill #2 of Horseshoe Ridge. To view this historical marker drive to the parking area for Horseshoe Ridge (just beyond the Snodgrass Hill tour stop) and proceed westward on foot, along the southern crest of the ridge
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Close of the Battle (a few steps from this marker); 68th Indiana Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 5th Kentucky Infantry Regiment (CSA) (within shouting distance of this marker); E. Kings Brigade (Detachment) (within shouting distance of this marker); 101st Indiana Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 35th Ohio Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Trigg's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Sirwell'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, “This standard Indiana regimental marker consists of a 4' x 4' x 4'8" high rock-faced oolitic stone block with a peaked top and a 12" x 18" bronze plaque affixed to its front. Marks regiment's position east of Snodgrass House.”
I used the "Chickamauga Battlefield" map, that I purchased at the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Visitor Center, to determine both the marker number for this monument
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 1, 2012
2. 9th Indiana Infantry Marker
Close-up view of the text on the historical monument.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 1, 2012
3. 9th Indiana Infantry Marker
View of the historical monument, looking west, along the trail that runs west along Horseshoe Ridge to neighboring Hill #3.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 1, 2012
4. 9th Indiana Infantry Marker
View of the historical monument looking north.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 1, 2012
5. 9th Indiana Infantry Marker
View of the historical monument situated at the western edge of the clearing on Hill #2 of Horseshoe Ridge.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 1, 2012
6. 9th Indiana Infantry Marker
View of the historical monument a short distance from the "Close of the Battle," historical tablet.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 469 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 10, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
