Near Fort Oglethorpe in Catoosa County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Battery M, 4th U.S. Artillery
4 Napoleons, 2 24 PDR. Howitzers.
— Grose's Brigade —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, September 24, 2013
1. Battery M, 4th U.S. Artillery Marker
4 Napoleons, 2 24 PDR. Howitzers.
Grose's Brigade, Palmer's Division, Crittenden's Corps.
September 19, 1863.
1st Lieut. Francis L. D. Russell, Commanding.
2d Lieut. John G. Butler.
At 11 o'clock A.M. the Battery moved from its position near Lee and Gordon's Mill, joined Grose's Brigade at Poe's about noon, and immediately advanced into action in rear of the Brigade which was in double line. After marching several hundred yards Col. Grose ordered the Battery into position on the crest of the ridge southeast of this position. Immediately on coming into Battery, the Brigade was attacked and the guns were ordered to be fired down the hill over the heads of the infantry. The enemy finally withdrew and the firing ceased for some time. About 3 o'clock the enemy moved up a second time in heavy force. At this period they could be seen distinctly, and loading with canister the battery fired as rapidly as possible.
The attack was too heavy to be resisted and the infantry falling back, the Battery limbered up and retired to this position forming on right of Cushing's Battery. The enemy continuing to advance, the Batteries on this line from some twenty guns opened with canister and speedily repulsed him. The Battery
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Erected 1890 by the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number MT-1058.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is September 19, 1863.
Location. 34° 55.444′ N, 85° 15.671′ W. Marker is near Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, in Catoosa County. Marker is on Poe Road south of Lafayette Road, on the right when traveling south. This historical marker is located in the national park that preserves the site of the Chickamauga Battlefield, along the west side of the national park's battlefield tour roadway called Poe Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Oglethorpe GA 30742, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battery M, Fourth U.S. Artillery (here, next to this marker); 75th Indiana Infantry (a few steps from this marker); 74th Indiana Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 19th Indiana Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); 105th Ohio Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 10th Indiana Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 101st Indiana Infantry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); E. King's Brigade (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Oglethorpe.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, September 24, 2013
2. Battery M, 4th U.S. Artillery Marker
View of the historical marker, situated behind the Battery M, 4th U.S. Artillery Monument.
