Near Fort Oglethorpe in Catoosa County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
E. King's Brigade
Reynolds' Division
— Thomas' Corps. —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, September 24, 2013
1. E. King's Brigade Marker
Reynolds' Division - Thomas' Corps.
Colonel Edward A. King
September 20, 1863, Morning
68th Indiana - Captain Edmund Finn
75th Indiana - Colonel Milton S. Robinson.
101st Indiana - Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Doan.
105th Ohio - Major George T. Perkins.
Indiana Light Artillery 19th Battery - Lieutenant Robert S. Lackey.
The Brigade first formed west of the Lafayette Road and facing it being in echelon to the right and rear of Turchin's Brigade, and connecting with the left of Brannan's Division. There was a heavy attack after 10 A.M. from Stewart's troops, which after severe fighting was repulsed. Upon the retreat of Brannan, King's Brigade was moved across the road until its left joined Turchin's right which had been refused, and its line then faced the Poe house, where it remained without serious engagement during the early afternoon.
Erected 1890 by the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number MT-605.)
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° 55.486′ N, 85° 15.645′ W. Marker is near Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, in Catoosa County. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 101st Indiana Infantry (here, next to this marker); 19th Indiana Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); Palmer's Division (within shouting distance of this marker); 68th Indiana Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 75th Indiana Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Battery M, Fourth U.S. Artillery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 14th Corps Headquarter’s (about 300 feet away); Thomas' Headquarters Shell Monument (about 300 feet away). 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
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, September 24, 2013
2. E. King's Brigade Marker
View of the historical marker, with a distant view of the Lafayette Road, as seen through the trees directly behind the historical markers.
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, September 24, 2013
3. E. King's Brigade Marker
View of the historical marker, looking north towards the Lafayette Road.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, September 24, 2013
4. E. King's Brigade Marker
View of the historical marker, looking south towards the Lafayette Road.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 441 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 29, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
