Near Lookout Mountain in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
147th Pennsylvania Infantry
1st Brigade
— 2d Division —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, September 25, 2013
1. 147th Pennsylvania Infantry Marker
View of the front side of the historical marker.
To Her
147th Infantry Regiment.
Colonel Ario Pardee, Commanding.
1st Brigade.
2d Division.
12th Corps.
Back side of the Marker:
This Regiment was transferred, from the Army of the Potomac to the Armies operating near Chattanooga, Tennessee, arriving at Wachatchie, October 29th, 1863. It participated with General Geary's White Star Division in the capture of Lookout Mountain, November 24th, 1863. On the 25th, crossed the Chattanooga Valley to the foot of Missionary Ridge, north of Rossville Gap, gaining the crest about three fourths of a mile north of that point, and assisting in the capture of many prisoners during and after the charge of the Army of the Cumberland which drove the enemy from the ridge, then followed the retreating Confederate Army on the 26th and 27th, engaging in its final defeat at Ringgold, Georgia. Col. Charles Candy of the 66th Ohio Infantry commanded the Brigade at the Battle of Lookout Mountain and Col. William R. Creighton of the 7th Ohio Infantry at Missionary Ridge and to Ringgold where he was killed and the command devolved on Col. Thomas N. Ahl of the 28th Pennsylvania Infantry. The Division was commanded by Brigadier General
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Erected 1897 by the State of Pennsylvania. (Marker Number MT-332.)
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Lookout Mountain, and the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park: November 24, 1863 series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is October 29, 1766.
Location. 35° 0.784′ N, 85° 20.552′ W. Marker is near Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. Memorial can be reached from Shingle Road north of Military Road. This historical marker (monument) is located on the grounds of the Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Military Park, just north of the grounds of the Cravens' House, in a small cluster of markers and monuments, along a park hiking trail that runs from the Cravens' House, up the slope of the ridge, to Point Park on the summit of Lookout Mountain. According to the location information provided by the National Park Service, this monument is, “Located on trail above Cravens House on Cravens Reservation/1935 Map 304.". Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lookout Mountain TN 37350, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, September 25, 2013
2. 147th Pennsylvania Infantry Marker
View of the back side of the historical marker.
More about this marker. According to the description information provided by the National Park Service, “7'6" x 4'3" x 10'6", the rock-faced granite monument consists of double step base and peaked-top vertical slab with bronze tablet on one side and inscription on other. At top on both sides is 5-pointed star in relief."
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, September 25, 2013
3. 147th Pennsylvania Infantry Marker
A close up view of the text on the back side of the historical marker.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, September 25, 2013
4. 147th Pennsylvania Infantry Marker
View of the north side of the historical marker.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, September 25, 2013
5. 147th Pennsylvania Infantry Marker
A distant view of the historical marker, looking southwest, up the side of the ridge.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, September 25, 2013
6. 147th Pennsylvania Infantry Marker
A distant view of the historical marker, looking south, up the slope of the ridge, at some of the additional markers and monuments that are part of this site.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, September 25, 2013
7. 147th Pennsylvania Infantry Marker
A distant view of the historical marker (seen on left side of the picture), looking north, down the slope of the ridge, at some of the additional markers and monuments that are part of this site.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, September 25, 2013
8. 147th Pennsylvania Infantry Marker
A distant view of the historical marker (seen on right side of the picture), looking east, along the park hiking trail.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, September 25, 2013
9. 147th Pennsylvania Infantry Marker
A distant view of the historical marker (seen on left side of the picture), looking west, along the park hiking trail.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 921 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on November 12, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
