Orchard Knob in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
61st Ohio Infantry
Tyndale's Brigade
— Schurz's Division —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 5, 2014
1. 61st Ohio Infantry Marker
Tyndale's Brigade, Schurz's Division, 11th Corps.
Colonel Stephen J. McGroarty.
November 25, 1863.
This Regiment, with its Brigade, took part in the Battle of Wauhatchie October 28th. It participated in the movement of November 23d against Orchard Knob, and the morning of November 25th in driving the enemy's skirmishers from the front of the Division. It then moved with the latter to the extreme left and rear of General Sherman's position, where the Division remained in reserve during the battle. Three companies of the 61st under Captain F. S. Wallace served as skirmishers throughout the day.
The regiment took part in the pursuit to Chickamauga Station and thence to the vicinity of Ringgold.
Casualties: wounded, 1 officer.
Erected 1908 by the State of Ohio. (Marker Number MT-295.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Orchard Knob Reservation, and the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park: November 23, 1863 series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is November 25, 1963.
Location. 35° 2.398′ N, 85°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 73rd Ohio Infantry (here, next to this marker); 82nd Ohio Infantry (here, next to this marker); 55th Ohio Infantry (here, next to this marker); New York Monument (a few steps from this marker); The Miracle at Missionary Ridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Field Headquarters of the Union Armies (within shouting distance of this marker); The State of Maryland (within shouting distance of this marker); Bridges' Battery, Illinois Light Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chattanooga.
More about this marker. According to the description information provided by the National Park Service, the marker is a, “3' x 2' bronze
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 5, 2014
2. 61st Ohio Infantry Marker
View, looking south, towards the crest of Orchard Knob, of the historical marker, the second in a row of Ohio Regimental markers.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 5, 2014
3. 61st Ohio Infantry Marker
View, looking east, of the historical marker, near the crest of Orchard Knob.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 5, 2014
4. 61st Ohio Infantry Marker
View, looking northwest, down the slope of Orchard Knob, of the historical marker, situated near the crest of the hill, third from the end in a row of four Ohio Regimental markers.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2014, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 453 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 16, 2014, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
