Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Battle of Chattanooga, 3d Day, Nov. 25.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 1, 2012
1. Battle of Chattanooga, 3d Day, Nov. 25. Marker
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Battle of Chattanooga, 3d Day, Nov. 25.. . During the night of Nov. 24, 1863, Bragg's forces withdrew from the plain and Lookout and joined those on Missionary Ridge, occupying it from Rossville to Tunnel Hill, and a spur thence eastward to the Chickamauga. Sherman early on the 25th assaulted Tunnel Hill, continuing his operations until 3 P.M. but failed to carry it., The brunt of the defense fell upon Cleburne's Division, supported by troops from Stevenson's and Walker's., Hooker's forces descended Lookout and marched for Rossville, being delayed several hours while rebuilding a bridge over Chattanooga Creek., Osterhaus' Division forced its way through Rossville Gap and turned northward along the eastern slope to Bragg's Headquarters., Cruft's Division carried the south end of the Ridge and Geary attacked the western slope reaching the crest soon after the center had occupied it to his left. At 3:15 P.M. the four Divisions of Thomas' Army occupying the Orchard Knob line, Johnson on the right with two brigades, Sheridan, Wood and Baird each with three brigades moved forward in assault, captured the Confederate earthworks at the foot of Missionary Ridge, and immediately stormed and carried the Ridge itself. The divisions from left to right opposing the assaults of Hooker and Thomas were Stewart's, Bate's, Anderson's and Cheatham's., Those which held their lines on the crest were Cheatham's, Walker's, Stevenson's and Cleburne's. Stewart's Division was greatly attenuated to cover the three miles from Bragg's Headquarters to Rossville Gap., It had no support on its left, and was attacked by four Union divisions.
During the night of Nov. 24, 1863, Bragg's forces withdrew from the plain and Lookout and joined those on Missionary Ridge, occupying it from Rossville to Tunnel Hill, and a spur thence eastward to the Chickamauga. Sherman early on the 25th assaulted Tunnel Hill, continuing his operations until 3 P.M. but failed to carry it.
The brunt of the defense fell upon Cleburne's Division, supported by troops from Stevenson's and Walker's.
Hooker's forces descended Lookout and marched for Rossville, being delayed several hours while rebuilding a bridge over Chattanooga Creek.
Osterhaus' Division forced its way through Rossville Gap and turned northward along the eastern slope to Bragg's Headquarters.
Cruft's Division carried the south end of the Ridge and Geary attacked the western slope reaching the crest soon after the center had occupied it to his left. At 3:15 P.M. the four Divisions of Thomas' Army occupying the Orchard Knob line, Johnson on the right with two brigades, Sheridan, Wood and Baird each with three brigades moved forward in assault, captured the Confederate earthworks at the foot of Missionary Ridge, and immediately stormed and carried the Ridge itself. The divisions from left to right opposing the assaults of Hooker and Thomas were Stewart's, Bate's, Anderson's and Cheatham's.
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which held their lines on the crest were Cheatham's, Walker's, Stevenson's and Cleburne's. Stewart's Division was greatly attenuated to cover the three miles from Bragg's Headquarters to Rossville Gap.
It had no support on its left, and was attacked by four Union divisions.
Erected 1890 by the Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Battlefield Commission. (Marker Number MT-3.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is October 24, 1863.
Location. 35° 3.243′ N, 85° 18.988′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. Marker is on Cameron Lane north of Gateway Avenue, on the right when traveling north. This historic marker is located between the northwest side of the downtown business district and the Tennessee River, up on Cameron Hill, overlooking the Tennessee River, in Boynton Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chattanooga TN 37402, United States of America. Touch for directions.
View of the historic marker (right marker in foreground) in Boynton Park, looking northwest.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 1, 2012
4. Battle of Chattanooga, 3d Day, Nov. 25. Marker
View looking northeast of the historic marker in Boynton Park.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 1, 2012
5. Battle of Chattanooga, 3d Day, Nov. 25. Marker
View of the three "Battle of Chattanooga" markers at Boynton Park. The featured historic marker is on the far right.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 1, 2012
6. Battle of Chattanooga, 3d Day, Nov. 25. Marker
View of the historic markers and cannon that are located at Boynton Park.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2017
7. Battle of Chattanooga, 3d Day, Nov. 25. Marker
View of page 3 from the National Park Service’s record book on the Chattanooga - Chickamauga listings of classified structures, which is kept in the Chickamauga Battlefield Park's Visitor Center.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2017. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 637 times since then and 23 times this year. Last updated on March 18, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 2, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 7. submitted on August 29, 2017, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.