Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
33rd Ohio Infantry
Carlin's Brigade
— Johnson's Division —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 12, 2015
1. 33d Ohio Infantry Marker
Carlin's Brigade, Johnson's Division, 14th Corps.
Captain J. H. M. Montgomery.
November 25, 1863.
The 33d, with its Brigade, ascended Lookout the afternoon of November 24th, joined Hooker's forces and participated in the close of the battle. About 1 p.m. of the 25th it joined its Division in front of Missionary Ridge. It took part in the storming of the Ridge, reaching the summit about this position. It build temporary breastworks on the crest and bivouacked. On the 26th the Regiment continued with its Brigade in the pursuit, reaching Ringgold the afternoon of the 27th, and on the 29th returned to Chattanooga.
Casualties: killed, 7 men; wounded, 1 officer, 29 men; total 37.
Erected 1908 by State of Ohio. (Marker Number MT-279.)
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, Missionary Ridge, and the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park: November 25, 1863 series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is November 25, 1863.
Location. 35° 0.675′ N, 85° 16.16′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Carlin's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); 94th Ohio Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 38th Indiana Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 42nd Indiana Infantry (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); 2nd Ohio Infantry (about 500 feet away); Strahl's Brigade. (about 600 feet away); Johnson's Division, Right of Assault (about 700 feet away); 88th Indiana Infantry (approx. 0.2 miles away). 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, “Bronze inscription tablet with decorative border mounted on low marble pedestal. Describes the unit's activities on November 25, 1863. Upper right hand corner damaged from City of Chattanooga mowing.”
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 12, 2015
2. 33d Ohio Infantry Marker
View of the marker (seen in the immediate left corner) looking north along South Crest Road.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 12, 2015
3. 33d Ohio Infantry Marker
View of the marker looking south along South Crest Road.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 12, 2015
4. 33d Ohio Infantry Marker
View of the marker on the western crest of Missionary Ridge.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 351 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 15, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
