Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
24th Wisconsin Infantry
1st Brigade - 2nd Division
— 4th Corps. —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
1. 24th Wisconsin Marker
24th Infantry
1st Brigade
2nd Division
4th Corps.
Nov. 25th, 1863,
5 P.M.
Erected 1895 by State of Wisconsin. (Marker Number MT-338A.)
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 October 25, 1863.
Location. 35° 1.124′ N, 85° 15.847′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Missionary Ridge. Marker is on South Crest Road south of South Crest Place, on the left when traveling south. In order to view this historical marker one must find a way to get to the crest of Missionary Ridge. The options to use in ascending Missionary Ridge are limited and difficult to locate if you are not familiar with the area. From downtown Chattanooga, I drove east to Missionary Ridge on Main Street, and using Main Street took me to the top of Missionary Ridge. Once at the top of Missionary Ridge I needed to make two right turns to get on South Crest Street and then go only a slight distance south to reach the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Medal of Honor Heritage Trail (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Medal of Honor Heritage Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Dawson's Georgia Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Medal of Honor Heritage Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); 88th Illinois Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Missionary Ridge School (within shouting distance of this marker); 44th Illinois Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Sherman's Brigade (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 1' x 4', this rock-faced, single-piece granite marker has "Wisconsin" in raised letters on its top and an inscription
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
2. 24th Wisconsin Marker
View of the historical marker looking south along South Crest Road.
Regarding 24th Wisconsin Infantry. According to the regimental history provided by the Second Wisconsin web site; "During the following siege of Chattanooga, the 24th, under the command of Major Carl von Baumbach, and the brigade under the command of Colonel Sherman of the 88th Illinois, took part in the famous charge up Missionary Ridge. Advancing at the double quick, the 24th, along with the rest of the brigade, succeeded in taking the first set of rifle pits from the enemy. They then continued the ascent up Missionary Ridge, taking advantage of the rough ground, and finally pushed the enemy from their works, routing and scattering them in all directions. Adjutant Arthur Macarthur later received the Medal of Honor for carrying the colors of the 24th and planting them on top of the enemy's works at a crucial time in the battle. He receives special mention in Baumbach's report. The 24th lost 4 men killed and 33 men wounded, for a total of 37."
Also see . . .
1. 24th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. This is a link to information provided by Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Submitted on June 10, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
2. Arthur MacArthur's Flag. This is a link to information provided by
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
3. 24th Wisconsin Marker
View of the historical marker looking north, along South Crest Road, with the entrance to the Bragg Reservation seen a short distance up the road.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,054 times since then and 33 times this year. Last updated on April 15, 2016, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 10, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
