Fort Oglethorpe in Catoosa County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
2nd Kentucky Infantry Regiment (CSA) Marker
Inf. C. S. A.
Erected 1899 by State of Kentucky. (Marker Number MT-1324.)
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is September 20, 1863.
Location. 34° 55.943′ N, 85° 15.233′ W. Marker is in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, in Catoosa County. Memorial is on Alexander Bridge Road near Battleline Road. This marker is located along a wooded path that parallels Alexander Bridge Road. From the Shell Monument (MT-487), to Col. Peyton H. Colquitt, follow the path in a south westerly direction. You will pass a plaque (red) to Helm’s Brigade and to the 9th Kentucky. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Oglethorpe GA 30742, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 9th Kentucky Infantry Regiment (CSA) Marker (within shouting distance of this marker); 4th Indiana Battery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named 4th Indiana Battery (about 300 feet away); 38th Indiana Infantry (about 300 feet away); 1st Wisconsin Infantry (about 300 feet away); 94th Ohio Infantry (about 400 feet away); Helm's Brigade (about 400 feet away); Scribner's Brigade (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Oglethorpe.
sectionhead>More about this marker. This standard Kentucky regimental marker was erected in 1899. It is a 1'8" x 1'2" x 3'2" high, marker is a single block of granite, rock-faced at bottom and finished above, with a slanting top inscribed with "Kentucky" within a scroll and the unit's name.
Also see . . .
1. 2nd Kentucky Volunteer Infantry Regiment. (Submitted on January 3, 2017, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
2. Battle of Chickamauga. (Submitted on January 3, 2017, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2017. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2017, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 225 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 3, 2017, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.