Fort Oglethorpe in Catoosa County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
9th Kentucky Infantry Regiment (CSA) Marker
Photographed By Byron Hooks, February 23, 2011
1. 9th Kentucky Infantry Regiment (CSA) Marker Marker
Inf. C. S. A.
Erected 1899 by State of Kentucky. (Marker Number MT-1328.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1863.
Location. 34° 55.978′ N, 85° 15.232′ W. Marker is in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, in Catoosa County. Marker 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. After reaching the marker to the 9th, you may continue along this path to the 2nd Kentucky marker. 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. 2nd Kentucky Infantry Regiment (CSA) Marker (within shouting distance of this marker); Helm's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Walker's Division (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Breckinridge's Division (about 300 feet away); Peyton H. Colquit Memorial Shell Monument (about 300 feet away); 24th South Carolina Infantry
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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. 9th 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.)
Photographed By Byron Hooks, February 23, 2011
2. 9th Kentucky Infantry Regiment (CSA) Marker Marker
Photographed By Byron Hooks, February 23, 2011
3. 9th Kentucky Infantry Regiment (CSA) Marker Marker
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 234 times since then and 7 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.
