Near Fort Oglethorpe in Catoosa County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Walker's Division
Walker's Corps
— Major General W. H. T. Walker —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 26, 2017
1. Walker's Division Marker
Major General W. H. T. Walker.
September 19, 1863, 10 a.m.
Ector's Brigade, - Brigadier General Matthew D. Ector.
Wilson's Brigade, - Colonel Claudius C. Wilson.
General Gist and his brigade did not arrive from Rome until the morning of the 20th. The two brigades went into action on this line about 10 a.m. September 19th. Wilson was brought up shortly after 9 a.m. from the vicinity of Alexander's house by General Forrest and at once became engaged with Brannan's Division of Thomas' Corps. Ector's Brigade was next brought up by Forrest and sent in on the right of Wilson's Brigade. Both brigades and Pegram's Cavalry Division to the right of them suffered severely and were steadily forced back toward Jay's Mill by Baird's and Brannan's Divisions until 11 o'clock. At that hour Baird was struck in flank by Liddell's Division and thrown into confusion. Shortly after noon Liddell's troops were in turn taken in flank by Croxton's Brigade of Brannan's Division and the advance of Johnson's Division, and about 3 p.m. forced Liddell's Division together with Forrest's and Walker's forces toward Jay's Mill, where they remained during the afternoon. The losses were severe on both sides.
Erected 1890 by the Chickamauga
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is September 19, 1863.
Location. 34° 55.388′ N, 85° 13.96′ W. Marker is near Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, in Catoosa County. Marker is on Jays Mill Road north of Alexander Bridge Road, on the left when traveling north. The tablet is located on the west side of the roadway, to the right of a neighboring Confederate tablet, a few feet off of the roadway. 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. Cleburne's Division (a few steps from this marker); Wood's Brigade (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fowler’s Alabama Battery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Walthall's Brigade (approx. 0.2 miles away); Field Headquarters - Army of Tennessee (approx. ¼ mile away); Bragg's Headquarters Shell Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Wilson's Brigade (approx. ¼ mile away); 1st Battalion Georgia Sharpshooters (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Oglethorpe.
More about this marker. In locating this tablet I used the "Chickamauga Battlefield" map, that I purchased at the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Visitor Center, to determine
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 26, 2017
2. Walker's Division Marker
View of the tablet looking north along the Jays Mill Road.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 26, 2017
3. Walker's Division Marker
View of the tablet (first one one the right) looking south along the Jays Mill Road.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 26, 2017
4. Walker's Division Marker
View of the tablet (on the right) next to the Cleburne's Division tablet.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 26, 2017
5. Walker's Division Marker
View of the tablet a few feet off the roadway, near the tree-line of the nearby woods.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2017, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 294 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 14, 2017, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
