Near Fort Oglethorpe in Catoosa County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Brannan's Division
Thomas' Corps
— Brigadier General John M. Brannan —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 26, 2017
1. Brannan's Division Marker
Brigadier General John M. Brannan.
September 19, 1863. 7:30 a.m.
1st Brigade ... Colonel John M. Connell.
2nd Brigade ... Colonel John T. Croxton.
3rd Brigade ... Colonel Ferdinand Van Derveer.
This division left Gower's ford on the upper Chickamauga at 5 p.m. of September 18th, and reached the LaFayette road in the vicinity of Kelly's soon after daylight. Brannan was ordered soon after sunrise to advance on the roads leading toward Reed's bridge and attempt the capture of a small brigade which was reported as having crossed to the west side of the Chickamauga the night before. Croxton's Brigade was turned from the LaFayette road toward Reed's Bridge at the Kelly field, and Van Derveer's Brigade, composing the left of Brannan's line, was turned eastward at this point; Connell's Brigade followed Van Derveer. Croxton came upon a strong force of the enemy about a mile east of the LaFayette road, which proved to be a part of Pegram's Division of Forrest's Cavalry fighting dismounted. Van Derveer's Brigade, which had advanced a mile on the Ringgold road was immediately turned toward Croxton's left. Connell's Brigade reenforced both portions of the line, and the engagement, which was at close quarters, at once became furious on both sides,
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Erected 1890 by the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number MT-497.)
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° 56.408′ N, 85° 15.527′ W. Marker is near Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, in Catoosa County. Marker is on LaFayette Road south of Reeds Bridge Road, on the left when traveling south. The tablet is located on the east side of the roadway, a few feet off of the roadway, across the street from the park's Visitor Center, in a row with three additional tablets. 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. Liddell's Division (here, next to this marker); Route of Van Derveer's Brigade (a few steps from this marker); Walthall's Brigade (a few steps from this marker); Turchin's Brigade. (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battle of Chickamauga (within shouting distance of this marker); 12 - Pounder Mountain Howitzer (within shouting distance of this marker); Adam's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Battlefield Monuments (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Oglethorpe.
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Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 26, 2017
2. Brannan's Division Marker
View of the tablet looking north along the LaFayette Road.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 26, 2017
3. Brannan's Division Marker
View of the tablet looking south along the LaFayette Road.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 26, 2017
4. Brannan's Division Marker
View of the tablet on the east side of the LaFayette Road, situated a few feet off of the roadway.
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5. General John M. Brannan
From Frank Leslie's Scenes and Portraits of the Civil War... by Frank Leslie, 1894, Page 246.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2017, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 199 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 14, 2017, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 5. submitted on March 23, 2024, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
