Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
121st Ohio Infantry
John Beatty's Brigade - Davis' Division
— 14th Corps —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2010
1. 121st Ohio Infantry. Marker
John Beatty's Brig., Davis' Div., 14th Corps.
Maj. John Yager.
Nov. 25, 1863.
Davis' Division, in which this regiment served, was concentrated at Caldwell's Crossing opposite the mouth of the west Chickamauga, previous to the arrival of Gen. Sherman's forces. It covered the crossing of that command over the Tennessee on the night of Nov. 23, and forenoon of the 24th. It acted as a reserve to Sherman throughout the battle of the 25th, but its infantry was not engaged. On the 26th the regiment skirmished heavily beyond Chickamauga Station, and the next day near Ringgold.
Casualties: Wounded, 3 men.
Erected 1908 by State of Ohio. (Marker Number MT-317.)
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, Ohio Reservation, and the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park: November 25, 1863 series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is November 25, 1863.
Location. 35° 1.672′ N, 85° 15.482′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Missionary Ridge. Marker is on South Crest Road, 0.1 miles
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 113th Ohio Infantry (here, next to this marker); 108th Ohio Infantry (here, next to this marker); 98th Ohio Infantry (a few steps from this marker); 3rd Ohio Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Ohio at Chickamauga (within shouting distance of this marker); Ohio Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Fifth Company Battalion Washington Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); Ohio Artillery (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, “Bronze inscription tablet with decorative border mounted on low marble pedestal. Describes the unit's activities on November 25, 1863."
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2010
2. 121st Ohio Infantry. Marker
View looking west of the historical marker along the row of Ohio Infantry markers that are located on the left (south) side of the Ohio Reservation.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2010
3. 121st Ohio Infantry. Marker
View looking east of the historical marker at it's location on the left (south) side of the Ohio Reservation, about 100 feet west of South Crest Road.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2010
4. Ohio Reservation
View of the Ohio Reservation sign, erected by the National Park Service on Missionary Ridge, with the featured historical marker being located to the left of this sign.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 886 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 29, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
