Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Bragg's Headquarters
Army of Tennessee
— November 23-25, 1863 —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2010
1. Headquarters Marker
Headquarters, Army of Tennessee
Gen. Braxton Bragg, Commanding
November 23-26, 1863
Hardee's Army Corps.....Lieut.Gen. W.J. Hardee
Breckinridge's Army Corps.....Maj. Gen. J.C. Breckinridge
Reynold's Brigade.....Col. A.W. Reynolds
Cavalry Corps.....Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler
Reserve Artillery.....Maj. Felix H. Robertson
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At or near this position General Bragg directed the movements of his command during the battle, Nov. 23-25, 1863.
Erected 1909 by Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Battlefield Commission. (Marker Number MT-340.)
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, Bragg Reservation, and the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park: November 25, 1863 series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1885.
Location. 35° 1.161′ N, 85° 15.787′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Missionary Ridge. Marker is on South Crest Road near East Main Street, on the left when traveling south. This marker (tablet) is located
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Confederate Casualties (here, next to this marker); Union Casualties (here, next to this marker); Harker's Brigade (a few steps from this marker); Woods' Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Missionary Ridge (within shouting distance of this marker); 27th Illinois Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 79th Illinois Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Sheridan's Division (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, “3' x 2' x 1'6" high bronze marker on concrete base. Tablet gives organization of the Army of Tennessee and has bundled fasces border."
Regarding Bragg's Headquarters.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2010
2. Headquarters Marker
View of historical marker as seen from the east side of the Bragg Reservation parking area, with a residential complex in the background.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Use these links to see the tablets of the various army groups, listed on this tablet (except Breckinridge's Army Corps and Wheeler's Cavalry Corps), under Bragg's command at Chattanooga.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2010
3. Bragg Reservation Sign
This historical marker is located in the Bragg Reservation on Missionary Ridge.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2010
4. Headquarters Marker
View of the Bragg Reservation with the featured historical marker being located just to the right of the parking area.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,061 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 10, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
