Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Missouri U.S.A. Troops Monument
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2010
1. Missouri U.S.A. Troops Monument
View looking west at the historical marker.
[East Side of Marker]
U.S.A.
Who reached this position in the assault
Nov. 25, 1863.
[West Side of Marker]
Engaged on the north end of Missionary Ridge.
Erected 1896 by State of Missouri. (Marker Number MT-206.)
Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Bragg Reservation series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 25, 1863.
Location. 35° 1.145′ N, 85° 15.806′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Missionary Ridge. Marker is on South Crest Road south of East Main Street, on the left when traveling south. This monument is located on Missionary Ridge, in the Bragg Reservation. Once you have entered the Bragg Reservation you will find this monument on the west side of the parking area, along the old Ridge Road that runs through the Bragg Reservation. According to the location information provided by the National Park Service, “Monument located on Missionary Ridge at the Bragg Reservation/1934
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 73rd Illinois Infantry (a few steps from this marker); 44th Illinois Infantry (a few steps from this marker); 36th Illinois Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Sheridan's Division (within shouting distance of this marker); 42nd Illinois Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Casualties (within shouting distance of this marker); Harker's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); 27th Illinois Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chattanooga.
More about this monument. According to the description information provided by the National Park Service, the monument is, “7' x 2'6" x 7' high granite monument at Bragg Reservation consists of rectangular slab set on two-step base with an projecting capstone. Stones of base are rock-faced, while main slab is polished and inscribed.”
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2010
2. Missouri U.S.A. Troops Monument
Close-up view of the text on the east side of the historical marker.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2010
3. Missouri U.S.A. Troops Monument
Close-up view of the text on the west side of the historical marker.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2010
4. Missouri U.S.A. Troops Monument
View looking north, along what was once the old Ridge Road, but what is today the Bragg Reservation parking area, of the historical marker, with a view of the Illinois Monument in the background.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2010
5. Missouri U.S.A. Troops Monument
View looking south towards the entrance to the Bragg Reservation and towards South Crest Road, with a view of the featured historical marker along the west side of the old Ridge Road.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2010
6. Missouri U.S.A. Troops Monument
View of the entrance to the Bragg Reservation, with a view of the featured historical marker just beyond the Bragg Reservation sign on the opposite side of the roadway.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2010
7. Bragg Reservation Sign
This historical marker is located in the Bragg Reservation on Missionary Ridge.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 603 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on December 12, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
