Orchard Knob in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Battery E, Pennsylvania Artillery
Geary's Division
— Hooker's Command —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
1. Battery E, PA, Vol. Marker
- Knap's -
Geary's Div. Hooker's Com.
[Right Side]
to
1865
[Back Side]
Lookout Mountain - Ringgold
[Left Side]
1895
Erected 1897 by the State of Pennsylvania. (Marker Number MT-320.)
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, Orchard Knob Reservation series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 25, 1863.
Location. 35° 2.35′ N, 85° 16.469′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Orchard Knob. Marker is on Hawthorne Street north of Ivy Street, on the right when traveling north. This historical marker is located in the middle of a residential neighborhood, in the city of Chattanooga, a little less than a mile west of Missionary Ridge. It is situated on the western edge of the Orchard Knob Reservation, National Military Park and is positioned directly across the street from a residence located at 253 Hawthorne Street. Touch for map
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 5th & 20th Connecticut Infantry Regiment Monument (a few steps from this marker); 10th Michigan Infantry (a few steps from this marker); 2nd & 33rd Massachusetts Infantry (a few steps from this marker); 27th Pennsylvania Infantry (a few steps from this marker); 1st Michigan Engineers (within shouting distance of this marker); The Monuments in the Western Section of Orchard Knob (within shouting distance of this marker); New Jersey State Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Fourteenth Army Corps (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, “8' x 6' x 9', monument consists of granite sculpture of flag-draped cannon mounted on a rock-face base. Base has castellated piers at four corners. Bronze state coat of arms is below cannon's mouth."
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
2. Battery E, PA, Vol. Marker
Close-up view of the text on the front side of the historical monument.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
3. Battery E, PA, Vol. Marker
View of the right (south) side of the historical monument.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
4. Battery E, PA, Vol. Marker
Close-up view of the plaque depicting the seal of the state of Pennsylvania, which is affixed to the historical monument.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
5. Battery E, PA, Vol. Marker
Close-up view of the text on the back (east) side of the historical monument.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
6. Battery E, PA, Vol. Marker
View of the left (north) side of the historical monument.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
7. Battery E, PA, Vol. Marker
Close-up view of the south east corner of the historical monument, showing that objects from each of the four corners of monument had been removed/vandalized.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
8. Battery E, PA, Vol. Marker
View of historical monument looking south along Hawthorne Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 627 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on June 9, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
