Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

73rd Illinois Infantry

1st Brigade - 2rd Division

— 4th Corps. —

73rd Illinois Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011

1. 73rd Illinois Marker

Inscription. Illinois
73d Infantry,
1st Brigade,
2d Division,
4th Corps.
Nov. 25, 1863, 5 P.M.

Erected 1898 by State of Illinois. (Marker Number MT-168.)

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 October 1756.

Location. 35° 1.149′ N, 85° 15.814′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Missionary Ridge. Marker is on South Crest Road north of South Crest Place, on the left when traveling south. According to the location provided by the National Park Service, “Marker located at Bragg Reservation/1934 Map 136-31 on Missionary Ridge.". Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chattanooga TN 37404, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Missouri U.S.A. Troops Monument (a few steps from this marker); 44th Illinois Infantry (a few steps from this marker); 36th Illinois Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Sheridan's Division (within shouting distance

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of this marker); 42nd Illinois Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 27th Illinois Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Harker's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Missionary Ridge School (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 provided by the National Park Service, the monument is, “2'6" x 1'2" x 2'6" high rectangular slab of dark Quincy granite. Rock-faced sides; polished & inscribed front. 'Illinois' is in large raised letters on beveled top. Marks unit's position at 5:00 p.m. on November 25, 1863.”

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011

2. 73rd Illinois Marker

View of the historical monument, situated on the crest of Missionary Ridge, looking northwest along South Crest Road.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011

3. 73rd Illinois Marker

View of the historical monument looking north along the crest of Missionary Ridge.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 542 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 12, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.