Orchard Knob in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
8th Kansas Infantry
Willich's Brigade
— Wood's Division —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
1. The 8th. Kansas Vol. Infty., Marker
Col. John A. Martin Commanding,
1st. Brig. Gen. August Willich,
3rd. Div. Gen. T.J. Wood,
4th. A.C. Gen. Gordon Granger.
November 23rd, 1863.
Moved on this point at 2:00 o'clock p.m. from the railroad track in front of Fort Wood as skirmishers for the brigade, and, supported by the brigade, captured this knob and line of works without much resistance and before the main line arrived. The regiment remained in this position until 3 o'clock in the afternoon of the 25th, when it moved with the brigade to assault the enemy's works at the foot of Missionary Ridge.
Erected 1896 by The State of Kansas. (Marker Number MT-194.)
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, and the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park: November 23, 1863 series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is November 25, 1863.
Location. 35° 2.4′ N, 85° 16.356′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Orchard Knob. Marker is at the intersection of Orchard Knob Avenue and East 4th Street
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Miracle at Missionary Ridge (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Willich's Brigade (about 300 feet away); The Monuments in the Western Section of Orchard Knob (about 400 feet away); Bridges' Battery, Illinois Light Artillery (about 400 feet away); New York Monument (about 400 feet away); 82nd Ohio Infantry (about 400 feet away); 46th Pennsylvania Infantry (about 400 feet away); 73rd Ohio Infantry (about 400 feet away). 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 monument is, “5' x 2' x 6' high, this is a round-topped, rock-faced granite slab with a smooth-finished face to which is affixed
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
2. The 8th. Kansas Vol. Infty., Marker
View of the historical marker, looking south down Orchard Knob Avenue, at the northeast corner of the Orchard Knob Reservation, next to a walkway entrance to the park.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
3. The 8th. Kansas Vol. Infty., Marker
View of the historical monument located next to the pathway that goes to the historical markers and monuments at the crest of Orchard Knob, seen in the background of the picture.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2011
4. The 8th. Kansas Vol. Infty., Marker
View of the Orchard Knob park sign that is located just west of the 8th Kansas monument.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 465 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 16, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
