Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
89th Ohio Infantry
Turchin's Brig., Baird's Div., 14th Corps.
— Capt. John H. Jolly. —
Turchin's Brig., Baird's Div., 14th Corps.
Capt. John H. Jolly.
Nov. 25, 1863.
The morning of Nov. 25 the 89th, with its Brigade and Division, marched to support Gen. Sherman at Tunnel Hill.
Returned, it formed with the Brigade on the left of Woods Division. During the battle the Regiment was consolidated with the 82d Indiana. In the general assault it carried the rifle pits in its front, and reached the crest near this point, assisting in the capture of several guns. On the 25th it marched with the Brigade in pursuit to Ringgold, returning on the 29th to Chattanooga.
Casualties: Killed, 3 Men; Wounded, 1 Officer, 13 Men; Total, 17.
Erected 1908 by the State of Ohio. (Marker Number MT-306.)
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, Missionary Ridge, and the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park: November 25, 1863 series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is October 25, 1863.
Location. 35° 2.64′ N, 85° 15.197′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Missionary Ridge. Marker is on North Crest Road south of Brown Wood Drive, on the left when traveling north. This historical marker (tablet) is on the western crest of Missionary Ridge, just a short distance north of the DeLong Reservation, very near the intersection with Brown Wood Drive. According to the location information provided by the National Park Service, this tablet is located at, “214 North Crest Road/1934 Map 92". Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 218 North Crest Road, 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. 92nd Ohio Infantry (a few steps from this marker); DeLong Reservation (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Turchin's Brigade (about 400 feet away); 9th Kentucky Infantry (about 500 feet away); Confederate Casualties (about 500 feet away); 2nd Minnesota (about 500 feet away); Union Casualties (about 500 feet away); Water's Alabama Battery (about 500 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 marker is a, “3' x 2' bronze inscription tablet with decorative border mounted on low marble pedestal. Describes the unit's activities on November 25, 1863."
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 558 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 2, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.