Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
89th Illinois Infantry
1st Brigade - 3d Division
— 4th Corps. —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
1. 89th Illinois Monument
89th Infantry,
1st Brigade,
3d Division,
4th Corps.
Nov. 25, 1863, 5 P.M.
Erected 1899 by the State of Illinois. (Marker Number MT-175.)
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 November 25, 1863.
Location. 35° 2.174′ N, 85° 15.284′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Missionary Ridge. Marker is on North Crest Road north of Shallowford Road, on the left when traveling north. This historical marker is situated on the western crest of Missionary Ridge, opposite the residence at 108 North Crest Road and located between the intersection of Shallowford Road and the Turchin Reservation. According to the location information provided by the National Park Service, “Marker located at 108 North Crest Road/1934 Map 111 on Missionary Ridge". Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 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. 49th Ohio Infantry (a few steps from this marker);
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More about this marker. According to the description information 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 participation in Battle of Missionary Ridge.”
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
2. 89th Illinois Monument
Close-up view of the text on the historical monument.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
3. 89th Illinois Monument
View of the historical monument on the western crest of Missionary Ridge.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
4. 89th Illinois Marker
View of the historical monument looking north along North Crest Road.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
5. 89th Illinois Marker
View of the historical monument looking south on North Crest Road. The stop sign warning sign is for the intersection with Shallowford Road, seen at the distant base of the sloping roadway.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 525 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 3, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
