Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Cumming's Brigade
Stevenson's Division
— Breckinridge's Corps. —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
1. Cumming's Brigade Marker
Stevenson's Division - Breckinridge's Corps.
Brig. Gen. Alfred Cumming.
Nov. 25, 1863
34th Georgia - Col. J. A. W. Johnson (wounded).
38th Georgia - Lieut. Col. A. E. Wallace (wounded).
39th Georgia - Col. J. T. McConnell (killed).
56th Georgia - Lieut. Col. J. T. Slaughter (wounded).
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At 2:30 a.m. of the 25th the brigade was ordered from the line of works west of Chickamauga Creek to the right, reaching Tunnel Hill at 9:30 a.m. taking position with its right over the tunnel, the left connecting with Pettus' brigade. At the opening of the battle the 39th and 56th Georgia regiments descended the ridge and advancing to the Glass house engaged the enemy's skirmishers. Upon returning to the ridge four companies were sent to burn the house.
The regiments of the brigade were then sent in succession to Gen. Cleburne's line at the top of Tunnel Hill and became severely engaged, finally taking part in three charges wherein two colors and many prisoners were captured by the brigade.
Toward sunset it moved rapidly toward the left, but finding the ridge carried at the center, the brigade joined the retreat toward Chickamauga Station.
Casualties: Killed 17; wounded
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Erected 1890 by the Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Battlefield Commission. (Marker Number MT-370.)
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, 1637.
Location. 35° 3.785′ N, 85° 14.583′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Missionary Ridge. Marker is on North Crest Road south of Woolson Road, on the right when traveling north. This historical marker is located towards the northern end of North Crest Road, a short distance south of the Sherman Reservation. It is on the east side of the roadway between Woolson and Crutchfield Street, much closer to Woolson Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 614 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. Rowan's GA, formerly 3d Maryland Battery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stevenson's Division (about 300 feet away); Baxter's Tennessee Battery (about 400 feet away); Pettus' Brigade (approx. 0.2 miles away); Calvert's (Arkansas) Battery
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
2. Cumming's Brigade Marker
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
3. Cumming's Brigade Marker
View of historical marker looking north along North Crest Road.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
4. Cumming's Brigade Marker
View looking south of the historical marker and the surrounding residential properties.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 729 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 8, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
