Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Stewart's Division
Breckinridge's Corps.
— Maj. Gen. Alexander P. Stewart. —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
1. Stewart's Division. Breckinridge's Corps. Marker
Maj. Gen. Alexander P. Stewart.
Nov. 25, 1863.
Adams' Brigade, Col. Randall L. Gibson.
Clayton's Brigade, Brig. Gen. Henry D. Clayton.
Strahl's Brigade, Brig. Gen. Otho F. Strahl.
Stoval's Brigade, Brig. Gen. Marcellus A. Stovall.
The artillery battalion of this division was commanded by Captain Henry C. Semple, and composed of the Georgia battery (Dawson's), Lieut. R. W. Anderson; Arkansas battery (Humphrey's), Lieut. John W. Rivers; Alabama battery, Capt. McDonald Oliver; and the Mississippi battery, Capt. Thomas J. Stanford.
On November 23rd, Gen. Stewart's division occupied the line of works east of Chattanooga Creek, with Gen. Breckinridge's division on its right. The night of Nov. 24th it was ordered to Missionary Ridge and posted with its left near Rossville Gap. In the afternoon of Nov. 25th its position was attacked on the left and left rear by Hooker's command, and in front by the divisions of R. W. Johnson and Sheridan. Being thus compelled to yield position the division retreated toward Ringgold.
Erected 1890 by Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Battlefield Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil
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Location. 35° 0.866′ N, 85° 16.027′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Missionary Ridge. Marker is at the intersection of South Crest Road and East View Drive, on the left when traveling south on South Crest Road. This historical marker is located on the eastern side of the roadway, some distance south of the Bragg Reservation, just a very short distance to the south of the intersection with East View Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 266 South 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. 18th United States Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 15th United States Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Johnson's Division (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 16th and 19th United States Infantry (about 400 feet away); 104th Illinois Infantry (about 400 feet away); Stoughton's Brigade (about 500 feet
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
2. Stewart's Division. Breckinridge's Corps. Marker
View of the historical marker on residential property on the east side of the roadway.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Use this link to see the Brigade and Battery tablets for this Division.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
3. Stewart's Division. Breckinridge's Corps. Marker
View of the historical marker looking south along South Crest Road.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
4. Stewart's Division. Breckinridge's Corps. Marker
View of the historical marker looking north along South Crest Road, including a view of the intersection with East View Drive.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 641 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 9, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
