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Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
 

Scott's Tennessee Battery

Maj. Alfred R. Courtney's Artillery Battalion.

— Hindman's Division, Hardee's Corps. —

 
 
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Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
1. Scott's Tennessee Battery Marker
Inscription.
Scott's Tennessee Battery
2 6-pdr., 2 12-pdr. Howitzers.
Maj. Alfred R. Courtney's Artillery Battalion.
Hindman's Division, Hardee's Corps.
Nov. 25th, 1863, 4 p.m.
Lieut. John Doscher, Commanding.
2nd Lieut. A. T. Watson
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During the assault of the Army of the Cumberland on the ridge the afternoon of November 25, 1863, one section of the battery occupied the crest of the ridge in rear of this ground, under command of Lieut. Watson, with one section posted at the head of the first ravine north under command of Lieut. Doscher, and kept up a rapid fire on the advancing lines of the enemy till the ridge was carried on a projecting spur south of this position where the observation tower now stands, thus enabling the line on the ridge to gain the flank and rear of the guns while fiercely engaged with the assaulting lines in front. The men stood to their posts till the enemy was among the guns. The battery was reluctantly abandoned, with the loss of 3 guns, many horses and a few men. One gun escaped and crossed the Chickamauga in safety.
 
Erected 1890 by the Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Battlefield Commission. (Marker Number MT-421.)
 
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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, 1779.
 
Location. 35° 2.787′ N, 85° 15.242′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Missionary Ridge. Marker is on North Crest Road north of Brown Wood Drive, on the right when traveling north. This historical marker is located along the eastern side of the roadway that runs along the western crest of Missionary Ridge, embedded in a stone wall embankment, in front of a residence, situated about midway between the DeLong Reservation and the Phelps' monument. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Van Derveer's Brigade (here, next to this marker); 35th Ohio Infantry (here, next to this marker); Vaughan's Brigade (here, next to this marker); Baird's Division (a few steps from this marker); 105th Ohio Infantry (within shouting distance of this
Scott's Tennessee Battery Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
2. Scott's Tennessee Battery Marker
View of the historical marker situated into a recess in the stone wall embankment, built in front of the residence on North Crest Road.
marker); 9th Ohio Infantry. (within shouting distance of this marker); Hindman's Division (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); McCants' Florida Battery. (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chattanooga.
 
Scott's Tennessee Battery Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
3. Scott's Tennessee Battery Marker
View of the historical marker situated into a recess in the stone wall embankment, and of the cannon situated at the crest of the high ground above the historical marker.
Scott's Tennessee Battery Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
4. Scott's Tennessee Battery Marker
View of both the featured historical marker and of the "Vaughan's Brigade" historical marker looking south on North Crest Road.
Scott's Tennessee Battery Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 23, 2011
5. Scott's Tennessee Battery Marker
View of both the featured historical marker and of the "Baird's Division, Palmer's Corps" historical marker situated directly across the street, looking north on North Crest Road.
Scott's Tennessee Battery Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2017
6. Scott's Tennessee Battery Marker
Scott's Tennessee Battery Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2017
7. Scott's Tennessee Battery Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 546 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 11, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.   6, 7. submitted on July 17, 2017, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.

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