Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Wilson's Brigade
Walker's Division - - Hardee's Corps.
— Col. J. Cooper Nisset —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 17, 2012
1. Wilson's Brigade Marker
Walker's Division - - Hardee's Corps.
Col. J. Cooper Nisbet.
25th Georgia - - Capt. A.H. Smith.
29th Georgia - - Capt. Jno. Turner.
30th Georgia - - Col. Joseph A. Boynton.
66th Georgia - - Lt. Col. A.H. Hamilton.
1st Batt'n. Georgia, S.S. Capt. Ben Hardee.
26th Georgia Batt'n. - - Maj. Jno. W. Nisbet.
Nov. 25, 1863.
This Brigade, with its Division, had occupied the entrenchments from Chattanooga Creek westward to the foot of Lookout Mountain from Nov. 14th to the 23d. On the afternoon of the latter day Walker's Division was ordered to the right and posted on the summit of Missionary Ridge, Wilson's Brigade being on the right, Gist's in the center, and Maney's on the left. These were the first troops to occupy Missionary ridge. The lines of Bragg's army having previously been established at the foot of the Ridge east of Chattanooga, and across the plain to Lookout Mountain south of it. This movement of Walker's Division was caused by the Union advance upon the Orchard Knob line, and was held there as an observing force against any attempt to turn the right. During the engagement of the 25th at Tunnel Hill Wilson's Brigade was not attacked in front. Its artillery was in action, rendering material service, and its
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Erected 1890 by the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number MT-394.)
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, 1935.
Location. 35° 3.553′ N, 85° 14.808′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Missionary Ridge. Marker is on North Crest Road north of North Crest Court Street, on the right when traveling north. This historic marker is situated on an embankment, above a low stone wall, on residential property, overlooking the roadway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 542 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. Walker's Division (within shouting distance of this marker); Gist's Brigade (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ferguson's (South Carolina) Battery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Van Den Corput's Georgia Battery (approx. 0.2
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 17, 2012
2. Wilson's Brigade Marker
View of the historic marker situated on an embankment, above a low stone wall, on residential property.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 17, 2012
3. Wilson's Brigade Marker
View of the historic marker looking north along North Crest Road.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 17, 2012
4. Wilson's Brigade Marker
View of the historic marker looking south along North Crest Road.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 515 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 22, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
