North Brainerd in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
47th Ohio Infantry
Lightburn's Brig., M.L. Smith's Div.
— 15th Corps —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 31, 2012
1. 47th Ohio Infantry Marker
Lightburn's Brig., M.L. Smith's Div., 15th Corps.
Col. Augustus C. Parry.
Nov. 25, 1863.
About 4 P.M. Nov. 24th the 47th in advancing against this hill from the one to the north encountered the enemy in the ravine between these positions.
At 9 A.M. of the 25th the regiment supported the advance to this crest, holding position as a reserve and protection to the left flank throughout the day, and until the withdrawal of the enemy.
Casualties: Wounded, 3 Men.
Erected 1908 by the State of Ohio. (Marker Number MT-286.)
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, Sherman Reservation, and the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park: November 25, 1863 series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is October 25, 1739.
Location. 35° 4.258′ N, 85° 14.307′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in North Brainerd. Marker can be reached from North Crest Road north of Lightfoot Mill Road. This historic marker is located in the Sherman Reservation, up on the hill called the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 54th Ohio Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Ewing's Division (within shouting distance of this marker); Lowrey's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); 37th Ohio Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Lightburn's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Earthworks (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 30th Ohio Infantry (about 300 feet away); 70th Ohio Infantry (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chattanooga.
More about this marker. Because of its location in the Sherman Reservation it cannot be reached by car and can only be reached by foot. I would suggest parking your car in the provided parking area on Lightfoot Mill Road and then walking north on North Crest Road. You will reach a spot on this road where there is a locked gate barring further vehicle traffic on the road, but not foot traffic. Continue to walk all the way to the end of North Crest Road. Once there you will see a pathway that goes from the end of the road to the center of the gorge that separates "Tunnel Hill" to your south and "Sherman
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 31, 2012
2. 47th Ohio Infantry Marker
View of the historic marker in the woods off to the left (east) of the clearing at the top of the hill where the main body of Union troops were positioned.
According to the description information provided by the National Park Service, the marker is a, “3' x 2' bronze inscription tablet with decorative border mounted on low marble pedestal. Describes the unit's activities on November 24-25, 1863.”
Also see . . .
1. 47th Ohio Infantry. This is a link to information provided by Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Submitted on August 8, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
2. 47th Ohio Infantry Wilstach Regiment. This is a link to information compiled by Larry Stevens. (Submitted on August 8, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 31, 2012
3. 47th Ohio Infantry Marker
View of the historic marker looking west through the woods and up the slope towards the summit of the hill.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 31, 2012
4. 47th Ohio Infantry Marker
View of the historic marker looking east, along the obscure trail, leading down the east side of the "Sherman Heights," towards several additional markers situated in the woods along the pathway.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 510 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 8, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
