Tree Park in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Raum's Brigade
John E. Smith's Division.
— Seventeenth Corps —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 17, 2012
1. Raum's Brigade Marker
John E. Smith's Division - Seventeenth Corps. Col. Green B. Raum.
Col. Francis C. Deimling.
Col. Clark R. Wever.
Nov. 25, 1863
56th Illinois - Maj. Pinckney J. Welsh.
17th Iowa - Col. Clark R. Wever.
17th Iowa - Maj. John F. Walden.
10th Missouri - Col. Francis C. Deimling.
10th Missouri - Lieut. Col. Christian Happel.
24th Missouri Co. E. - Capt. W.W. McCammon.
80th Ohio - Lieut. Col. Pren Metham.
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At noon this Brigade was sent to reinforce Gen. Ewing's Division. Soon after 1 P.M. it was formed in two lines, the front line, the 17th Iowa on the right and the 80th Ohio on the left, reached about half way up the slope of the hill to support Matthies Brigade, which had reached the crest just south of this, the rear line - the 56th Illinois on the right and 10th Missouri on the left - remaining at the base of the hill about 250 yards northwest of this tablet. After a severe engagement Matthies' Brigade and Raum's advance line were driven from their position by a charge of the enemy on their front and right flank. Raum's reserve regiments held their position and assisted in checking the enemy's advance in their direction.
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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, 1816.
Location. 35° 4.185′ N, 85° 14.414′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Tree Park. Marker can be reached from North Crest Road north of Lightfoot Mill Road. This historic marker is located on the western boundary of the Sherman Reservation, at the extreme northern end of North Crest Road, which is the part of that roadway that has been closed to vehicle traffic by the National Park Service. 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. 56th Illinois Infantry Monument (here, next to this marker); Battery D, 1st Missouri (within shouting distance of this marker); 80th Ohio Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 93rd Illinois Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 46th Ohio Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 26th U.S. Missouri Infantry
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 17, 2012
2. Raum's Brigade Marker
View of the historic marker situated on the western crest, of the ascending slope, of "Tunnel Hill."
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.
Regarding Raum's Brigade. While this tablet identifies both the location and role played during the military action of this particular Brigade, as well as listing the regimental units that make up this Brigade, not all of its listed regiments have individual markers and/or tablets for the park visitor to view. So of the regiments listed for Raum's Brigade, all of them except for the 24th Missouri have either a marker or a tablet for visitors to view. In explaining why a number of the Army of Tennessee regimental
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 17, 2012
3. Raum's Brigade Marker
View from the end of the roadway, looking south along the extension of North Crest Road, with a view of the historic marker on the ascending western crest of "Tunnel Hill."
"There is no indication that there ever were stone markers or bronze tablets, as applicable for any of those units. Most of the (units) were positioned where the National Military Park did not acquire any ground.”
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Use this link to see the Regimental markers, tablets, and/or monuments for this Brigade (except for the 24th Missouri).
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2017
4. Raum's Brigade Marker
View of page 126 from the National Park Service’s record book on the Chattanooga - Chickamauga ”MT-numbered” listings of classified structures, which is kept in the Chickamauga Battlefield Park's Visitor Center.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 574 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 10, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 4. submitted on July 12, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
