Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
42nd Indiana Infantry
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, September 24, 2013
1. 42nd Indiana Marker
Lieut. Col. W.T.B. McIntire.
Nov. 25, 1863.
Erected 1909 by the State of Indiana. (Marker Number MT-189.)
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 November 25, 1863.
Location. 35° 0.747′ N, 85° 16.127′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Missionary Ridge. Marker is on South Crest Road north of Old Ringgold Road, on the right when traveling south. This historic marker is located along the western side of the roadway, on the western crest of Missionary Ridge. According to the location information provided by the National Park Service, “Bronze tablet marker located at 285 South Crest Road/1934 Map 156". 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. Strahl's Brigade. (within shouting distance of this marker); 94th Ohio Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Carlin's Brigade
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More about this marker. According to the description information provided by the National Park Service, the monument is, “3' x 2' bronze inscription tablet with decorative egg & dart border mounted on low iron pedestal. Describes the unit's activities on November 25, 1863.”
In addition, the National Park Service reports that, "The bronze tablet was re-cast in 2012 and re-installed in 2013."
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, September 24, 2013
2. 42nd Indiana Marker
View of the historical marker situated along the western side of the roadway, on the western crest of Missionary Ridge.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, September 24, 2013
3. 42nd Indiana Marker
View of the historical marker, looking south along South Crest Road.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, September 24, 2013
4. 42nd Indiana Marker
View of the historical marker, looking north along South Crest Road.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 521 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 26, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
