Near Lookout Mountain in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Clayton's Brigade

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, September 24, 2013

1. Clayton's Brigade Marker

Inscription. Clayton's Brigade
Stewart's Division - Breckinridge's Corps.
Col. J. T. Holtzclaw.
Nov. 25, 1863, 8 P.M.
18th Alabama - Maj. Shop Ruffin.
32nd Alabama - Capt. John W. Bell.
36th Alabama - Col. Lewis T. Woodruff.
38th Alabama - Col. Charles T. Ketchun.
58th Alabama - Lieut. Col. John W. Inzer.
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This brigade reached this position at 8 P.M., and relieved the troops of Walthall's Brigade, and the 20th and 31st Alabama of Pettus'. Moore's and Clayton's Brigades with the 45th Alabama of Pettus' Brigade remained on this line until 2 A.M. of the 25th, when they withdrew covering the retreat of the Confederates from the mountain.

Erected 1890 by the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number MT-368.)

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, Lookout Mountain, and the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park: November 24, 1863 series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is October 25, 1863.

Location. 35° 0.642′ N, 85° 20.399′ W. Marker is near

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Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. Marker is on Shingle Road north of Lookout Mountain Scenic Highway (Route 148), on the left when traveling north. This historical marker is located in a cluster of Confederate historical tablets, situated in a heavily forested area, about midway between the Lookout Mountain Scenic Highway and the Cravens House. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lookout Mountain TN 37350, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pettus' Brigade (a few steps from this marker); Walthall's Brigade (a few steps from this marker); Stevenson's Division (a few steps from this marker); Final Line (a few steps from this marker); Moore's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Incline Number One (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Final Union Line (about 600 feet away); 2nd Ohio Infantry (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lookout Mountain.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, September 24, 2013

2. Clayton's Brigade Marker

View of the historical marker, with several more Confederate markers in the background, looking north along Shingle Road.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, September 24, 2013

3. Clayton's Brigade Marker

A more distant view of the historical marker, looking north along Shingle Road, towards the site (not seen) of the Cravens' House.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2017. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 589 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 28, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.