Near Fort Oglethorpe in Catoosa County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Dick's Brigade
Van Cleve's Division
— Crittenden's Corps —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 11, 2015
1. Dick's Brigade Marker
Van Cleve's Division, - Crittenden's Corps.
Colonel George F. Dick.
Sept. 20, 1863, About noon.
44th Indiana, - Lieutenant Colonel Simeon C. Aldrich.
86th Indiana, - Major Jacob C. Dick.
13th Ohio, - Captain Horatio C. Cosgrove.
59th Ohio, - Lieutenant Colonel Granville A. Frambes.
7th Indiana Battery, - Captain George R. Swallow.
About 9 a.m. the brigade then in position on the ridge west of the Dyer field moved to the front line west of the Poe house. Arriving in rear of Brannan's division it was ordered to the support of General Thomas' left. Taking this position in rear of Stanley's brigade which was soon driven by the Confederates over the line of this brigade lying down on the ground. This threw the line into disorder and being overwhelmed by the Confederates the brigade retired and with the exception of the 44th Indiana and fragments of the 13th Ohio and 86th Indiana which rallied on Snodgrass Ridge proceeded to McFarland's Gap and Rossville. Strength in action September 19th 1122 officers and men. Casualties killed 16 wounded 180 missing 83 total 279.
Percentage of loss 24.87.
Erected 1890 by the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number MT-582.)
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is September 19, 1899.
Location. 34° 55.821′ N, 85° 15.662′ W. Marker is near Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, in Catoosa County. Marker is on Glenn-Kelly Road south of Lafayette Road, on the left when traveling north. This maker is located in the national park that preserves the site of the Chickamauga Battlefield, The marker is located along one of the park's secondary roads, along the edge of the roadside, south of the national park's visitor's center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Oglethorpe GA 30742, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stanley's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); 19th Illinois Infantry (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 18th Ohio Infantry (about 500 feet away); Battery H, 4th U.S. Artillery (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Battery H, 4th U.S. Artillery (about 500 feet away); Battery M, 4th U.S. Artillery (about 600 feet away); Van Derveer's Brigade (about 600 feet away); Battery A, 1st Ohio Light Artillery (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Oglethorpe.
More about this marker. I used the "Chickamauga Battlefield" map, that I purchased at the
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 11, 2015
2. Dick's Brigade Marker
View of the marker looking south along the Glenn-Kelly Road.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 11, 2015
3. Dick's Brigade Marker
View of the marker looking north along the Glenn-Kelly Road.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 11, 2015
4. Dick's Brigade Marker
View of the marker situated on the edge of the woods, alongside of the edge of the roadway.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 11, 2015
5. Dick's Brigade Marker
View of the marker just outside of the woods, with a distant view of one of the Stanley Brigade tablets much deeper into the woods.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 261 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 18, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
