Near Fort Oglethorpe in Catoosa County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
4th Indiana Battery
Starkweather's Brigade
— Baird's Division —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 11, 2015
1. 4th Indiana Battery Marker
2 Napoleons, 2 12 Pounder Howitzers, 2 James Rifles.
Starkweather's Brigade, Baird's Division, Thomas' Corps.
September 20, 1863.
2d Lieutenant Henry J. Willits, Commanding
2d Lieutenant Willis H. Pettit.
The Battery came into position on this line at 3 a.m. with two guns in the center of Brigade, two guns on the left and two guns in reserve, and hastily constructed barricades. While holding this position the line was subjected to repeated assaults by the enemy until afternoon. The battery changed position as circumstances required, firing to the east, northeast, and north, and rendered effective service in repulsing assaults on the left of the line by an enfilade and rear fire. As the guns, limbers and caisson's were disabled by the fire of the enemy, the portions disabled were replaced from the two guns unused, thus keeping four guns in action. The Battery remained in position till ordered to retire late in the afternoon, having only three rounds of canister, and retiring under a bayonet charge of the enemy supported by his batteries. Casualties of the day: 8 men wounded and 4 missing.
The axle-trees of two James rifles were broken and one gun disabled. One 6 pounder smooth bore Confederate gun brought off. Total
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Erected 1890 by the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number MT-730.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is September 20, 1863.
Location. 34° 55.908′ N, 85° 15.273′ W. Marker is near Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, in Catoosa County. Marker is on Battleline Road south of Alexander Bridge Road, on the right when traveling south. This tablet is located in the national park that preserves the site of the Chickamauga Battlefield, The tablet is located near the northern end of the line of mostly Union monuments, markers, and tablets that are situated along the park's Battleline Road. 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. A different marker also named 4th Indiana Battery (here, next to this marker); 1st Wisconsin Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 38th Indiana Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 79th Pennsylvania Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Starkweather's Brigade (about
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 11, 2015
2. 4th Indiana Battery Marker
View of the featured tablet in the foreground, and immediately behind it is a view of the "4th Indiana Battery" monument.
More about this marker. I used the "Chickamauga Battlefield" map, that I purchased at the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Visitor Center, to determine both the marker number for this tablet and the tablet's location in relation to the rest of the park's monuments, markers, and tablets. According to the map it provides the, "numerical listing of all monuments, markers, and tablets on the Chickamauga Battlefield (using the Chick-Chatt NMP Monument Numbering System).”
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 11, 2015
3. 4th Indiana Battery Marker
View, looking south on Battleline Road, of the backside of the tablet situated between two field pieces and the unit monument, all located on the site where this unit was positioned during the battle.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 11, 2015
4. 4th Indiana Battery Marker
View, looking northeast on Battleline Road, of the tablet situated between two field pieces and the unit monument, all located on the site where this unit was positioned during the battle.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 11, 2015
5. 4th Indiana Battery Marker
View, looking southeast along Battleline Road, of the tablet situated between two field pieces and the unit monument, all located on the site where this unit was positioned during the battle.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 381 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 27, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
