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Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
 

35th Ohio Infantry

VanDerveer's Brigade

— Baird's Division —

 
 
35th Ohio Infantry Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2017
1. 35th Ohio Infantry Marker
Inscription.
35th Ohio Infantry
VanDerveer's Brigade, Baird's Division, 14th Corps.

Lieutenant Colonel Henry V. Boynton
Major Joseph L. Budd
November 25, 1863

During the forenoon of November 25 Baird's Division was sent to the assistance of General Sherman at Tunnel Hill.

It returned to take part in the storming of Missionary Ridge. The 35th moved with its brigade in the assault reaching the summit about this point, capturing 3 guns, a caisson with 6 horses and a battle flag.

Col. Boynton was severely wounded on the slope. The regiment was engaged on the crest to the left until the close of the battle. It took part in the pursuit to Ringgold, Casualties: Killed, 6 Men; Wounded, 3 Officers, 19 Men; Captured, 2 Men, Total, 30.
 
Erected 1908 by State of Ohio. (Marker Number MT-280.)
 
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. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby.
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35° 2.787′ N, 85° 15.246′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Missionary Ridge. Marker is on North Crest Road south of Cabin Road, on the right when traveling south. According to the location information provided by the National Park Service, “This regimental tablet marker was located at 250 North Crest Road/1934 Map 87". Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 250 North Crest Road, Chattanooga TN 37404, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Van Derveer's Brigade (here, next to this marker); Baird's Division (here, next to this marker); Scott's Tennessee Battery (here, next to this marker); Vaughan's Brigade (a few steps from this marker); 105th Ohio Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 9th Ohio Infantry. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hindman's Division (about 600 feet away); McCants' Florida Battery. (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chattanooga.
 
More about this marker. According to the description information provided by the National Park Service, the marker is a, “3' x 2' bronze inscription tablet with decorative egg & dart border that needs to be recast and replaced."

This marker is presently missing, but the NPS staff believe that it will soon be restored.
35th Ohio Infantry Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2017
2. 35th Ohio Infantry Marker
View, looking north along South Crest Road, of the marker situated between two blue tablets.
Once it is, pictures will be taken and posted.
 
35th Ohio Infantry Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2017
3. 35th Ohio Infantry Marker
View of the marker situated alongside the roadway, on the western crest of Missionary Ridge.
35th Ohio Infantry Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2017
4. 35th Ohio Infantry Marker
View of the marker, situated next to the blue iron tablet for Baird's Division.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2016, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 303 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on July 15, 2017, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.   4. submitted on July 17, 2017, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.

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