Confederate Casualties - Battle of Chattanooga. Nov. 23d to Nov. 27th, 1863. The losses here given by Divisions include Orchard Knob, Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge, and operations following as far as Ringgold Gap, GA.
Longstreet's Corps . . . — — Map (db m44575) HM
No. 9......................................U.
Field Headquarters of the Union Armies.
Maj. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant
Nov. 25th, 1863.
General Grant was assigned to the Military Division of the . . . — — Map (db m43425) HM
Fourteenth Army Corps.
Maj. Gen. John M. Palmer.
Nov. 19-25, 1863
Johnson's Division - Brig. Gen. Richard W. Johnson.
Davis' Division - Brig. Gen. Jefferson C. Davis.
Baird's Division - Brig. Gen. Absalom . . . — — Map (db m43455) HM
No. 11...........................................................U.
Fourth Army Corps.
Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger.
Nov. 25th, 1863.
1st Division-Brig. Gen. Charles Cruft.
2d Division-Maj. Gen. . . . — — Map (db m43429) HM
[Text on South Side of Monument]
The Commands inscribed here were
engaged in campaign, but not in
the assault on Missionary Ridge,
November 25th, 1863.
Morgan's Brigade:
10th Infantry,
Col. John Tillson;
16th . . . — — Map (db m81806) WM
[Front/East Side]
New Jersey
[Right/North Side]
33d.
N.J. Infantry
1st. Brigade
2d. Division
11th. Corps
[Back/West Side]
Erected
by
The State Of
New Jersey
1896
[Left/South . . . — — Map (db m43462) HM
[Front/East side of Marker]
To the New York Troops in Howard's Eleventh Corps of Hooker's Command, 11th and 12th Corps, Army of the Potomac, at Chattanooga and Missionary Ridge, Nov. 23, 24, 25, 1863.
Steinwehr's - 2nd . . . — — Map (db m44236) HM
Just before 2pm on November 23, 1863, Southern soldiers were alarmed by what unfolded before them. On the outskirts of Fort Wood and Chattanooga, upward of 20,000 Union soldiers formed in dense lines opposite just 600 Confederates stationed where . . . — — Map (db m76292) HM
On November 25, 1863, Union Generals Ulysses S. Grant, George Thomas, and Gordon Granger stood atop Orchard Knob, peering into the distance. They witnessed thousands of Union soldiers hurriedly crossing the emptiness between the knob and Missionary . . . — — Map (db m191694) HM
The Monuments in the Western
Section of Orchard Knob Commemorate
Organizations Which Were Engaged in the
Chattanooga Campaign but Operated
Beyond the Limits of the National Park
— — Map (db m138489) HM
The Monuments in the Western
Section of Orchard Knob Commemorate
Organizations Which Were Engaged in the
Chattanooga Campaign but Operated
Beyond the Limits of the National Park
— — Map (db m138492) HM
[Front/East Side of Marker]:
The State of Maryland
In honored recognition of the historic valor
of her sons who in Blue and Gray, nobly
sustained the martial glory of their
fathers in the military operations around . . . — — Map (db m44362) HM
Union Casualties - Battle of Chattanooga. Nov. 23d to Nov. 27th, 1863.The losses here given by Divisions include Orchard Knob, Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge and operations following as far as Ringgold Gap, GA.
Cruft's Div., 4th Corps - . . . — — Map (db m44576) HM
[Front/South side of Monument]
Wisconsin
Erects This
Monument To
Its Brave And
Steadfast
Sons Who
Participated
In The
Engagements
At And About
Chattanooga
1863
[Front-Right/Southeast side of Monument]
1st . . . — — Map (db m44293) HM
From 1908 to 1969, this was the site of the first Hamilton County high school to offer a
full four-year curriculum. From an initial graduating class of 19, the school grew to an
enrollment of approximately 2000 students, making it one of the . . . — — Map (db m153761) HM
A boarding and day school preparing more than 6,300 boys for college in its first 75 years. McCallie was established on this former Missionary Ridge battlefield in 1905. The founder, the Rev. Thomas Hooke McCallie, Civil War pastor of First . . . — — Map (db m81674) HM
May this sculpture serve to honor the countless generations of native Americans who for 10,000 years lived in this place.
"Among these people every man is a king unto himself and no man is above any other," (Jesuit Relations, c.1640)
"They are . . . — — Map (db m36276) HM
John Ross was the grandson of John McDonald and the son of Daniel Ross natives of Scotland and partners in a trading post established at Rosss Landing. He dedicated himself to the education of the Cherokee Nation. JOHN ROSS is called the greatest . . . — — Map (db m238572) HM
Site of the first coke-fired blast furnace in the
southern Appalachian iron-producing region.
Entered in the National Register of Historic Places, 1980
In front of you is the archaeological site of Bluff Furnace. Originally built in . . . — — Map (db m184210) HM
In June, 1837 the fifty-three householders living on the two hundred forty acres bounded by Tennessee River. Georgia Avenue, Ninth Street and Cameron Hill elected commissioner to represent them in securing legal title to their individual parcels of . . . — — Map (db m36279) HM
First Insert:
After the Battle of Chickamauga in September 1863, Union Gen. William S. Rosecrans retreated to Federal-occupied Chattanooga, a strategically vital rail center, where Confederate Gen. Braxton Bragg laid siege from Lookout . . . — — Map (db m66267) HM
Headquarters
Major General U. S. Grant, U. S. A.
Commanding Military Division
Of the Mississippi
And of His Successor
Major General W. T. Sherman, U. S. V. — — Map (db m122565) HM
Beginning in 1862, Confederate Gens. Braxton Bragg, Daniel Ledbetter, and Joseph E. Johnston, followed by Union Gens. William S. Rosecrans and George H. Thomas, occupied the Greek Revival-style Richardson house, which stood nearby at 320 Walnut . . . — — Map (db m59043) HM
The Union army's efforts to capture the strategic rail center of Chattanooga met with success here at Ross's Landing. Following a series of dramatic marches and feints, elements of General Rosecrans's army appeared on Stringer's Ridge across the . . . — — Map (db m84252) HM
Established about 1816 by John Ross some 370 yards east of this point, it consisted of a ferry, warehouse, and landing. With the organization of Hamilton County in 1819 north of the river, it served not only the Cherokee trade but also as a . . . — — Map (db m81672) HM
Once a ferry crossing connecting the worlds of the Native American Cherokee and the Anglo-American settler, Ross's Landing was the heart of the town of Chattanooga.
This place was once a river crossing known as Ross's Landing. John Ross, an . . . — — Map (db m184223) HM
A-NE-TSO-DA
Stickball
Stickball, also known as "Little Brother to War," is an ancient game played by native nations throughout eastern North America. Playing fields often covered several miles and participants were occasionally killed or . . . — — Map (db m140845) HM
In May 1838 soldiers, under the command of Gen. Winfield Scott, began rounding up Cherokee Indians in this area who had refused to move to Indian Territory (Oklahoma). About 15,000 Cherokees were placed in stockades in Tennessee and Alabama until . . . — — Map (db m81675) HM
Center of Fort Phelps
(Negley)
Southern Salient
of Outer Line
Begun by Confederates
as Fort Cheatham
4 - 20 Pounders
8 - 10 Pounders
6 Napoleons — — Map (db m122424) HM
Written in 1941 as a song for Sun Valley Serenade the movie debut of Big Band leader Glenn Miller Chattanooga Choo-Choo became a top-selling pop hit during the early
years of World War II. It spent nine weeks at No. 1 on the pop charts and . . . — — Map (db m167719) HM
Chattanooga, a city of historical significance from the Civil War Battles through both World Wars, has seen many people travel through its valley. The popular Glenn Miller tune of the 1940's has forever made famous this railway station that is known . . . — — Map (db m84291) HM
Battles were fought in and around Chattanooga primarily for control of the railroad network. By 1861, the city had become one of the South's most important rail hubs. The lines that crossed here connected the Atlantic Ocean to the Tennessee River . . . — — Map (db m84292) HM
This collection of roses is dedicated to all men and women of our country, both past, present & future, who have bravely served in our nations military forces. From all walks of life, these courageous individuals have dedicated themselves to the . . . — — Map (db m69267) HM
This city was first occupied by Confederate troops in the spring of 1862 under Generals Floyd, Maxey and Leadbetter. Union troops under General Mitchell shelled it June 7 and 8. Bragg's Army occupied it in August preparing for the Kentucky campaign, . . . — — Map (db m81670) HM
The terminal Station was designed in the year 1900 by architect Don Barber of New York City and was awarded first place in the 1900 Paris Beaux Arts competition. Construction was started in 1906 and was completed in December 1909. The Terminal . . . — — Map (db m69266) HM
It was on March 5, 1880, that the first passenger train leaving Cincinnati for Chattanooga was nicknamed the "Chattanooga Choo-Choo".
This historical occasion opened the first major link in public transportation from the North to the South. The . . . — — Map (db m84280) HM
Ordained in 1936, Sallie Crenshaw was the first black female minister in the East Tennessee Methodist Conference. Returning to Chattanooga after working as a missionary among Negro miners in West Virginia, she was appalled by the number of black . . . — — Map (db m51691) HM
Opened in 1931, to the top of Lookout Mountain and the Tennessee Georgia state line; penetrating the eastern territory of the Chattanooga-Lookout Mountain park. Named in honor of Adolph S. Ochs and Col. Milton B. Ochs, whose co-operation made . . . — — Map (db m167718) HM
On August 31, 1889 St. Elmo Presbyterian Church was organized with 33 members as a mission church of the First Presbyterian Church of Chattanooga. The organizing pastor was Dr. Robert W. Carter. Dr. Jonathan Bachman preached the first sermon . . . — — Map (db m208724) HM
46th Ohio Infantry
Corse's Brigade, H. Ewing's Division, 15th Corps.
Colonel Charles C. Walcutt.
November 25, 1863.
This Regiment with its Brigade moved down the slope of the hill next north of this position . . . — — Map (db m70712) HM
53rd Ohio Infantry.
Cockerill's Brigade, Ewing's Division, 15th Corps.
Colonel Wells S. Jones.
November 25, 1863
On the morning of November 24th, this Regiment with its Brigade crossed the Tennessee River and . . . — — Map (db m70702) HM
57th Ohio Infantry
Giles A. Smith's Brigade.
Lieut. Col. Samuel R. Mott
Nov. 25, 1863.
Reached this position about sunset.
November 25, 1863. — — Map (db m57893) HM
70th Ohio Infantry.
Cockerill's Brigade, Ewing's Division, 15th Corps
Major William B. Brown.
November 25, 1863
On the morning of November 24th, this Regiment with its Brigade crossed the Tennessee . . . — — Map (db m70688) HM
80th Ohio Infantry
Raum's Brig., J.E. Smith's Div., 17th Corps.
Lieut. Col. Pren Metham.
Nov. 25, 1863.
This regiment fought its way to this position in support of the lines of Matthies' Brigade.
After . . . — — Map (db m57900) HM
[Text on the 1st Tablet]:
Army of the Tennessee
Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman.
November 24 - 25, 1863.
1st Division, 15th Corps. Brig. Gen. Peter J. Osterhaus.
2nd Division, 15th Corps. Brig. . . . — — Map (db m58220) HM
Barret's Missouri Battery
Two 6-pdr. Bronze: Two 12-pdr. Howitzers.
Maj. Felix H. Robertson's Reserve Artillery.
Army of Tennessee.
Capt. Overton W. Barret, Commanding,
1st Lieut. Wm. Brown
2d Lieut. Isaiah . . . — — Map (db m44566) HM
Buschbeck's Brigade
Steinwer's Division - Howard's Corps.
Col. Adolphus Buschbeck
Nov. 25, 1863
33d New Jersey - Col. G. W. Mindil.
134th New York - Lieut. Col. A. H. Jackson.
154th New York - Col. . . . — — Map (db m58270) HM
Calvert's Arkansas Battery
Two 6 pdrs., Two 12-pdr. Howitzers.
Maj. T. R. Hotchkiss' Artillery Battalion.
Cleburne's Division.
1st Lieut. Thomas J. Key Commanding.
1st Lieuts. R. Fitzpatrick and W. M. . . . — — Map (db m58274) HM
[Text from the first tablet]:
Cleburne's Division - Breckinridge's Corps.
Maj. Gen. Patrick R. Cleburne.
Nov. 25, 1863.
Govan's Brigade, - Col. Daniel C. Govan.
Smith's Brigade, - Brig. Gen. . . . — — Map (db m58339) HM
Confederate Casualties - Battle of Chattanooga. Nov. 23d to Nov. 27th, 1863. The losses here given by Divisions include Orchard Knob, Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge, and operations following as far as Ringgold Gap, GA.
Longstreet's Corps . . . — — Map (db m57902) HM
Cheatham's Division, Maj. Gen. Benjamin F. Cheatham.
Hindman's Division, Brig. Gen. Patton Anderson.
Walker's Division, Brig. Gen. States Rights Gist.
Nov. 23ed Cheatham's and Walker's divisions held the left of the Confederate line from . . . — — Map (db m44403) HM
[Text on the Upper Front (South) Side of Monument]:
Iowa dedicates this monument
In honor of her sons
Who on this and other fields
Proved themselves worthy sons
of Patriotic Sires
[Text on the Lower Front . . . — — Map (db m58402) HM
Raum's Brigade.
John E. Smith's Division - Seventeenth Corps.
Col. Green B. Raum.
Col. Francis C. Deimling.
Col. Clark R. Wever.
Nov. 25, 1863
56th Illinois - Maj. Pinckney J. Welsh.
17th Iowa - Col. . . . — — Map (db m58256) HM
Union Casualties - Battle of Chattanooga. Nov. 23d to Nov. 27th, 1863.The losses here given by Divisions include Orchard Knob, Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge and operations following as far as Ringgold Gap, GA.
Cruft's Div., 4th Corps - . . . — — Map (db m57904) HM
In 1924, three schools were consolidated to
form Booker T. Washington School, with J. T.
Swann as principal. In 1934, the school burned,
reopening in 1935 as the only black high school in the county. Named for Washington,
founder of Tuskegee . . . — — Map (db m150517) HM
Named for Capt. William Stringer, a pioneer. From there, Federal artillery in Brig. Gen. James S. Negley's task force bombarded Chattanooga, June 7 & 8, 1862, then retired. On Aug. 21, 1863, Capt. Eli Lilley's 18th Indiana Battery, of Wilder's . . . — — Map (db m13891) HM
Tenor Roland Hayes received his first musical training in the choir of Monumental Baptist Church, Chattanooga. He went on to become a principal soloist with the Fisk Jubilee Singers, and to sing classical music and spirituals in concerts throughout . . . — — Map (db m166367) HM
Named for Kenneth A. Wright whose presidency of the college from 1943 to 1955 was marked by a dedication to Christian education by the achievement of faculty and academic excellence, and by attaining senior status with full accreditation for the . . . — — Map (db m208273) HM
Founded in 1838, this was the first public school in Hamilton County. It stood on a small hill about two miles northeast. Many citizens, later prominent in the life of the state and the community, received their early education here. It closed its . . . — — Map (db m51688) HM
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