Sunset Rock - 2A 69
N 35° 00.024 W 085° 21.265
16S E 650168 N 3874324
Located on Lookout Mt
Waymark Code: WM23PJ
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 08/30/2007
Views: 35
2A 69
Sunset Rock
Oct 28, 1863
From here, General Braxton Bragg with James Longstreet, one if his corps commanders, watched the Federals under Major General Joseph Hooker, then arriving from the Army of the Potomac and in process of entering Lookout Valley. They determined to oppose them that evening. The result was the Battle of Wauhatchie, fought at midnight, and resulting in the repulse of the Confederates.
Marker Name: Sunset Rock
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Battle (war)
Marker Number: 2A 69
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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