Ohio Monument - Lookout Mountain, TN
N 35° 00.799 W 085° 20.478
16S E 651341 N 3875777
Quick Description: One of several 'large' monuments erected at Cravens' House atop Lookout Mountain. This one is dedicated to the troops from Ohio who fought in the battle atop this mountain.
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 10/27/2009 7:10:01 AM
Waymark Code: WM7HCW
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Long Description:
Erected by the State of Ohio in memory of the Ohio troops that were
engaged in the Battle of Lookout Mountain Tennessee, Nov 24,
1863.
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Inscription: (Plaques on left and right sides of base of shaft:
Rolls of the units that were in action here) unsigned
Description: A tall shaft atop a two-tiered base. At the top of the
shaft is an eagle with outspread wings. Around the base of the
shaft are four bronze plaques. The relief on the front plaque
depicts a female figure, symbolic of Peace. On the rear plaque is a
relief of a standing soldier.
Remarks: Cost $20,000. This monument was erected by the veterans of
three brigades in commemoration of their participation in the
Battle of Lookout Mountain, Nov. 24, 1863. The Second, Twelfth and
Fourteenth army corps were involved. The monument is on the
National Park Service List of Classified Structures (LCS no.
08701). IAS files contain a copy of the LCS report form.
("http://siris-artinventories.si.edu/ipac20/ipac.jsp?&profile=all&source=~!siartinventories&uri=full=3100001~!312625~!0#focus"
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List if there are any visiting hours:
daylight?
Entrance fees (if it applies): none
Type of memorial: Monument
Website pertaining to the memorial: Not listed
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