24th Ohio Infantry Regiment Monument - Chickamauga National Battlefield
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This monument to the 24th Ohio Infantry Regiment Monument is located on Brotherton Rd, at the Chickamauga National Battlefield Park, Ft Oglethorpe, GA.
Waymark Code: WMBWT1
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 06/28/2011
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This monument to the 24th Ohio Infantry Regiment is in recognition of their service during the
Battle of Chickamauga, fought September 19–20, 1863.
Description:
A pyramidal, rough-edged commemorate marker with a bas-relief of two rifles stacked. A flag hangs from its pole behind the rifles. A drum sits between the rifles with a pack on top. A canteen is positioned in front of the drum and a cartage pouch hangs from the rifles. The marker has a triangular cap with a medallion with the State of Ohio seal in the center. The back of the marker is polished with a bronze plaque detail the actions of the 24th Ohio in the battle. The marker is set upon a rectangular, rough-edged base.
The text of the marker reads:
(Front):
24TH REGIMENT INDIANA INFT.
3RD BRIG. SIRWELL
2N DIV. NGELEY 14TH CORPS THOMAS
(Back):
24TH OHIO
INFANTRY
GROSE'S
BRIGADE
PALMER'S
DIVISION
21ST ARMY CORPS
Sept. 19th, 1863, this regiment Col Daniel J. Higgins commanding was successfully engaged near this point from 12:30 to 2:30 P.M. The fighting having ceased on its front for about an hour; at 4:30 P.M. it was removed to its right and rear to the support of Van Cleve’s division. It became involved in the break that then occurred and retired to the Lafayette Road near the Poe House.
Sept. 20th, the regiment with its brigade was in reserve in the south part of Kelly Field: about 9:00 A.M. it was sent to the left of Baird’s Division, and was there hotly engaged: it returned under order and took a position behind the barricades east of the south end of the Kelly Field, about 3:00 P.M., and occupied it till it received the final order to retire.
No engaged’ officers 19: enlisted men 253: total 277:
Loss, killed 3: wounded 60: captured or missing 16: total 79:
The greater part of which occurred on the 19th.
This regiment was organized May 29th, 1861: was mustered out of service June 24th, 1864.
From the nomination form:
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Structure Number: |
MT-978 |
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LCS ID: |
003049 |
Historical Significance:
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National Register Status:
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Entered - Documented
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National Register Date:
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10/15/1966
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National Historic Landmark?: |
No
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Significance Level:
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Contributing
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Short Significance Description:
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Monument contributes to nat'l significance of park under NR Criterion A because it represents national movement among veterans & related groups to commemorate Civil War battlefields. This was the first U.S. national military park.
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Short Physical Description:
6'4" x 4' x 14' high, monument has a rock-faced base and pedestal. Shaft has carved portion depicting rifles, a pack, & a flag, above which is an arch, a bronze state seal, and triangular cap.
Long Physical Description
Monument locate within the Chickamauga Battlefield along Brotherton Road, map site #200.
Construction Period:
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Historic
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Chronology:
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Physical Event
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Begin Year
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Begin Year AD/BC
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End Year
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End Year AD/BC
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Designer
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Designer Occupation
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1.
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Built
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1894
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AD
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Niehaus, C. H.
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Sculptor |
2.
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Built
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1894
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AD
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Fox, Thomas W., Cincinnati, OH
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Architect |
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My Sources
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SIRIS
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NRHP Narrative