27th Missouri Infantry marker - Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park - American Civil War Monuments and Memorials on Waymarking.com

This monument is dedicated to the 27th Missouri Infantry Regiment in recognition of their service during the Battle of Missionary Ridge, fought November 25, 1863. It indicates their position on Nov. 23, 1863. This Battle was part of the Chattanooga Campaign and is preserved and maintained as part of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park.





Text on the marker reads:

27th MO Infty.
U.S.A.
Gained and occupied this
position in advance
of Osterhaus Division.
Nov. 25, 1863.

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From the NRHP nomination form:

	Structure Number:	MT-216
	LCS ID:	?

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Historical Significance:

	National Register Status:	Entered - Documented
	National Register Date:	11/24/1998
	National Historic Landmark?:	No
	Significance Level:	Contributing
	Short Significance Description:	Marker contributes to nat'l significance of park under NR Criterion A because it represents the 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

A simple 15" x 15" x 3' marble shaft with a slanting inscribed top marking unit's position during the battle, November 25, 1863.

Material(s)

Structural Component(s) Material(s) 1.  Superstructure Marble

Construction Period:	Historic
Chronology:	Physical Event Begin Year Begin Year AD/BC End Year End Year AD/BC Designer Designer Occupation 1.  Built 1895 CE       Architect

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My Sources
1. NRHP Narrative - Info from the 26th U.S. Missouri Infantry Marker (will be the same)
2. Wikipedia - Battle of Missionary Ridge
3. The Civil War Home - The Chattanooga Campaign Union Order of Battle
4. CWBFM - 27th Missouri Infantry marker

Date Installed or Dedicated: 01/01/1895 Name of Government Entity or Private Organization that built the monument: State of Missouri Union, Confederate or Other Monument: Union Rating (1-5): Related Website: [Web Link] Photo or photos will be uploaded.: yes

Recent Visits/Logs:

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