25th Illinois Infantry Regiment Monument - Chickamauga National Military Park - American Civil War Monuments and Memorials on Waymarking.com

This marker is dedicated to the 25th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, is in recognition of their service during the Battle of Chickamauga, fought September 19–20, 1863. Marks unit's position on Sept. 19, 1863, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The 25th Illinois Infantry was organized at Saint Louis, Missouri and mustered into Federal service on August 4, 1861.

Text on the front of the monument:

Illinois

25th Infantry
3rd Brigade - Heg
1st Division – Davis
20th Army Corps – McCook

Text on the rear of the monument:

Commanded by
Major Samuel D. Wall (wounded)
Capt. Wessford Taggart
Sept. 19, 1863
1 to 4 P.M.
Loss 205
Occupied position 200 yards in advance
At 12:30 P.M.

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From the NRHP nomination form:

	Structure Number:	MT-676(see note)
	LCS ID:	008898

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Historical Significance:

	National Register Status:	Entered - Documented
	National Register Date:	07/25/1986
	National Historic Landmark?:	No
	Significance Level:	Contributing
	Short Significance Description:	Marker contributes to national 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

7'6" x 4'4" x 4'6" rock-faced monument consisting of rectangular granite block with an inscribed polished front on 1'6" high granite base. The tops of both pieces are beveled. Marks unit's position on Sept. 19, 1863, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Material(s)	Structural Component(s) Material(s) 1.  Superstructure Granite 2.  Superstructure Bronze 3.  Substructure Limestone