Missouri U.S. Troops Monument - Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park - NRHP Historic Districts - Contributing Buildings on Waymarking.com

This monument to the U.S. Troops from Missouri in recognition of their service during the Battle of Missionary Ridge, fought November 25, 1863. The plaque describes the action on Nov.25, 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 plaque reads:

MISSOURI
TO HER 3RD, 12TH, 17TH, 29TH, 31ST AND 32ND INFANTRY
AND BATTERY F, 2ND MO. ARTILLERY
U. S. A.
WHICH OCCUPIED A POSITION NEAR THIS POINT NOV. 25, 1863

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From the NRHP nomination form:

	Structure Number:	MT-207.
	LCS ID:	003225

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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:	Monument contributes to national 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' x 3' x 6' granite monument consists of rectangular slab on two-step base with a projecting capstone. Stones of base are rock-faced, while main slab is polished and inscribed.

Long Physical Description

Monument located at the intersection of South & West Crest Rds./1934 Map 189.

Monument Text:
TO HER 3RD, 12TH, 17TH, 29TH, 31ST AND 32ND INFANTRY
AND BATTERY F, 2ND MO. ARTILLERY
U. S. A.
WHICH OCCUPIED A POSITION NEAR THIS POINT NOV. 25, 1863

Material(s)

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

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     War Department   2.  Rehabilitated 2005 CE 2005 CE Brown's Tree Service Other 3.  Rehabilitated 2006 CE 2006 CE Moran Construction Other

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My Sources
1. NRHP Narrative
2. Wikipedia - Battle of Missionary Ridge
3. The Civil War Home - The Chattanooga Campaign Union Order of Battle
4. CWBFM - Missouri U.S. Troops Monument

Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link] NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): [Web Link] Address: Intersection of John Ross Road and S Crest Road. Missionary Ridge Chattanooga, TN How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Narrative found on the internet (Link provided below) Optional link to narrative or database: [Web Link]

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