Chickamauga National Battlefield - Georgia
N 34° 56.415 W 085° 15.597
16S E 658906 N 3867799
The Georgia section of the National Military Park-- the 5,200 acre Chickamauga Battlefield, scene of the last major Confederate victory of the Civil War, contains numerous monuments, historical tablets, wayside exhibits, and trails.
Waymark Code: WMYGD
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 11/12/2006
Views: 111
Chickamauga Battlefield features an 7 mile self-guiding auto tour, monuments, historical tablets, hiking trails and horse trails. The visitor center contains exhibits and the Fuller Gun Collection which contains over 300 examples of military long arms. The visitor center also presents a 26 minute multi-media program, the Battle of Chickamauga, that provides unique orientation to this Civil War battle.
During some summer weekends, encampments of regiments from various states provide living history demonstrations. Also, during the summer, living history demonstration of a soldier's life are offered.
Park Name: Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park
Historic/Cultural Park: yes
Natural Park: no
Recreation Area: no
Wildlife Refuge: no
Park Website: [Web Link]
Type of Listing: Visitor Center
Fees in Local Currency: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Dates of Access: From: 01/01/2006 To: 12/31/2006
Hiking: yes
Camping: no
Bicycling: yes
Horseback Riding: no
Off-Roading: no
Swimming: no
Snorkling/Scuba: no
Boating: no
Rock Climbing: no
Fishing: no
Other Park Type not listed above: Not listed
Other Type Detail: Not listed
Hours available: Not listed
Other Activities: Not listed
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