023-16, Ringgold Gap
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N 34° 54.583 W 085° 06.178
16S E 673308 N 3864673
This marker is at a historical site as you enter the city of Ringgold on US 41.
Waymark Code: WMZN5
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 11/25/2006
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“After the battle of Missionary Ridge, Bragg's Confederate Army retreated through the gap in disorder towards Dalton, GA. Brig. Gen. Patrick R. Cleburne was ordered to take position in the gap, hold back the Federals and save the trains and artillery from capture.
Exercising his only independent command, Cleburne utilized the terrain and his well-trained troops, to hold up Federals pursuit for five precious hours. The trains and artillery were saved. By Joint Resolution, the Confederate Congress thanked Cleburne for his achievement.”
Source: Georgia Historical Markers
Type of Marker: Park
Marker #: Not listed
Date: Not listed
Sponsor: Not listed
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