2nd Indiana Cavalry Monument - Chickamauga National Battlefield
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The 2nd Indiana Cavalry Monument is located on Genn-Viniard / Vittetoe Chickamauga Road near driving tour stop 6, Chickamauga National Battlefield Park.
Waymark Code: WMAYBX
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 03/11/2011
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The 2nd Indiana Cavalry Monument is a granite commemorative marker. The marker is tall with a top that slant toward a round half a ball on top. The head of a house is carved above the name of the unit that the 2nd Indiana Cavalry severed in during the battle of Chickamauga. A plaque on the back details their actions on Sept 19 and 20. The state seal of Indiana is at the bottom of the monument.
Text on Front:
2nd Regiment Indiana Cavalry
2nd Brigade – Ray
1st Division – E. M. McCook
Plaque on rear of monument:
Indiana's tribute to her second Regiment Calvary.
Maj. David A. Briggs, commanding.
Second brigade (Ray).
First division (E. M. McCook).
Calvary Corps (Mitchell)
The 19th of September, 1863, this Regiment was guarding the supply train in the rear of the Army and after skimming all day the train was safely brought to Crawfish Springs.
Union, Confederate or Other Monument: Union
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Date Installed or Dedicated: Not listed
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