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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8ZR_the-napier-house_Ringgold-GA.html
Thomas Thompson Napier built this house in 1836 of heavy local timber prepared by slaves and finishing lumber brought by ox-wagon from Augusta. During the Battle of Chickamauga 20 wounded soldiers were cared for in the house by Mrs. Martha Harris …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8TM_campaign-for-atlanta-began-here_Tunnel-Hill-GA.html
The 4th A.C., marching from Cleveland, Tenn. reached Catoosa Springs May 4, 1864. The 23d A.C., via Cleveland & Red Clay, camped in this vicinity. Both corps moved S. from these positions toward Dalton, May 7.
The 4th A.C. went by direct rd. to…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8TL_catoosa-springs-confederate-hospitals_Ringgold-GA.html
In 1862-1863 several Confederate hospitals were located here. The sick and wounded Confederate soldiers drank of the health-giving waters of the several mineral springs in this area. Drinking this mineral water and bathing in it enable many sick s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8TK_4th-corps-route-to-tunnel-hill_Tunnel-Hill-GA.html
May 7, 1864. The 4th A.C., marching from Catoosa Springs, moved S. on this road to Tunnel Hill - Stanley's div. in advance, followed by Wood & Newton;Maj. Gen. O.O. Howard, commanding.
The march was opposed by outposts of Wheeler's cav. - the r…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8JS_leets-spring-and-tanyard_Ringgold-GA.html
Arthur I. Leet was a Methodist clergyman who also had widespread commercial interests. He established a mill and large tanyard near the spring before the war.
These facilities were widely used by local citizens, and the site became a landmark t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7Y9_stone-church-and-catoosa-station_Tunnel-Hill-GA.html
Organized in 1837, the Chickamauga Presbyterian Church, commonly call "The Old Stone Church," was a landmark in the Ringgold area at the time of the war.
The coming of the Western and Atlantic Railroad and the construction of an impressive ston…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7VO_confederate-hospitals_Ringgold-GA.html
Here in 1862-1863 were located several Confederate hospitals - The Foard, The General, The Bragg, and The Buckner. The Courthouse, Napier's Hotel, twoChurches, several warehouses, and temporary buildings were also used as hospitals. More than 20,0…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7VN_atlanta-campaign_Ringgold-GA.html
National Historic SiteAtlanta CampaignRinggold GapMay 7, 1864Here, through Ringgold Gap,a Federal advance position,Sherman and his armymoved forwardto begin the campaignagainst Atlantaand the heart of the South.The Confederate defense,well conceiv…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7VB_old-stone-presbyterian-church_Tunnel-Hill-GA.html
This Church, organized September 2, 1837, before the Cherokee Indians were removed from this area, was the first church organized by white settlers in the bounds of the present Catoosa County, according to available records. The organizers were a …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7VA_ringgold-gap_Ringgold-GA.html
After the battle of Missionary Ridge, Bragg's Confederate Army retreated in disorder towards Dalton. 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.
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