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Description
(1816-1870) U.S. Army officer and Union General during the American Civil War (despite his heritage as a Virginian). Gained fame as the "Rock of Chickamauga" by his defense of the position in 1863.
Themes
Civil War
MilitaryCoordinates
38° 54' 20" N 77° 1' 55" W
Latitude/Longitude
38.905652553398703,-77.031957602750552
Authorized
1876 (19 Stat. 114)
Dedicated
1879
Sponsor
Army of the Cumberland Society
Owner
FEDERAL - NPS