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Stringer's Ridge
U.S. 27, Chattanooga,
TN ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
35° 4' 22.199988",
-85° 19' 17.519988"
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Tennessee State
Historical Marker
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Named for Capt. William Stringer, a pioneer. From there, Federal artillery in Brig. Gen. James S. Negley's task force bombarded Chattanooga, June 7 & 8, 1862, then retired. On Aug. 21, 1863, Capt. Eli Lilley's 18th Indiana Battery, of Wilder's Brigade, again fired on Chattanooga from this ridge and opened the Chickamauga Campaign.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Stringer's Ridge Historical Marker Location Map, Chattanooga, Tennessee Map
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