21st Illinois Infantry Monument - Chickamauga National Battlefield
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This monument to the 21st Illinois Infantry is located in Viniard’s Field on LaFayette Rd at Viniard-Alexander Rd in the Chickamauga National Battlefield Park.
Waymark Code: WMBH8R
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 05/22/2011
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This monument to the 21st Illinois is in recognition of their service during the
Battle of Chickamauga, fought September 19–20, 1863.
Text on the front of the monument:
Illinois
21st Infantry
2nd Brigade – Carlin
1st Division - Davis
20th Army Corps – McCook
Text on the rear of the monument:
Commanded by John W.S. Alexander, (killed Sept. 20)
Capt. Chester K. Knight
Sept 19 – 1863
1 to 4 P.M.
Loss 238
Occupied position 200 yards in advance
At 12:30 P.M.
Wikipedia -
21st Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Website pertaining to the memorial: [Web Link]
List if there are any visiting hours:
Sunrise to sunset
Entrance fees (if it applies): 0.00
Type of memorial: Monument
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