Historical Marker

Cruft's Division

Rossville · Walker County · Erected 1890

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The Story

Cruft's Union division, which had operated near here during the Chickamauga campaign, returned in November 1863 to help storm Rossville Gap during the Chattanooga campaign, turning the Confederate flank on Missionary Ridge.

About this site

Cruft's Division is a historical marker in Rossville, Walker County, erected in 1890. It is one of 72 historical markers documented in Walker County, among 163 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 34.9845, -85.2775 near Rossville. The nearest cataloged historic site is John Ross Home (historical marker), about 0.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Rossville, McFarland House & Spring, Chief John Ross, and Old Federal Road.

This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 34.9845, -85.2775 · Rossville, Walker County

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