Ringgold Gap November 27, 1863
After the battle of Missionary Ridge, Bragg´s Confederate Army retreated through the gap in disorder towards Dalton, GA. 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.
Exercising his only independent command, Cleburne utilized the terrain and his well-trained troops, to hold up Federals pursuit for five precious hours. The trains and artillery were saved. By Joint Resolution, the Confederate Congress thanked Cleburne for his achievement.
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Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com.
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Photo credit: Byron Hooks of Lat34North.com.