On September 20, 1863, at 3 p.m., Manigault's Brigade of Hindman's Division in Polk's Corps, commanded by Brigadier General Arthur M. Manigault, reached this position from the vicinity of Viniard's about three o'clock. It included the 24th Alabama under Colonel N.N. Davis, the 28th Alabama under Colonel John C. Reid, the 34th Alabama under Colonel John N. Slaughter, the 10th and 19th South Carolina under Colonel James F. Pressley, and Waters' Alabama Battery under Lieutenant Charles W. Watkins. After reporting to General Bushrod R. Johnson, the brigade was placed on his left; the 10th and 19th South Carolina ascended the spur and joined Johnson's Brigade, while the center and left extended across the ravine. Deas' Brigade operated against the spur on the left. About 3:30 the line advanced to attack the central crest, and after severe fighting was repulsed, with the left of Manigault and Deas falling back to the foot of the hill and not being subsequently engaged. The 10th and 19th South Carolina, the 28th Alabama, and part of the 34th Alabama joined Johnson's troops in the final advance just before sunset and followed the enemy over the crest in his withdrawal.

Photo: Dale K. Benington

Photo: Dale K. Benington

Photo: Dale K. Benington

Photo: Dale K. Benington