Cleburne's Division

On Nov. 25, 1863, Maj. Gen. Patrick R. Cleburne's Division of Breckinridge's Corps held positions at Tunnel Hill during sustained Union attacks. Smith's Brigade held the central knoll north of the tunnel, with one regiment along the crest facing west and the rest of the brigade on the same line facing north. Govan's Brigade was posted on the spur to the east, while the 9th Kentucky of Lewis' Brigade of Breckinridge's Division filled an interval between Smith's right and Govan's left, and the remainder of that brigade supported various parts of the line. Lowrey's Brigade was posted on the high spur in front of and to the right of Govan, and Polk's Brigade held a hill beyond the Chickamauga overlooking the bridge over the creek. Calvert's battery stood directly over the tunnel, Douglas' Battery was on Govan's line, and Swett's was with Smith's Brigade. From 10 o'clock in the morning until 4 P.M., Union attacks were concentrated on Tunnel Hill and were vigorous, but the position was maintained until the close of the battle.

Chattanooga, Tennessee · United States