The first National Military Park in the United States was established in 1890. It honors the soldiers who fought in the Civil War at the battles of Chickamauga in September 1863 and Chattanooga in November of the same year.
Chickamauga Battlefield and Point Park
The first National Military Park in the United States was established in 1890. It honors the soldiers who fought in the Civil War at the battles of Chickamauga in September 1863 and Chattanooga in November of the same year. The park consists of 8200 acres on the Tennessee/Georgia border. The visitor centers are located at Chickamauga Battlefield and Point Park on Lookout Mountain. Chickamauga was the last major victory for the Confederates in the Western sector, though Chickamauga was taken by Union troops two months later. Cravens House played an important role in the Battle of Lookout Mountain and is open on a limited seasonal basis.
The Chickamauga Visitor Center is a must-see for Civil War and history buffs. There is a Battle of Chickamauga exhibit as well as the Fuller Gun Collection. You can even check out a Civil War timeline and a program depicting the famous battle.
Point Park Visitor Center has a signaling exhibit and James Walker's painting, "The Battle of Lookout Mountain." There is also an audio program available at the Visitors Center that describes the painting. Och Museum in Point Park has a soldier's exhibit that is most interesting as well as an exhibit that depicts the dedication of the National Military Park.