Confederate Rifle Pits

[Tnmountains]

After hiking a few miles and then up the ridge we came to the old rifle pits erected by Confederate troops. It runs along the top of the ridge for several miles. Some places it is no wider than 30 yards at most and most places smaller than that. To retreat from here was a very steep rocky incline. They never had to retreat and held this position. I hope to return and photograph with better equipment than an iPhone as we get ready to celebrate 150 years. This is just a small sampling of a short section. Hope you enjoy.**** You can click the picture to make it larger.

This is a row of rocks assembled at the crest edge for defense.
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View off into the valley.
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Sometimes they would make a "T" for better protection with stacked stone.




They often utilized natural rock formations to build a pit.They would stack stone between larger rocks for protection. There are dozens like this one.

 

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[Treasure_Hunter]

Looking forwarded to better pictures...

 

[Tnmountains]

Thanks THuntr. If you click the picture they get bigger. I could just see the men stacking those rocks getting ready for what was to come.

 

[kuger]

now thats cool...keep em coming!

 

[Hawgwild]

Neat looking construction....was there a big battle there?

 

[Tnmountains]

Neat looking construction....was there a big battle there?

Actually just one day. They shelled and attacked the area several times but could not break through. They ended up flanking them so the Confederates retreated. It was to good of a position it seems. Every day was a running battle towards Atlanta.

 

[Dirt.Is.Good.4U]

Did you do any searching with your detector?

 

[Tnmountains]

Did you do any searching with your detector?

Of course. Nothing great just some fired bullets and very small square nails. Did not have a lot of time as it was a couple miles to hike in and out plus it is deer season and did not want to mess anyones hunt up. I know where to hunt when I return . Thanks for looking.

 

[Hutch911]

That's sweet leave no stone unchecked!!!! ya never know what the would of hidden in there. Good luck hunting that place is really cool !!!

 

[Tnmountains]

That's sweet leave no stone unchecked!!!! ya never know what the would of hidden in there. Good luck hunting that place is really cool !!!

I thought about that and when I go back I will have more time to check out the blown out sections of walls. I hate to mess with left though. Cool history. Thanks Hutch.

 

[GaRebel1861]

Amazing that it's still there & untouched. Thanks for pictures.

 

[billythekidder]

WOW!!! what a find...looks like you have a LOT of detecting to do have fun.

 

[Gunrunner61]

Cool ruins richard, I can't believe they are that close to me...........Teach me master,say's weedhopper................................HH

 

[Tnmountains]

Cool ruins richard, I can't believe they are that close to me...........Teach me master,say's weedhopper................................HH

First,,, wax on wax off, haha look up from where thou hunts where the black bird flies below. Come in from the back. Google earth is your friend.

 

[wheatfinder13]

Cool

 

[Thommy]

Resaca? Sure reminds me of Resaca, but I guess there wouldn't be a lot of difference between similar sites in the region.

 

[JmCraz8]

Awesome photos, have you gone back and detected some more?

 

[foolishgold]

where is this in Chattanooga?

 

[Tnmountains]

This is right before Dalton Ga. Coming from Chattanooga. No I have not been back. I am hunting some places in Chattanooga and North Ga. Found some buttons and bullets and gun parts.

 

[Hillbilly Joe]

Kinda makes ya want to give a yell and pick a fight lol!