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Chickamauga Battlefield

Lafayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
(706) 866-9241
5.0 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
Type: Battlefields
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- 21 May 2012
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Flintstone, GA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

My father was a park ranger in Chickamauga Battlefield for 30 years. Today, I live 10 minutes away and visit the park 3-5 times a week to either hike, bicycle, or just to spend time in nature. To me, the battlefield isn't some place I just visit, but it is home. The visitor's center has the gun museum, a short... More

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West Michigan
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26 reviews 26 reviews
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

If you are a history buff, a civil war buff, or just interested in one of the most important events in the history of the united states, then look no further. The Chickamauga Battlefield is one of the most incredible preservation's of the civil war I have ever seen. It spans several square miles and houses several museums and hundreds... More

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Irmo, South Carolina
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Having visited several historical battlefields in the United States, I have begun to pick up on some of the nuances of what is good or not so good about certain places. The Chickamauga battlefield is certainly worth visiting if you have any interest in history, or if you simply want to take a walk in nature. One nice touch to... More

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13 reviews 13 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

Everything you need to know about the civil war can be found here. A park dedicatied to military study and presvation is a reminder of what can happen when Battles can happen in US soil. I have been here many times and when it is quiet out in the park it helps remind me of what men and women do... More

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Rock Spring, Georgia
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

Make sure you visit the visitor center and the tower. More

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West Palm Beach, Florida
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

Met with State Park "historian" who was extremely helpful in pointing out particular places of interest for us that pertained to our ancestors who fought here on both sides of the field. The park is immaculate, very well maintained, markers are beautiful. More

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Luling, Louisiana
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27 reviews 27 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

Great place to just drive thru or stop by the free museum. Be sure to climb to the top of Wilder Tower to get a birds eye view of the park More

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statesboro, ga
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44 reviews 44 reviews
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

We had a great time giving our grandsons history lessons while having fun. The video was really good and held the attention of young children. It was fun to walk the woods and talk about what happened in the battles that took place here. More

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Tunnel Hill, Georgia
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44 reviews 44 reviews
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012

This is a huge national park. It is great for a bike ride. More

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Soddy Daisy, Tennessee
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26 reviews 26 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

If you like history, this is the place to be. There is something to learn around every corner. And, it's just a nice, tranquil place to visit. More

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