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The following information was taken from the February 2006 issue of CANISTER.
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TOUR OF PORTION OF LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN BATTLEFIELD Archeologist Lawrence Alexander is doing a tour of a portion of the Lookout Mountain Battlefield for Reflection Riding this Saturday, February 18, at 10 AM. He will look at the area of the action at the base of northwestern tip of the mountain along Lookout Creek, the area commonly called today Cummings Bottom, the area where Fighting Joe Hooker's feint unfolded to hold John Moore's and much of Edward Walthall's Confederate brigades in position so as to be flanked by Geary's White Stars. It's an area where Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park has acquired some property in recent years but which is still hard to visit without a knowledgeable guide. Lawrence has lead archeological excavations of this area. It is the area from which James Walker took the perspective for his paintings of the Battle of Lookout Mountain. If you are interested in attending, meet Lawrence at the Humphrey's House at Reflection Riding, at the end of Garden Road on the west side of the mountain. The tour is free and will last about two hours. If you would like to attend, call Reflection Riding at 423-821-9582, ext. 200, to let them know how many folks will be coming with you. The view from that area is quite interesting.
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