1st Ohio Sharpshooters

Headquarters of General George H. Thomas

1st Ohio Sharpshooters.

Headquarters Gen. George H. Thomas.

Capt. Gershom M. Barber.

Nov. 23, 1863.This command served at the Headquarters of the Army of the Cumberland.

It was composed of the Fifth Independent Company, Lieut. William N. Watson; the Sixth Independent Company, Lieut. James H. Reed; and the Seventh Independent Company, Capt. Watson C. Squire.

Marker is on South Crest Road 0.1 miles from Ridge Road, on the right when traveling south.

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