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East Ridge, Tennessee

East Ridge is a city in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 20,979. East Ridge is bordered by Chattanooga to the west, north and east, and the Georgia state line to the south. It is part of the Chattanooga, TN–GA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The name of the city comes from its location due east of Missionary Ridge. The Bachman Tubes beneath Missionary Ridge link East Ridge with downtown Chattanooga.

Located at 34.9967, -85.2375 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Cities in Tennessee, Populated places in Hamilton County, Tennessee, Chattanooga metropolitan area

Battle of Missionary Ridge

The Battle of Missionary Ridge was fought November 25, 1863, as part of the Chattanooga Campaign of the American Civil War. Following the Union victory in the Battle of Lookout Mountain on November 24, Union forces under Maj. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant assaulted Missionary Ridge and defeated the Confederate Army of Tennessee, commanded by Gen. Braxton Bragg. In the morning, elements of the Army of the Tennessee commanded by Maj. Gen. William T.

Located at 35.03, -85.257 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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1863 in Tennessee, Chattanooga Campaign, Battles of the Western Theater of the American Civil War, Union victories of the American Civil War, Tennessee in the American Civil War, History of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Conflicts in 1863

Lake Winnepesaukah

Lake Winnepesaukah (nicknamed Lake Winnie) is an amusement park located on Lakeview Drive in Lakeview, Georgia near Chattanooga, Tennessee. Winnepesaukah means "beautiful water. " Carl and Minette Dixon opened the park to guests in 1925. The park is currently run by their granddaughter, Adrienne Rhodes, and her family.

Located at 34.9764, -85.2472 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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1925 establishments in the United States, Amusement parks in Georgia (U.S. state), Visitor attractions in Catoosa County, Georgia, Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters carousels, Buildings and structures in Catoosa County, Georgia

Jones Observatory

Clarence T. Jones Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. It is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee (USA). The building was completed in 1936, and opened in 1938. Construction of the observatory and telescope were funded by a Public Works Administration grant for the students of Chattanooga's public schools at the urging of prominent local astronomer Clarence T. Jones.

Located at 35.0175, -85.2353 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Astronomical observatories in Tennessee, University of Tennessee, Buildings and structures in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Education in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Visitor attractions in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Eastgate Mall (Chattanooga)

Eastgate Mall is an enclosed, mixed-use facility (office and retail complex) in Chattanooga, TN.

Located at 35.0085, -85.2143 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Shopping malls in Tennessee, Buildings and structures in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cannon Ball (roller coaster)

The Cannon Ball roller coaster is a wooden roller coaster at Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park, Lakeview, Georgia, near Chattanooga, Tennessee. It was designed by John C. Allen and opened in 1967 as Lake Winnie's first roller coaster. It is one of three roller coasters at the park, the other two being Wild Lightnin', a steel roller coaster over the lake, and the Wacky Worm, a children's ride. The Cannon Ball is much bigger than the other two.

Located at 34.9748, -85.2485 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Wooden roller coasters, Roller coasters in Tennessee, Roller coasters introduced in 1967

Brainerd Mission

The Brainerd Mission was a Christian mission to the Cherokee in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It was established by the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions in 1817 and named after David Brainerd. It ended with the Cherokee removal in 1838. People such as Ainsworth Blunt and Cephas Washburn worked at this mission. The Brainerd Mission Cemetery is one of the oldest in Hamilton County and consists of 60 graves, most of which are of missionary workers among the Cherokee.

Located at 35.0101, -85.213 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Hamilton County, Tennessee, 1817 establishments in the United States, Christian missions, Cemeteries in Tennessee, Protected areas of Hamilton County, Tennessee