One of the chapters of the American Civil War - the Battle of Ringgold Gap - has been preserved at the Ringgold Gap Battlefield, which, in 2011, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A statue in the park commemorates Major General Patrick Cleburne, who was responsible for the Army of Tennessee's safe journey through Ringgold Gap.
Built in 1847, Gordon-Lee Mansion is a fantastic Museum that houses several interesting items of the 1800's – 1900's era. Once you're at this place, there is a printed guide that provides all the needed information about the Mansion and its rooms. The rooms upstairs consists of several artifacts and souvenirs that are from the time of the restoration period. The tour and facts provided mainly talks about the use of the house during the Civil war. The furniture, furnishing and other exhibits are simply interesting and worth the visit.
Note: The Gordon-Lee Mansion is open for tours by the Friends of the Mansion on Saturdays between Memorial day and Labor day. Other times by appointment. Come tour the antebellum home in historic Chickamauga Georgia.
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