If Fort Oglethorpe could talk, it would tell fascinating stories of cavalrymen, presidents, polo games and parades. It would also tell stories of the recent renovation and restoration efforts that are currently bringing new life back into the historic post. Throughout the post’s 100 years of existence, Fort Oglethorpe has been the home of the 1st, 3rd, 6th, 7th, 11th, 12th, and 16th US Cavalries. It’s grounds have been visited by military figures, Presidents, and famous entertainers. The elegance of its architecture, from the Classic Renaissance of the original construction to the later Neo-Classic, lent an air of charming unity. In 1947, Fort Oglethorpe was declared surplus by the Army and the City of Fort Oglethorpe was established. Today some 100 structures remain from 1902-04 forming the core of the Historic District of Fort Oglethorpe.

For the Family in Downtown Chattanooga * Tennessee Aquarium * IMAX® 3D Theater * Chattanooga Choo Choo * Coolidge Park Carousel & Interactive Water Fountain * Museums * Chattanooga Southern Belle Riverboat Cruises * Chattanooga Zoo For the Military History Buff * Point Park * Chickamauga Battlefield * Medal of Honor Museum * National Cemetery * Ringgold Depot * Tunnel at Tunnel Hill * Gordon Lee Mansion * Cravens House * Sixth Cavalry Museum * Battles for Chattanooga Electric Map & Museum For the Art Lover * Hunter Museum of American Art * Houston Museum of Decorative Art * Sculpture Garden * River Gallery * Working Artists Studios