Shiloh in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
3rd Iowa Infantry
Williams' Brigade - Hurlbut's Division
— Army of the Tennessee —
3d Iowa Infantry,
Williams (1st) Brig., Hurlbut's (4th) Div., Army of the Tennessee
This regiment was engaged here at 4 p.m. April 6, 1862. It fell back through its camp at 5 p.m. where it was nearly surrounded and had some men captured. It retired along Pittsburg Road to 2d Iowa camp.
Erected by Shiloh National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number 136.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1862.
Location. 35° 8.074′ N, 88° 19.987′ W. Marker is in Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. Marker is on Hamburg-Savannah Road, half a mile north of Hamburg-Purdy Road, on the left when traveling north. In southwest corner of Wicker Field, in Shiloh National Military Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Shiloh TN 38376, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Richardson's Battery (a few steps from this marker); Ross' Battery (a few steps from this marker); 9th Indiana Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Mendenhall's Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); 41st Ohio Infantry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 28th Illinois Infantry (about 400 feet away); Batteries H and M, 4th U.S. Artillery / Battery H, 5th U.S. Artillery (about 400 feet away); 6th Kentucky Infantry (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shiloh.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. This page has been viewed 443 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 23, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.