Shiloh in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
23rd Missouri Infantry
Prentiss' Divsion
— Army of the Tennessee —
Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
1. 23rd Missouri Infantry Marker
23d Missouri Infantry,
Prentiss' (6th) Division,
Army of the Tennessee.
This regiment was engaged here from 4 P.M. to 5 P.M. April 6, 1862, when it attempted to retire but was captured at 5:30 P.M.
Erected by Shiloh National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number 232.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is April 6, 1862.
Location. 35° 8.139′ N, 88° 20.168′ W. Marker is in Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. Marker can be reached from Hornet's Nest Loop, 0.1 miles north of Sunken Road, on the right when traveling north. About 100 yards east of the Hornet's Nest Loop on the trail to 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. 26th Kentucky Infantry (a few steps from this marker); 8th Iowa Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 11th Kentucky Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Mendenhall's Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); Welker's Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); Wisconsin State Monument
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Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
2. 23rd Missouri Infantry Marker
Looking west along the line of battle, 8th Iowa Infantry tablet and monument visible in the distance.
Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
3. 23rd Missouri Infantry Marker
Looking south in the direction of the Hornets' Nest.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. This page has been viewed 625 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 25, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
