Shiloh in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

6th and 9th Tennessee Infantry

Stephens' Brigade - Cheatham's Division - Polk's Corps

— Army of the Mississippi —

6th and 9th Tennessee Infantry Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010

1. 6th and 9th Tennessee Infantry Marker

Inscription. C.S.
Army of the Mississippi.
6th and 9th Tennessee Infantry,
Stephens' 2d Brig., Cheatham's 2d Div,
Polk's Corps.

The 6th Tennessee and six companies of the 9th Tennessee were engaged here Monday April 7, 1862.

Erected by Shiloh National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number 342.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is April 7, 1821.

Location. 35° 8.85′ N, 88° 20.96′ W. Marker is in Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Cavalry Road and Hamburg-Savannah Road, on the right when traveling south. 200 yards northwest of intersection on a trail in the woods west of Jones Field, in Shiloh National Military Park. Trail starts at the Russell's Brigade tablet. 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. 22nd Alabama Infantry - 1st Louisiana Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 33rd Tennessee Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Russell's Brigade (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thurber's Battery (about 400 feet away); McAllister's Battery

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(about 400 feet away); 43rd Illinois Infantry (about 400 feet away); 54th Ohio Infantry - 55th Illinois Infantry (about 400 feet away); Smith's Brigade (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shiloh.

Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010

2. 6th and 9th Tennessee Infantry Marker

Looking northeast toward Jones Field.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. This page has been viewed 586 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 30, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.