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

Smith's Brigade

L. Wallace's Division

— Army of the Tennessee —

Smith's Brigade Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010

1. Smith's Brigade Marker

Inscription. U.S.
Army of the Tennessee.
Smith's (1st) Brigade,
11th Indiana, 24th Indiana,
8th Missouri,
L. Wallace's (3d) Division.
This brigade with its regiments in order as above, was engaged here from about 10 a.m. to 12 m. April 7, 1862. It then advanced into Crescent Field.

Erected by Shiloh National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number 118.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1864.

Location. 35° 8.868′ N, 88° 21.048′ W. Marker is near Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. Marker is on Picnic Area Loop, 0.1 miles west of State Highway 22, on the left when traveling west. Located 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. 6th and 9th Tennessee Infantry (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); 22nd Alabama Infantry - 1st Louisiana Infantry (about 500 feet away); Thayer's Brigade (about 600 feet away); 33rd Tennessee Infantry (about 700 feet away); Russell's Brigade (about 700 feet away); Thurber's Battery (about 700 feet

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away); 54th Ohio Infantry - 55th Illinois Infantry (approx. 0.2 miles away); Whittlesey's Brigade (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shiloh.

Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010

2. Smith's Brigade Marker

Looking south toward Crescent Field.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. This page has been viewed 398 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 5, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.