Near Shiloh in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Illinois Memorial
Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
1. Illinois Memorial Marker
Erects this monument to commemorate her sons
who here gave their services to perpetuate
the honor and glory of the United States.
(east side)
Illinois had in this battle 27 regiments
of infantry, 10 batteries of artillery and
6 detachments of cavalry. Her loss in killed
and wounded was 3957. -- In missing, 410.
(west side)
"The world will little note, nor long
remember what we say here. But it
can never forget what they did here."
Erected by State of Illinois. (Marker Number M033.)
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 35° 8.239′ N, 88° 21.041′ W. Marker is near Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. Marker is on Corinth Road, 0.1 miles Sherman Road, on the right when traveling east. 50 yards south of Corinth Road, 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. 11th Illinois Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 46th Illinois Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 15th Ohio Infantry
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Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
2. Illinois Memorial Marker
Front.
Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
3. Illinois Memorial Marker
East side.
Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
4. Illinois Memorial Marker
West side.
Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
5. Illinois Memorial Marker
Commemorative plaque on front.
Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
6. Illinois Memorial Marker
State seal on back. The eagle carries a banner reading "State Sovereignty -- National Union".
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 496 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 5, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
