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

15th Indiana Infantry

Wagner's Brigade - Wood's Division

— Army of the Ohio —

 
 
15th Indiana Infantry Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
1. 15th Indiana Infantry Marker
Looking east along Hamburg-Purdy Road.
Inscription. (front)
15th
Regiment
Infantry,
Commanded by
Lieut. Col. Gustavus A. Wood,
21st Brigade--Col. George D. Wagner--
6th Division--Gen. Wood--
Army of the Ohio.
Indiana.
(back)

15th Infantry,
Lieut. Col. Gustavus A. Wood.

This regiment arrived on the battlefield from Savannah, about 12 m., April 7, 1862; was ordered to front by Maj. Gen. Grant. It formed on this position in line of battle at 2 p.m., and assisted in driving the enemy from the field. The regiment was under fire of both infantry and artillery, but sustained no loss.
 
Erected by State of Indiana. (Marker Number M080.)
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is April 7, 1862.
 
Location. 35° 7.984′ N, 88° 20.667′ W. Marker is near Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. Marker is on Hamburg-Purdy Road, half a mile east of Sherman Road, on the right when traveling east. 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. 40th Indiana Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 7th Iowa Infantry (about 300 feet away, measured
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in a direct line); 49th Illinois Infantry (about 400 feet away); 24th Kentucky Infantry (about 400 feet away); 8th and 18th Illinois Infantry (about 600 feet away); Swett's Mississippi Battery (about 600 feet away); 57th Indiana Infantry (about 700 feet away); Hubbard's Arkansas Battery (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shiloh.
 
15th Indiana Infantry Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
2. 15th Indiana Infantry Marker
Top front.
15th Indiana Infantry Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
3. 15th Indiana Infantry Marker
Bottom front.
15th Indiana Infantry Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
4. 15th Indiana Infantry Marker
Top back.
15th Indiana Infantry Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
5. 15th Indiana Infantry Marker
Bottom back.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. This page has been viewed 703 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 16, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.

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