Near Shiloh in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
12th Tennessee Infantry
Russell's Brigade - Clark's Division - Polk's Corps
— Army of the Mississippi —
Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 17, 2011
1. 12th Tennessee Infantry Marker
12th Tennessee Infantry,
Russell's (1st) Brig., Clark's (1st) Div., Polk's Corps,
Army of the Mississippi.
This regiment was engaged here at about 10 a.m., April 6, 1862 and was fired into by 33d Tennessee. It was next engaged at northwest corner of Review Field.
Erected by Shiloh National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number 307.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1913.
Location. 35° 7.833′ N, 88° 20.867′ W. Marker is near Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. Marker can be reached from Hamburg-Purdy Road, 0.4 miles east of Sherman Road, on the right when traveling east. 400 yards southwest of road in the woods in Lost Field. Trail shown in Trailhead Graphics map is not visible. Best located when trees are bare. 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. Stewart's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); 2nd and 3rd Battalions, 4th Illinois Cavalry (within shouting distance of this marker); 49th Illinois Infantry (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wood's Brigade (about 500 feet away);
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Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 17, 2011
2. 12th Tennessee Infantry Marker
Looking north into Lost Field.
Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 17, 2011
3. 12th Tennessee Infantry Marker
Looking northwest. Stewart's Brigade marker in background.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. This page has been viewed 478 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 11, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
