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

16th Wisconsin Infantry

Peabody's Brigade -- Prentiss' Division

— Army of the Tennessee —

 
 
16th Wisconsin Infantry Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 17, 2011
1. 16th Wisconsin Infantry Marker
Inscription.
U. S.
16th Wisconsin Infantry,
Peabody's (1st) Brig., Prentiss' (6th) Div.,
Army of the Tennessee.

This regiment relieved the 44th Indiana, whose ammunition was exhausted, and was engaged here at about 3 p.m. April 6, 1862, until the 44th had refilled cartridge boxes.
 
Erected by Shiloh National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number 223.)
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1862.
 
Location. 35° 8.05′ N, 88° 19.867′ W. Marker is near Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. Marker can be reached from Hamburg-Savannah Road, 0.6 miles south of Corinth Road, on the left when traveling south. On a path 50 yards east of the road in the woods. 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. 12th Illinois Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Terrill's Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); Willard's Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); Bruce's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Batteries H and M, 4th U.S. Artillery / Battery H, 5th U.S. Artillery (within shouting
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distance of this marker); 28th Illinois Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Bloody Pond (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Return to Bell's Farm (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shiloh.
 
16th Wisconsin Infantry Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 17, 2011
2. 16th Wisconsin Infantry Marker
Looking south in the direction of the engagement.
16th Wisconsin Infantry Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 17, 2011
3. 16th Wisconsin Infantry Marker
Looking east on trail from road. Marker visible in background.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. This page has been viewed 585 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on May 1, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.

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