Near Shiloh in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
55th Illinois Infantry
Stuart's Brigade - Sherman's Division
— Army of the Tennessee —
Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 17, 2011
1. 55th Illinois Infantry Marker
55th Illinois Infantry,
Stuart's (2d) Brig., Sherman's (5th) Div.,
Army of the Tennessee.
This regiment was engaged here from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. April 6, 1862 and then fell back 250 yards.
Erected by Shiloh National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number 183.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is April 6, 1862.
Location. 35° 7.6′ N, 88° 19.45′ W. Marker is near Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. Marker is on Hamburg-Savannah Road, 0.3 miles south of Hamburg-Purdy Road, on the left when traveling south. 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. Gage's Alabama Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); Chalmers' Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named 55th Illinois Infantry (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); 71st Ohio Infantry (about 700 feet away); Jackson's Brigade (about 700 feet away); Thousands of Wounded (about 800 feet away); Confederate Offense Stalls (about 800 feet away); Field Hospital (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shiloh.
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Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 17, 2011
2. 55th Illinois Infantry Marker
Looking south.
Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 17, 2011
3. 55th Illinois Infantry Marker
Looking southeast along Hamburg-Savannah road.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. This page has been viewed 547 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 8, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
