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 —

55th Illinois Infantry Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 17, 2011

1. 55th Illinois Infantry Marker

Looking east.

Inscription. (front of monument)
Illinois
55th Infantry,
2d Brigade--Stuart,
5th Division--Sherman,
Army of the Tennessee.
(back of monument)
55th Infantry,
Commanded by
Lieut. Col. Malmborg.
This position was assumed and defended from 11.30 a.m., until about 2.00 p.m., April 6, 1862, when the regiment was withdrawn across the ravine, thence back to the last line at the Landing. The regiment lost in the battle 51 men killed; 7 officers and 190 men wounded; 27 men missing; total, 275.

Erected by State of Illinois. (Marker Number M69.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1880.

Location. 35° 7.7′ N, 88° 19.383′ W. Marker is near Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. Marker can be reached from Hamburg-Savannah Road, 0.2 miles east of Hamburg-Purdy Road, on the left when traveling south. On a trail about 250 yards east of 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. Chalmers' Brigade (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named 55th Illinois Infantry (about 700 feet away); Gage's Alabama Battery

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(about 700 feet away); Confederate Offense Stalls (approx. 0.2 miles away); Thousands of Wounded (approx. 0.2 miles away); 71st Ohio Infantry (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named 71st Ohio Infantry (approx. 0.2 miles away); Field Hospital (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shiloh.

Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 17, 2011

2. 55th Illinois Infantry Marker

Front.

Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 17, 2011

3. 55th Illinois Infantry Marker

Back.

Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 17, 2011

4. 55th Illinois Infantry Marker

Looking east along trail.

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 526 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 8, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.