Near Shiloh in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Camp of 61st Illinois Infantry
Miller's Brigade - Prentiss' Division
— Army of the Tennessee —
Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 18, 2011
1. Camp of 61st Illinois Infantry Marker
Camp of
Illinois Cavalry,
(Stewart's and Carmichael's Companies),
McClernand's (1st) Division
Army of the Tennessee.
First position in line of battle April 6, 1862, was 350 yards in front and to the right of this camp.
Erected by Shiloh National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number A78.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is April 6, 1840.
Location. 35° 7.42′ N, 88° 20.3′ W. Marker is near Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. Marker can be reached from Eastern Corinth Road, 0.2 miles south of Peabody Road, on the left when traveling south. 200 yards northeast of northeast corner of Spain's Field on a trail 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. 61st Illinois Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 18th Wisconsin Infantry (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chalmers' Brigade (about 500 feet away); Camp of 18th Missouri Infantry (about 500 feet away); Camp of 18th Wisconsin Infantry (about 500 feet away); 18th Missouri Infantry (about
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Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 18, 2011
2. Camp of 61st Illinois Infantry Marker
Looking north.
Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 18, 2011
3. Camp of 61st Illinois Infantry Marker
Looking northeast on trail.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. This page has been viewed 437 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 28, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
