Near Shiloh in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
61st Illinois Infantry
Miller's Brigade - Prentiss' Division
— Army of the Tennessee —
Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 18, 2011
1. 61st Illinois Infantry Marker
61st Illinois Infantry,
Miller's (2d) Brig., Prentiss' (6th) Div.,
Army of the Tennessee.
This regiment was engaged here from 7.30 a.m. to 8.30 a.m. April 6, 1862.
Erected by Shiloh National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number 224.)
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° 7.314′ N, 88° 20.338′ 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. 300 yards east of road in Spain's Field. 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. 18th Missouri Infantry (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named 18th Missouri Infantry (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named 61st Illinois Infantry (about 500 feet away); Camp of 18th Missouri Infantry (about 600 feet away); Hickenlooper's Battery (about 600 feet away); Camp of 61st Illinois Infantry (about 700 feet away); Gladden's Brigade (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chalmers' Brigade (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 18, 2011
2. 61st Illinois Infantry Marker
Looking south.
Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 18, 2011
3. 61st Illinois Infantry Marker
Looking east.
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 472 times since then and 11 times this year. Last updated on June 7, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 28, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
