Near Shiloh in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Camp of 18th Missouri Infantry
Miller's Brigade - Prentiss' Division
— Army of the Tennessee —
Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 18, 2011
1. Camp of 18th Missouri Infantry Marker
Camp of
18th Missouri Infantry,
Miller's (2d) Brig., Prentiss' (6th) Div.,
Army of the Tennessee.
First position in line of battle April 6, 1862, was 300 yards in front of this camp.
Erected by Shiloh National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number A77.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is April 6, 1869.
Location. 35° 7.394′ N, 88° 20.396′ 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. 250 yards northeast of road at north edge of 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 (within shouting distance of this marker); Hickenlooper's Battery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 61st Illinois Infantry (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named 18th Missouri Infantry (about 500 feet away); Camp of 61st Illinois Infantry (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named 61st Illinois Infantry (about
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To follow the movements of the 18th Missouri Infantry at Shiloh, study the markers in the order shown. .
Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 18, 2011
2. Camp of 18th Missouri Infantry Marker
Looking north from Spain's Field.
Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 18, 2011
3. Camp of 18th Missouri Infantry Marker
Looking north across Spain's Field.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. This page has been viewed 472 times since then and 10 times this year. Last updated on June 8, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 29, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
