Near Shiloh in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Camp of 16th Wisconsin Infantry
Peabody's Brigade - Prentiss' Division
— Army of the Tennessee —
Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 18, 2011
1. Camp of 16th Wisconsin Infantry Marker
Camp of
16th Wisconsin Infantry,
Peabody's (1st) Brig., Prentiss' (6th) Div.,
Army of the Tennessee.
First position in line of battle April 6, 1862, was 80 rods in front of this camp.
Erected by Shiloh National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number A75.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is April 6, 1863.
Location. 35° 7.43′ N, 88° 20.527′ W. Marker is near Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. Marker is at the intersection of Peabody Road and Eastern Corinth Road, on the left when traveling east on Peabody Road. 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. 16th Wisconsin Infantry (here, next to this marker); Munch's Battery (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named 16th Wisconsin Infantry (about 500 feet away); Hickenlooper's Battery (about 500 feet away); 21st Missouri Infantry (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named 16th Wisconsin Infantry (about 600 feet away); Brig. Gen. Adley H. Gladden (about 700 feet away); Camp of 18th Missouri Infantry (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shiloh.
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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 16th Wisconsin Infantry at Shiloh, study the markers in the order shown. .
Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 18, 2011
2. Camp of 16th Wisconsin Infantry Marker
Looking north.
Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 18, 2011
3. Camp of 16th Wisconsin Infantry Marker
Looking west along Peabody Road.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. This page has been viewed 458 times since then and 9 times this year. Last updated on June 9, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 26, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
