Shiloh in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Colonel Julius Raith
Photographed By Nick Kurtz, June 12, 2004
1. Raith Mortuary Monument Marker
Col. Julius Raith, 43rd Ill.
Commanding
3rd Brigade,
1st Division,
Army of the Tennessee.
Was mortally wounded here
at 10:00 A.M., April 6, 1862.
Died on Steamer Hannibal,
April 11, 1862
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1988.
Location. 35° 8.234′ N, 88° 21.129′ W. Marker is in Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. Marker is on Hamburg-Purdy Road, on the right when traveling west. 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. 43rd Illinois Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Schwartz's Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); McAllister's Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); Cross Roads (within shouting distance of this marker); 49th Illinois Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Morton's Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); 17th Illinois Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Wood's Brigade (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shiloh.
More about this marker. The monument centerpiece is a 4.2 inch (30-pounder) Parrott Rifle.
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Photographed By Nick Kurtz, June 12, 2004
2. Raith Mortuary Monument Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2008, by Nick Kurtz of Littleton, Colorado. This page has been viewed 1,388 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 22, 2008, by Nick Kurtz of Littleton, Colorado. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
