Near Shiloh in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Washington (La.) Artillery
Anderson's Brigade - Ruggles' Division - Bragg's Corps
— Army of the Mississippi —
Photographed By Craig Swain, March 16, 2009
1. Washington (La.) Artillery Tablet
Washington (La.) Artillery,
Anderson's (2d) Brig., Ruggles' (1st) Div., Bragg's Corps,
Army of the Mississippi
At about 3 p.m. April 6, 1862 this battery went into action here, and was engaged until about 5.30 p.m.
Erected by Shiloh National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number 360.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1940.
Location. 35° 8.243′ N, 88° 20.556′ W. Marker is near Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. Marker can be reached from Corinth-Pittsburg Landing Road, on the left when traveling east. Located on the edge of Duncan Field on the trail along Ruggles Battery, in Shiloh National Military Park. 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. 8th Illinois Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Crescent (La.) Regiment (within shouting distance of this marker); Bankhead's Tennessee Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); Ketchum's Alabama Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); Thunder in the Thicket (within shouting distance of this marker); Ruggles' Batteries
this page online
Also see . . . Washington Artillery (Louisiana). The Civil War in the East website entry (Submitted on December 18, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, March 16, 2009
2. Washington (La.) Artillery Position
The battery is represented by two 12-pdr Field Howitzers.
Photographed By Craig Swain, March 16, 2009
3. 12-pdr Field Howitzer
This piece is a rare example of a 12-pdr Field Howitzer produced by S. Wolff & Co., of New Orleans, Louisiana. Markings on the trunnions are "S. Wolff & Co. // 1862 // 2". The recessed area near the breech and raised base ring are unique to the Wolff howitzer for this caliber.
Photographed By Craig Swain, March 16, 2009
4. 12-pdr Field Howitzer
On the other side, this 12-pdr Field Howitzer was produced by John Clark & Co., also of New Orleans. The piece was cast in 1861. Note the muzzle swell, similar to a 6-pdr Field Gun, which is unique to the howitzers produced by Clark.
Photographed By Craig Swain, March 16, 2009
5. Gunner's View of the Federal Positions on the Sunken Road
Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,132 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 21, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
