Near Shiloh in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Swett's Mississippi Battery
Shaver's Brigade - Hardee's Corps
— Army of the Mississippi —
Swett's Mississippi Battery,
Shaver's (1st) Brig., Hardee's Corps,
Army of the Mississippi.
This Battery, forming in rear of right of its brigade, was engaged here from 9.30 a.m. to 12 m. April 6, 1862.
It was again engaged in Ruggles' line of batteries near this place, from 3 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Erected by Shiloh National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number 420.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1680.
Location. 35° 8.059′ N, 88° 20.587′ 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 just east of the Ruggles Batteries walking trail, between the Review Field and Duncan Field, 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. 154th Tennessee Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Swett's Mississippi Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); Statham's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Trigg's Arkansas Battery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hubbard's Arkansas Battery (about 300 feet away); Roberts' Arkansas Battery (about 300 feet away); Byrne's Mississippi Battery (about 400 feet away); Rutledge's Tennessee Battery (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shiloh.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Swett's Mississippi Battery at Shiloh.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 932 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 25, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.