Near Shiloh in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Swett's Mississippi Battery
Shaver's Brigade - Hardee's Corps
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Photographed by Craig Swain, March 16, 2009
1. Swett's Mississippi Battery Marker
Swett's Mississippi Battery,
Shaver's (1st) Brigade, Hardee's Corps,
Army of the Mississippi.
This battery, the fourth in Ruggles' line, was engaged here from about 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. April 6, 1862.
Erected by Shiloh National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number 421.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1856.
Location. 35° 8.064′ N, 88° 20.54′ W. Marker is near Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. It can be reached from Corinth-Pittsburg Landing Road, on the left when traveling west. Located on the trail along Ruggles Battery line, 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.
Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 154th Tennessee Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Statham's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Trigg's Arkansas Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); Hubbard's Arkansas Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); Roberts' Arkansas Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Swett's Mississippi Battery
this page online
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Swett's Mississippi Battery at Shiloh.
Photographed by Craig Swain, March 16, 2009
2. Swett's Battery Position on Ruggles' Line
The battery is represented here by two 12-pdr Field Howitzers.
Photographed by Craig Swain, March 16, 2009
3. 12-pdr Field Howitzer from Tredegar Foundry
This particular howitzer was produced in 1861 by Tredegar Foundry, Richmond, Virginia.
Photographed by Craig Swain, March 16, 2009
4. 12-pdr Field Howitzer
This unmarked howitzer is probably from a Confederate manufacturer.
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 1,101 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 25, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
