Michie in McNairy County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Approach to Shiloh
Apr. 4, 1862
Bragg’s Corps, Confederate Army of the Mississippi, leaving its base at Corinth, Miss., the previous afternoon, passed north along this road to join other units for the attack on Federal camps at Shiloh, Apr. 6. Breckinridge’s Reserve Corps of three brigades followed, having marched from Burnsville, Miss.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4C 11.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 6, 1899.
Location. 35° 3.364′ N, 88° 26.113′ W. Marker is in Michie, Tennessee, in McNairy County. Marker is on Tennessee Route 22 near Michie Pebble Hill Road (Tennessee Route 224), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Michie TN 38357, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. C. S. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Withdrawal from Shiloh (approx. 0.8 miles away); Battle of Shiloh (approx. 2½ miles away); The 12th of August Ambush (approx. 3.9 miles away); Fallen Timbers (approx. 4 miles away); C.S. Reserve Corps, Army of the Mississippi (approx. 4.8 miles away); Johnston's Last Bivouac (approx. 4.8 miles away); Stephens' Brigade (approx. 4.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Michie.
Also see . . .
1. Battle of Shiloh. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on April 6, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Shiloh National Military Park. National Park Service website. (Submitted on July 31, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,609 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 31, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on August 17, 2020, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 3. submitted on September 11, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. 4, 5. submitted on July 31, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.